Christmas tree adventure in the mountains

I know this is a little late, but it is better late then never, right?

I was too afraid to take my "big" camera out in the snow, so these photos are from my mini camera. I think they actually turned out pretty good.

                                          

                                     

Nemo is SO cute!!!

You can't go in the snow with out a sled!

Kayla and I.

*chuckle* she is such a little poser. ;p

I don't know about you, but I love this photo of Caitlin. She did not pose for it and,  if I remember correctly, she actually was falling from a log and tried to keep her balance.

All squashed into our van. :)

What a wonderful adventure! Mountain Christmas trees are not only pretty and elegant, but as they stand in your living room it reminds you of the adventure you had getting it in the mountains, playing in the snow, having snow-ball fights, laughing, sledding, drinking hot coco, and having an outstanding time with family and friends. We have never gone to a parking lot to get our Christmas tree, but we have gone to a tree farm, though fun, they do not beat a mountain tree. With a mountain tree, comes adventure, snow, hiking far and wide where no one has gone before to find just the right tree, and so very much more. Thank the Lord for all of these fun things. Christmas would not be the same without them. :)



The Great Flood

Because of all the hard rain we received today, the ponds and creeks are flooded! It has been around four years since we have been hit with a flood this big. To tell the truth, I think it is actually fun and adventurous. :) There are a few complications that you run into if your property floods and you have a bridge. We were mainly concerned that the rushing water would weaken the trees, and there would be a slight possibility that the trees would fall over the bridge. So we tried to re-direct the creek into the woods. Although it was a big sloppy muddy mess, we did make some pretty fun memories. :) Here are a couple pictures that were taken during this event. Since it was dark most of my photos did not turn out, so I will, Lord willing, post more tomorrow. :)

-wow-

The mighty victorious warriors

(.....or....the muddily victorious workers.)

Sunset falls

On our way home from getting our Christmas tree, we stopped by Sunset falls with the Macks, and had a little photo shoot. That was a whole lot of fun!

Mountian photos

Painting the apartment

The colors

Beautiful flower photo

This is a beautiful flower photo that Kayla took, and I edited for her. Good job Kayla!

Tea

Every year WPC has a Lady's luncheon, which includes a tea, music, lunch, and a gift exchange. We also had a table decorating contest. I'll tell you who won at the end of the table pics. :)

So, the above table I decorated. I also had cork candles in the coffee beans, but...I took the photo before adding them in. Silly me. :ol

This is Mrs. Macks table, that I think Michaela decorated.

This is my sisters table. VERY cute if you ask me. :)

This is Hannah Woltersorf's table.

I don't remember who decorated this table...

Sorry I did not get a good photo of this one, but Rebeckah Sturtevant decorated it, and I think it is adorable.

Cori Keithsweather decorated this one..

And now is the time you have all been waiting for....

*drum roll please* I WON!!!!! YES!

The little kiddos played in the cry room.

It was a blast! Thanks to Jill and Talitha Mack, and Chelsea Verduin for organizing it. :)