Tree Climbing

Mara and I went for a little adventure down at Point Defiance. The trees, dirt and views of the water are so beautiful. Mara climbed up pretty high and then was a little scared coming back down. I told her to run and scream down the dirt hill. Mara didn't believe me that it would be fun but after she did it she was ready to climb right back up and do it again. Yay Mara for being brave and for overcoming obstacles in life that scare you! This will be the first of many but with you sweet heart and brave spirit I know that you will do great things! I love you...

Oh Christmas Tree

This year we kept the fake tree in the box and headed out to cut down our own fresh one. This year we took the drive down to Rainier, Washington to my friend Shelly's tree farm. It was the most amazing place and the girls and I didn't want to leave. We played in the fields, investigated many trees and then finally decided on the best one. Note to self.. Trees on farms are larger then they appear! Luckily I have vaulted ceilings so it fits fine but WOW it's big. I really feel the Christmas Spirit this year and I am loving it!

And Finally a tree...

After all of the remodeling craziness we were finally able to put up our tree. The girls loved it and did all the decorating themselves. Gracelyn insisted that all the ornaments go on one branch. Don't worry.. I seperated them after she was in dreamland.

They can hardly wait for Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. There is also a big part of them that just simply can't wait for Santa too.. Ho Ho Ho