Yesterday we went on our annual trip to get our Christmas tree with our friends. Each year we have gone, it has been a new and exciting adventure. Just when you think you have seen it all... there is something that surprises you! This year it was the SOLID sheet of ice that we drove on to get to the ranger station to buy our permit. Here is a shot of one of our friends "ice skating" up the hill.
We got our permits and headed into the forest. Still very icy roads, we came around a corner to a truck that had jack-knifed it's trailer. Since we are always up for a good challenge, the guys helped straighten it out and get the truck on its way. Here's a picture of them trying to figure out the best strategy.
Finally we reached our destination! The boys were all set with the chain saw and ready to cut down any tree that Jessie and I say is okay!
We had to walk pretty far from the car to find our perfect tree. And yes, that is a river on the other side!
Ty doesn't like to waste any time when we say okay... I think he's afraid we will change our minds and have to keep looking!
The tree came down and it looks great! After a LONG walk back carrying a very heavy tree due to all the frozen ice on it, we loaded it up and drove home. We had an absolutely priceless time and some great laughs with some very awesome friends!
