O Christmas Tree {adventure}!

Did I ever mention that it's never a simple task for us to get a Christmas tree? This year... no exception. We got a tree. Twice.

We had a fun adventure choosing a tree the first time. Picked it. Someone cut it down. Got it tied on and home without any mishap. The unfortunate thing is that a tree TOP looks very different up high than it does down low. It was WAY too tall for our house. Plus it was a split trunk so we couldn't even just cut the top or bottom. Strike one! The girls did enjoy petting the animals, though... and I mean they actually touched the animals... which is HUGE for them!

Attempt two was simpler and much quicker. The only tree lot in Canby. Open in the evening. We wouldn't have been able to dissuade the girls from getting a tree that very night. All Sydney could exclaim was, "Christmas tree! Now!" At least I love it, and it's beautiful!

Decorating was fun with the girls! They are very helpful... the tree looked lovely with groups of ornaments on their "favorite" sides. We never changed it because we love them to feel like they're contributing without us changing things (when it's OK to do so). They were pretty good about leaving ornaments alone and I can't recall if any broke this year.

This is Seoul's favorite corner with her special ornaments.

And here is the lovely addition to our house for the next month! Love it! Welcome Pokey!! (yes, we name our Christmas trees.) The girls enjoy the atmosphere and ask for the lights every day. Merry Christmas!