Since Matt and I were married we've gone up to the Uintahs every year the day after Thanksgiving to cut down our Christmas tree (even 2 years ago at 9 months pregnant, and this year at 8 months pregnant thank you very much!). We LOVE this tradition and look forward to it every year. The kids were SO excited this year to go up. They were both such good sports. This little adventure requires a lot of hiking and cold weather, because we have to find the perfect tree, and those trees are not right off the road. So this picture below was taken right when we got to a good parking spot. The kids couldn't wait to go find a tree. They were both laughing the whole time. Parker did a face plant within seconds and his face was covered with snow, but he barely cried. As soon as the snow was off his face he was ready to start running again. He looked a little like Randy from "Christmas Story" all bundled up. We had several layers on him. One can never be too safe.
So here we are just before we left, of course Libby has to come. She loves this tradition more than any of us!
This is our "perfect" tree.
Amber was not in the mood to hike, and complained that she was tired and needed to rest. Every tree stump we came across Amber said "I want to rest on that spot." After our trip was over and we were returning home in our warm car, we asked Amber what her favorite part of the day was, and she said "um, getting out of the snow, taking a break, and eating pretzels." Matt and I laughed so hard.
And here it is lit...thanks to Matt. I don't have the patience to decorate it. I just want it done, so Matt has decorated it the past few years. Thanks babe!
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Good job you guys. It looks fab. And what a fun tradition!
Love the new background and your amazing tree! I was going to comment that it looked very "Trisha" but props to Matt for the Martha Stewart skills. :)
So cute! You are one amazing chic, going through that twice at 8/9 months pregnant. Way to go!
You guys are great! What a fun tradition for your kids. The tree looks awesome and you are a pregnant trooper Trish! Wow. I am impressed. Way to go.
Way cute tree... (Matt this comment is for you) You really are a trooper Trish! And way cute background, I did decide to copy you... Sorry, but what can I say you have good taste!
That really is such a great tradition. Your kids will always remember it! Hopefully they will have spouses as willing as you and Matt to keep it up!
PS Everytime I look at your little baby counter I freak out a little for both of us. . . ah!!!!
Trish, you did not mention we made you search for two trees! Like it is not hard enough to find one tree! Thank you soooooo much for cutting us a tree! We love you guys so much. I asked Carden what he wanted to do after school today and he said "I miss going on walks with Amber." We need to go to the park on a sunny day. Thanks for all your help!
I love this family tradition. I want to come with you guys next year. It looks like such a blast. I love Amber in the last picture she looks like she is pouting just a bit. so cute. and good job matt on decorating.
Your pics make me miss the snow:( Love your tree, makes me want to actually decorate ours...almost:) You look fantastic...I can't believe you're almost due! Happy holidays
The tree looks great Matt. I hope you are feeling okay Trisha and that you are all having a fun holiday season.
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