I LOVE having real Christmas trees. I love the outing, the smell, and the unique shapes and sizes that each year has to offer. Jordan's family is big on cutting down their own Christmas trees and it is a tradition in their family to go the day after thanksgiving. They have vaulted ceilings in their home and have brought back the biggest trees I have ever seen fit through a doorway. We are definitely going to keep this tradition and this was our first year hunting for one on our own.
We had a good time and the kids loved seeing the snow, they wanted to stay longer just to play in it but Maicey had to get to school. We weren't sure where some good places were but managed to find this one - it was pretty much the only one around that was the style we wanted. We decided it was a keeper and cut it down. The kids favorite part was crossing the frozen stream. Jordan tested it out and said it was safe to cross so we put our trust in him and went one at a time. Don't worry it wasn't very deep, if it did crack it would have been below our knees.
When we got home Jord got the tree ready and ended up cutting off about 3 ft from the bottom.
As he was cutting off the bottom there was a large limb that came to a second point which came
off with the cut. So our final tree was alot smaller than the original but it fits just perfect in our home!
Jordan made a stand for the extra limb which made a nice mini tree and we gave it to Corey and Maryanne. What a deal a 2 for 1.
Coyote Track that Jordan pointed out to the kids!
It's a keeper!
My favorite part was the top, what a great point.
Cut er down.
Walking across the frozen stream.
One at a time.
After Jordan trimmed off about 3ft, trees really do look smaller in the wild.
Our Cute Kiddos.
4 comments:
what a special tree and what a neat family tradition to get your own tree. ty and torrey got us one this year and i appreciate the trees that both of you have gotten us in the past. Christmas is wonderful time of year and the kids look so cute by their special christmas tree can't wait to see you guys travel safe love you
Cute pictures! I love how laid back you guys are... you don't worry about the kids holding a saw or crossing a frozen stream. You guys are so much fun and are good parents. Jordan has that same "hunters eye" that my Dad has. When I went tree hunting with my Dad this year, he pointed out every deer track and told me how old it was! They both LOVE to hunt! Can't wait to see you guys! I miss those cute kids!!
How fun. Trent really wants to do that too. But I just think of all the extra work. But it would be fun for the kids and make great memories.
Oh we missed you on our tree hunt this year. Brandon could have used Jordan's eye...it doesn't matter if it's tree or deer hunting, if you have the word hunt in it, Jord is the best! Thanks for calling me yesterday, loved talking to you. The missionaries came over last week and said to Brandon, "that's a nice looking bush." Brandon said "that's not a bush that's our Christmas tree, it's a pinion pine-Nevada's state tree". I don't think he liked it being called a bush! Oh these Doty's and their tree pride. Can't wait to see you next week!
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