Our friends, Katie and Chris, have a tradition of going to Apple Hill and chopping down a Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. The invited us last year and were invited again this year. It is quickly becoming a wonderful tradition for us as well!
We left our house early and it was such a bonus for constantly be 20 to 30 minutes ahead of the crowds everywhere. We started at High Hill Ranch for hot chocolate and apple doughnuts…
The guys…Chris (AKA Dizzy), David, and Randy
Next stop…Smart’s Tree Farm…let the hunt begin!
Next stop…picnic at Boeger winery…
We came home, got into our jammies, watched the movie ‘Scrooged’, ate turkey leftovers, then decorated the tree, while sipping on mexican hot chocolate and listening to Christmas music!! It seems like every year we say this is the best tree yet. This year is no exception…
I used a couple of boughs from the tree to make this simple swag for the front door…
Some of you might recognize the pieces…love and miss you, Grandma…
The boys started this tradition a few years ago. The spend every night sleeping under the Christmas tree through the holiday season. Tonight is their first night…
May your holiday season be full of love, peace, and joy. May the love and grace of Jesus be felt as you go about your days.