Christmas tree hunt 2012.

This year we got smart and got an early start on a Friday before all the crowds. We headed to Farmer Brown's Tree Farm in Arlington, which is where we went last year and had a fun successful trip. We literally were the only one's there when we arrived and even though it was raining a little, we were prepared for it and the hot cider and hot chocolate helped to keep us warm. We had a little mishap with the money situation and forgot cash, or checks, so Orlin had to run back the the gas station, but it gave the boys and I a chance to find the tree that we wanted, (or maybe I wanted) ;) and were all ready to cut it down when Orlin got back. He liked it as well and so the boys went to work cutting and hauling it to the truck. Got her all up and decked out and she's real purdy!

warming up with some hot cider before we venture out to find our tree.

and we're off!

so many to choose from!

found it.

good thing Daddy has such big helpers!

so strong!

these boys love their tractors and gators!

came home and warmed up with a bath. This claw foot tub is in the master bath and is so very lovely.

there she is!

getting real festive around here!