Christmas Tree Shopping

Last night the three of us {make that four--Aspen was in the back of the car} bundled up to go pick out a Christmas tree.  We manage to make it down the road approximately 7 blocks each year before pulling into the ever-so-convenient and reasonably-priced Smith's Marketplace garden center lot. :)  Hey--don't knock it 'til you try it.  

We wandered around for a little bit, received more information about noble firs vs. grand firs. than I ever have before, and then debated on which one was 'the one'.

Bridger, who was wearing mittens for the first time in his life, was over-the-top excited about the whole experience.  He kept showing me his hands while screaming 'socks! socks!' and proceeded to wiggle his fingers and giggle to himself like he was doing something he shouldn't.  He was also quick to inform us that there were 'TEES! TEES!' (Trees) everywhere!

After 'finally' deciding {it took about 2 minutes}, Scott stayed with our tree while I went and bought milk.  (See how convenient Smith's Marketplace is?)  They cut the trunk for him and by the time I was done we were ready to tie it to the top of the car.  Fantastic.

Our 8 ft. noble fir sure does look beautiful in our living room.  It will look even better once Scott we put lights on it and we get a few presents under there.  ;)