The tree is waiting on the porch to be brought inside tomorrow. We are expecting more snow during the night... and the kids are doing the 'no school snow-dance'.
This is winter in the midwest!!!
Have a warm, beautiful Sunday night! Theresa xoxo
Sunday, December 12, 2010
it's not just a tree, it's an event!
We went on a winter wonderland trip to get our Christmas tree today. We always like to have snow on the ground when we cut down our tree, well today we are in the midst of a winter storm and we figured it's the perfect day to get our tree!
These beauties and Hannah and Max became fast friends! They took us back into the fields in a covered wagon, it was magical. I know that sounds sappy, but I can't help it. Even losing my glasses while carrying the tree couldn't make it go sour. (luckily they were just cheapo reading glasses).
The snow was beautiful and the kids had a great time, isn't that what it's all about? The roads on the way there probably deterred many people from heading out, we saw 5 cars in the ditch on the way there! We just took it slow, and Duane is a great driver so after a white knuckled ride we were safe and sound at the tree farm. We didn't realize that the roads were so bad until we got on the highway...
Max and Hannah cutting down the tree lumber jack style...
Dad taking over!
winter wonderland I tell you!
loved our ride.
Thank you Prince and Ben!
The tree is waiting on the porch to be brought inside tomorrow. We are expecting more snow during the night... and the kids are doing the 'no school snow-dance'.
This is winter in the midwest!!!
Have a warm, beautiful Sunday night! Theresa xoxo
The tree is waiting on the porch to be brought inside tomorrow. We are expecting more snow during the night... and the kids are doing the 'no school snow-dance'.
This is winter in the midwest!!!
Have a warm, beautiful Sunday night! Theresa xoxo
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Oh the horses in the snow looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day for tree cutting. I hope you enjoy your tree and have a very Merry Christmas.
How magical, memories were made today in your winter, wonderland!~ How lovely
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! Now that's the way to do it up right when one gets their tree!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
How beautiful and magical! Your pictures deserve to be featured in a magazine...
ReplyDeleteJenny
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteOh, this looked like fun! The photos are amazing and to ride in a sleigh pulled by work horses had to be so Christmasee. I know you will cherish the memory of this for always.
hugs and stay warm by the fire.
Sissie
Your pictures are beautiful! Most of my family is still in the mid-west and enjoying the snow and snow days.
ReplyDeleteKeep warm,
Susanne.
That is like a storybook event. I cannot even imagine such a beautiful way to pick out a tree.
ReplyDeleteOh Theresa what beautiful pictures! AND I can't believe you went out in this awful storm! The winds were very bad here! It's still snowing and all the schols in the county are closed already!! But those horses are so beautiful and it looks like your trip was fun anyways!! Stay warm!! Looking forward to seeing your tree all decked out!! Take care and stay safe, Love ya Fran. XO
ReplyDeleteOh Wow it sure does look magical! You sure are braver then I though. It sure looks like you all had a wonderful time though and can't wait to see it decorated! We just stayed home today and enjoyed the snow inside, lol. And yes McCade is doing the happy snow dance too, lol, No school here either and hopefully I won't have to venture out into it tomorrow, lets keep our fingers crossed.
ReplyDelete((Hugs)) Theresa
the photos are so beautiful Theresa!!! I can't get over these images!!! Thank you for the lovely post my friend.
ReplyDeletehugs
Kate
Oh Theresa, what magical memories for the kids and the kid in you.
ReplyDeletemerry merry!
z
What a great event that is! Everyone should get his tree like this. It's super!
ReplyDeleteSigh...how wonderful! With so many allergies in this house we can't have a real tree. I must get up north and take a sleigh ride this winter though...looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory that will be! And those photos are gorgeous! I love the one of the two kids with the horses, priceless! Happy Holidays!karen....
ReplyDeleteYou could make a Christmas Movie!!!!! With that beauty, it's just like everyone pictures getting their tree. With a horse and carriage!!! Maybe a Christmas Painting. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnn
What beautiful photos...right out of a magazine or a movie and not sappy at all! Wish we had some snow, maybe not quite as much, but some! NJ just had rain....sigh
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Now that is a memory to cherish! I'm glad you made it safely. How much fun is that! The horse drawn wagon, cutting down your own tree and all during a snow storm. Stay warm and enjoy decorating! p.s. - Here's how our tree story starts....It was a hot December day, near 80, so we through on some shorts and headed to the Home Depot to pick out a tree..." can you tell the difference? lol
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures. It looks like such a fun time. I don't know where in the Midwest you are, but in the Twin Cities we had SOOOOOOOO much snow this weekend. The most we've had in years.
ReplyDeleteWe have not taken our kids to get a tree yet... we've done the fake one. Looks like fun family memories though so perhaps we'll have to do that next year.
You make a simple task of choosing a Christmas Tree into a Magical Event ~ Love all the Photos, so how did you fare in Inches? Only about 6" here, but I stayed off the roads, I heard they were Very Icy.... I would imagine the Snow Day Dance worked out well for the kids, I know My Grand Memphys had No school today, because of the icy roads & the cold.... Would you believe I still Don't have a tree up ~ I decided to start moving furniture around this weekend & Still Not done.... By the weekend, I hope to be in Full Festive Mod!
ReplyDeleteStay Warm
xox
Cheryl
This looks like a wonderful memory making day and your tree is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this is the best Christmas post I have seen. The horses, the snow, cutting down the tree....it's the perfect Christmas tradition!! I think it's the kind of Christmas memories we would all love our kids to have....unfortunately Alex's idea of getting a Christmas tree involves going down to the basement and carrying it upstairs.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I'm glad you made it there and back safely. I hate those white knuckle kind of drives.
Have a great day.
Jane
Ohhh...here it's truly Christmas!!!! Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteVale
Theresa, those pictures are wonderful! It's magical to have a snowy day to find your Christmas tree. That's a great example of Michigan at its best. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and I wish much health, happiness, and creativity for you in the new year!
ReplyDeleteMitzi
What amazingly gorgeus creatures. I just love horses ~ but those BIG guys are awesome. Lovely photos of your fun day. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tradition Theresa! A magical day for sure! I fell in love with Prince and Ben. When we ranched, we used to feed the cows with a team and sleigh in Winter. Our guys were named Duke and Dan. I love team horses...such gentle giants.
ReplyDeleteI went back to see some of your beautiful decorating and all the beautiful things you have been creating, and what a treat. Everything is so lovely.
hugs
These wonderful snowy pictures are terrific, what a lovely way to get your tree, in the snow with those special horses!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What beautiful pictures. Just like out of a Christmas card. Sappy? No way. Let ME go. I wanna go! :)
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