Oh, Christmas Tree!!

We have an odd Christmas tradition. It involves poor, lost, forlorn trees who need a good home. And we give them one.

This tradition, partially born out of our really bad judgement regarding measurements and mixed with our dutch ancestry, leads us into falling for really good deals. (i.e. really big trees for little price tags.) And really, although our poor trees may look lost and small in the field, they are *beautiful* and SO full of character once we bring them home.

Our Lovely Tree. Travis RealLy didn't want to use the sawzaw (sp? I really don't know. But this is what it sounds like...) on our tree in the house 2 years in a row, but oops. It had to happen.

At least the boys provided moral support. Or they were laughing, we're not sure.

Once trimmed, Travis abandoned me for the warmth of a fire. Seriously, boys... So, up went the first line of lights.

And here's the finished product. A little eclectic. But very, very fun. And Adalynn loves it, of course. :)