Friday, November 30, 2007

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!

A few weeks ago, Chris suggested that we drive up to Idaho to find our Christmas tree in the wild. We did this in Washington a few years ago, and it was so much fun! Unfortunately, I am too impatient to wait to find a time to go tree hunting: I want a tree right now. So, second best, this afternoon we went to the Cache Valley Mall parking lot, where a lovely little area of trees was set up.

We arrived at 11:00 AM, apparently not the most popular tree-shopping time, since we were the only people there. It was almost like being in our own Winter Wonderland!



Thomas was at school, so Gordon frolicked through the trees alone. He had so much fun trying to hide from me-- he's a fast little booger!

Where is Gordon?




Unlike the real forest, we found a perfect tree in about ten minutes. Also unlike the forest, there was a guy who helped us trim the bottom of the tree, then tied it to our car.


Okay, so it lacks the adventure of hunting down your own natural tree. But I could not have asked for a more beautiful tree!

10 comments:

Emily said...

Well-- at least your tree didn't come from a dusty old box that baked in our Texas garage all summer long... I love the smell of a real Christmas tree. We may just have to break tradition and go out and get one (like old times!)

Elena said...

There's nothing that smells more like Christmas than a real tree. Unfortunately, mine is coming up from the basement (pre-lit) this year. Guess I'll go buy a pine candle.

Kristine said...

Oh, I'm so jealous! I'd kill for a real tree. I'm impressed you found it in such a short time, too!

shannon said...

man, you are such a good blogger! it was SOOOOOOO fun to see you guys today, i'll post our photos (hopefully) soon!

Holly said...

That looks like fun! We should have done that - but instead we hacked through the Wal-mart forest. Which is sometimes worse than the real thing!

jILl PeTeRsEn said...

I give you props for that because we have a store bought prelit tree! We suck!

Caitlan said...

Haha everyone else has a fake tree! I too have a fake tree in my apartment, but I am a firm supporter of the real tree and I think your guys' looks great! Those pictures of Gord are fun too!

Becca said...

But where is the snow?

Amanda and Andy Hansen said...

Yeah for real trees! Good for you guys.

Todd said...

i am looking forward to the tree days for us! it does look nice and full and i am sure it smells GREAT! a-m