A Real Tree: Part I

Growing up, we always picked out a real tree at Christmas time. Although you have to vacuum needles up from the carpet and water the tree, the act of picking it out was half the fun! Since James' allergies make a real Christmas tree problematic, we opt for a beautiful fake one. However, thanks to Gammy and Granddaddy, the tradition continues for Sadie! We have been going to the same place on Highway 3 for quite a while. When we pulled up, Sadie was delighted to see Gammy and Granddaddy peering into her backseat window. We could have been doing absolutely nothing, but she was jazzed about it.

YAY! Daddy!\

Off to inspect some trees!

Once on the premises, Sadie wasn't quite sure what to think! She touched one of the trees and looked up at the tall green forest and said, "Whoa. Big trees." Indeed. Some were upwards of 8 and 9 feet tall! We needed a bit smaller tree than that so we kept looking, all the while taking pictures along the way.

Cheese! Mommy!

In the Woods!

Sadie and Daddy - I LOVE this shot!

Whoa! Up high!

All smiles!

Acting crazy

Sadie being silly!

James also taught her how to go in between the trees without letting the branches poke her in the eyes. That's all the lesson she needed and she was off - darting in and out of the trees, playing Christmas peek-a-boo!

Peek - a - boo!

Filled with excitement

Sadie also found some lovely greenery for us when she was running around with Daddy. She was so kind to bring it over.

Look what I found, Mommy!

Whooooaaaaa. (And yes, that is a tiny bear on her jacket!)

We finally decided on the perfect tree so we took a picture with it (courtesy of the man assisting us) then looked at the pretty white flocked trees while Granddaddy was checking out.

The Whole Gang

Sadie loved the white trees, but seemed confused at why the white stuff just stayed "stuck."

Daddy letting Sadie fly!

Before we left, Sadie saw an entire giant bin of lollipops for your yard. She kept yelling, "PINK!" so Granddaddy bought her one. She is holding both it and her little tree base souvenir for all to see.

"See it?! PINK!!!"