Little man….

Lucas got his own shaving kit from Santa…

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Lucas went climbing with Yedda and Yerin….

 

Christmas post….

Christmas 2011 is almost over…. we had more than our share of lights, toys and fun…..

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Christmas eve….

Everyone is sleeping…..and the tree is ready for the morning festivities..

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Christmas morning….

The aftermath….

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Christmas day….

to be continued…..

2011 Christmas Tree Expedition…

Following an annual tradition… we trekked into the wildreness to cut down the Walthour Family Christmas Tree…This is the 6th year we’ve made the trip to this tree farm (Pine Valley). 

Pictures from the 2010 Expedition…

Pictures from the 2009 Expedition…

Pictures from the 2008 Expedition...

Pictures from the 2007 Expedition…

Pictures from the 2006 Expedition...

It wasn’t as cold as last year, however it’s always a challenge… this year we braved nose bleeds (Mi-ra), sick kids and parents (Jonah, Ezra, & Scott), and the challenge of finding the perfect tree.  As it happens, that perfect tree is always very far from the car and up-hill both ways.    We had some help along the way as well… (M, P & G). 

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The long walk and search to find a tree….

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We found the tree…

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Cutting the tree down (Lucas and Mi-ra did all the work)….

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The long walk back….

First Jeep

Outside fun