The annual tree hunt!

In search of the perfect tree.... egad that boy is getting big.

Here it is!

The big boy is good with the saw.

The tradition of heading out to the tree farm and tracking down a good tree for our small living room, is a highlight of the season that a fake tree just wouldn't fullfill. Tromping over the frozen ground trying to visualize every tree sitting in my home covered in our tresured ornament collection.... it's an odd thing, but so much fun as a family. This year Cam found the winner in record time. I prefer a Spruce because of the sturdier branches, but this Fir was exactly the right size and shape, so it's the one! I hope it had a nice life making Oxygen for the last 15 years or so... that's what I like about a real tree.... it had a chance to be environmentally wonderful before decorating my house for a month. And buying local keeps the negative impact very low too.

((( I'd show you what it looks like decorated, but Blogger won't load the picture for some reason...?))))

Full Speed Ahead

Wow, it's here, the LAST MONTH OF 2011!

I am amazed at how fast the years are going these days. I was laying in bed thinking about my boys.... in less than 2 years my first born son will be driving, in less than 4 years he will be allowed to vote and sign legal contracts! Egad, if this time slip thing continues, it will practically be tomorrow that he's leaving home! AAAAAAAHHHHH!

Good news is he seems to be happy accepting more responsibility with things. He doesn't mutter about helping out around the house and even is interested in cooking. His room is still a disaster, that's a normal teen condition. All in all, I think he will be a fine adult, he is right on schedule for maturing (in my opinion).

OF COURSE when  g i r l s enter the scene I know all hell will break lose and I'm not looking forward to that. If he takes after his father at all, jealousy will cause all sorts of unpleasant situations. But I'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Before then (and more immediately), there is CHRISTMAS 2011 to deal with: Presents to find and wrap, decorations to put up, parties to attend, baking to do, etc.

I was hoping to get out and finalize a present for my charming Mother In Law, I want to get something nice.

Merry December Everyone. Let the Games Begin!