Oh Christmas Tree...Oh Christmas Tree...

Yes, we went and cut down our Christmas tree on Saturday. It has been a family tradition to buy a tree permit and go for a beautiful drive in the Malad Valley and find that special Christmas Tree. I can still remember the year we went when I was expecting Kyle. We had a lot of snow that year and I was eight months pregnant...and little did I know that he was not going to wait much longer to come into this world. He wanted to be part of our Christmas and not wait any longer. Each year we have had fun as a family, sharing memories and enjoying the outdoors with other family members.
Now, not every year has been full of joy...yes, there have been fights and tears, and whining and complaining....but for the most part...it is great!!! Ray took us up John Evans Canyon and we found a wonderful tree right from the start, but you can't cut down the first tree you find...(don't ask Kyle)...we went hiking and looking and more hiking and more looking and yep, you guessed it...went back and cut down that first tree. Kyle and Ashlee took turns cutting it down and it is up and decorated. What great family memories we have tried to create!!




Kyle telling Ashlee how to use the saw...this went over big as you can imagine!!

The "Man" getting the job done!!!

Go Ashlee!!!

Hi...ho...hi...ho...its off to home we go!!!

Ta..da!!!