Tree Hunt
Three of the boys, ready to find a tree
Three of the boys, ready to find a tree
The past few years, we have rented a tree for Christmas, in the form of a potted sapling around four feet tall (not counting the pot)
The past few years, we have rented a tree for Christmas, in the form of a potted sapling around four feet tall (not counting the pot)
But those trees have been somewhat unsatisfying, both in terms of aesthetics and the very short time they can be in the house (ten days max)
But those trees have been somewhat unsatisfying, both in terms of aesthetics and the very short time they can be in the house (ten days max)
So we returned to a previous tradition, visiting the tree farm in Issaquah to cut a larger tree
So we returned to a previous tradition, visiting the tree farm in Issaquah to cut a larger tree
Here, Innaias tastes some of the drizzle
Here, Innaias tastes some of the drizzle
Or maybe he’s just showing off his tongue
Or maybe he’s just showing off his tongue
With the help of the kids, especially Guinness, we find just the right tree
With the help of the kids, especially Guinness, we find just the right tree
Pete explains the basics to Flynn and Guinness
Pete explains the basics to Flynn and Guinness
Apparently most people don’t even bring a saw…we were asked if we’d like for our saw to be returned to the office ☺
Apparently most people don’t even bring a saw…we were asked if we’d like for our saw to be returned to the office ☺
Of course, part of the task involves just getting access to the base of the trunk
Of course, part of the task involves just getting access to the base of the trunk
That part should be much easier for Flynn ☺
That part should be much easier for Flynn ☺
Guinness and Innaias make sure we’re following all the instructions
Guinness and Innaias make sure we’re following all the instructions
Flynn tries his hand at sawing
Flynn tries his hand at sawing
Debra’s turn
Debra’s turn
Flynn works some more
Flynn works some more
Guinness takes a shot
Guinness takes a shot
Success!
Success!
The kids ride the train while Pete ties the tree down on the truck
The kids ride the train while Pete ties the tree down on the truck