Christmas Tree Cut Down

The past few years we have gone back and forth as to whether or not we should cut down our own tree or just stick with the tried and true "lot" trees.  Well, before I knew it, Brett had purchased a tag and we were on our way to find the perfect tree....If only it ended up that way!

We drove clear out West - for about and hour and a half, somewhere, and found the area on the map we were supposed to look for a tree.  Here we are starting out on our adventure.

 We all scouted around...and the trouble with that is that everyone has their own opinion as to what the "perfect" tree looks like.  We found all kinds of strange and "Charlie Brown" trees.  I think we ended up with one ourselves! Ha!

Here is a shot of Alex taking the first few whacks!

 McKaleigh patiently waiting while we chop...

 The kids goofing around!

 We all took turns hauling the tree back to the truck...Funny, bit it didn't look this sparse when we chose it or were chopping it.  I am convinced we lost some branches on the way down.

 Here it is...a little leaning to the left and wobbly, and a lot Charlie Brownish!

 But everyone looks happy.  Not sure we will go on that adventure again in the near future, but it was a learning experience!