the tree

*We decided Myles could be the star!*

We made the cold trek with the Berry's to go get our tree this past wknd. It was FREEZING... which made for a very quick choosing of the tree. We usually see how far out on the Christmas tree farm we can go before we cut one down. This year, we didn't make it too far. It was about 20 degrees and we had all 4 boys with us, so we couldn't linger! Thankfully, in the barn, they had a big cozy fire and popcorn popped over the fire. It was perfect! (Although if Wyatt ever recollects the event, I don't think he would say it was perfect. He has always been extra sensitive to hot and cold temps, and we really have to work on being patient with him b/c he crumbles pretty fast!) The outdoor pics are on J's phone, so these just capture our tree decorating.

The Berry's stayed for hot drinks and getting the tree in its stand, and then we set to work. The older boys are at such a fun, fun age for this! This was the first year where Henry was super excited about each ornament he unwrapped... wondering who's it was, where it came from, etc. It was funny b/c they kept hanging the ornaments all in one place on the tree... I kept moving them around, and then Henry would come back around and say, "Hey, how'd that get moved? I just hung by that ornament?" It was super cute!