This year, our schedules didn't allow us to get up on the mountain when the roads were relatively clear, so we had to go up the back way. We drove as far as we could, sliding around, until we saw a decent place to look for Christmas trees. Luckily we didn't slide off the road OR get stuck!
Snowshoes really helped us navigate the snow, even though it wasn't too deep, it was light and fluffy and would have been hard going without the snowshoes.
The sun was shining; it was a warm and beautiful day. Perfect for Christmas tree hunting!
Snowshoes take a bit of getting used to.
And of course the boys ate plenty of snow along the way.
Sawed Off's cheeks got cold and red.
H-Bomb said it tasted like sugar if you ate enough of it.
This tree will do for this year.
It's shorter than we've had in the past, but that's okay. It's a pretty one.
Number One cut it down. We need to remember to get a new saw blade before next year.
H-Bomb and Sawed Off found their tree too. I made them pose for some pictures. It was a beautiful sunny day!
Sawed Off's crazy eyes.
And here's their tree!
The Best Brothers Ever!
It was fairly heavy, but they drug it a little way.
Look, it's a picture of Mommy!
Hot Chocolate time! We also had cheese, crackers, sausage, cookies, the works.
A toast to a quick and successful Christmas tree hunt!
Happy Christmas, Everyone!
Time to head out.
