O Christmas Tree

Among the traditions that have found their way into our family is the cutting of the Christmas tree, in a special place we call Sloan's. A day away - skipping school this year - enjoying the warmth of the sun on our faces, and the sweetness of pine in the air. mmmm. Anticipation was thick in the air as we drove, well, I suppose a lot of things were 'thick' in the air, after all we had eight people in our van!! (*snicker*) Arrival brought smiles and the running of little legs, anxious to move after a long drive. Against the brilliant blue sky there are towering conifers cleaning the crisp air that we breath in deeply.

Before searching out the Tree, we sat at our very own cozy fire for snacks. Being the kids that we are, Dave and I ran off to play on the 'adventure oil rig swing' - dizzy, wo-ah! But the children's first choice of activity is almost always the Hay Maze, and understandably so. Beginning with Hide and Seek, we ran through this maze over and over again with kids laughing and personally, I felt more 'kid like' than I have in a long time!

Calling everyone out of the hidden rooms in the maze, we ran off to the Zip Line (awesome!!!). Clambering to the top of the wood and hay stand we would sit, jump and glide our way down.

Dave made us sandwiches over the fire in our sandwich iron. We snuggled on blankets, rode on a train, and petted cute sheep.

It was a perfectly lovely day. Praise the Lord for sunshine, trees, and family!!