Cutting the tree

So every year it is a debate as to wether we should splurge on an artificial tree or not. Somehow I cannot bring myself to to accept a fake tree. On the other hand I am adding to the fact that the world has one less tree...aarrgghh!!! I suppose I am willing to live with that.. Christmas is such a magical time.. A time to rejoice in the birth of Baby Jesus. I may not go to church or be a christian but I Believe..I believe there is  power much great than we know and if we put our trust in HIM, he will show us the way.


 It is a very exciting experience for your child to prepare, plan and decorate for Christmas. Christmas is not merely a festival, it is a holiday tradition. The most important and probably the most recognized feature related to Christmas is the Christmas tree. All over the world, the Christmas tree is probably the most widely accepted symbol of Christmas. 



The christmas tree today in your home marks the spot. A place where Santa would leave all the gifts made especially by Santa's little helpers for all the good little boys and girls around the world, to be unwrapped and celebrated on Christmas morning.


For the last few years we went to Home Depot up the street and got a tree which was perfectly fine. This year Pravan could not remember the last time we cut a fresh tree. In the past we have also hiked into the mountains, with snow knee high and found a tree in the forest after getting a permit off course. Hey a pretty good way to spend $10.There is nothing like seeing the kids run around looking for the perfect tree and that fresh smell of the tree indoors is heavenly.


This year we drove 2 hours to Grass Valley and went to our favorite tree farm.You can see it here. http://www.rainbowridgechristmastrees.com We had some good friends join us.Dave and Piret Griffith and their adorable little boy,Sebastian. Piret is from Estonia and has a lovely accent. This was my first time meeting her although I have know Dave for a while.Dave and hubby work together.It was a lot of fun to hag out with friends.


 I adopted Priyasha's best friend Samantha and had an extra kid. it was great to see what three kids would feel like. Well it was great , but it was even better that I got to give her back... And NO I am not having a third kid.


Here is what our day looked like...

Looking for the perfect tree.... 

  Kids have a turn to use the saw...that was the high light of the day for the girls...

The kids had a very fun day but were cold and exhausted....

The Landry tree...

What a fun day...

I hope Santa brings all your kids something special... Hoping we have a white christmas. It is such a clear night and a lunar eclipse as well. My kids have been guessing where Santa might land his sleigh and are prepared to feed the reindeer...Christmas is a time to rejoice and a time to give with a open heart. Enjoy !!!!

Merry Christmas .... Thanks for stopping by.