a tree found

 Do you ever have moments or events with family that you just want to remember.  I have been taking a lot of pictures lately and although they are not photo-shopped or even all in focus, I want to remember the people, the feelings, the joy of being together - hence the picture overload.

 It has been years since I joined on the Christmas tree hunt. I have spent my time at home with babies getting decorations out.  This year I got to bundle up and join the fun.  It was a beautiful day for being in the mountains and the snow.

 the hunt is on.

 I think he found something he likes.  Of course it's up high.

 Luckily we brought a monkey tree climber named Tall One.

Birdseye view

 This is all of us with our tree.  We hung the camera in a tree and set the timer.

 Then we played on the frozen lake.

 Waiting in the car for the Light Parade to start.  A cold fun tradition.

 Then we got the house decorated for Christmas.  All that cleaning sure made it more fun to decorate.

I am sure glad that I had this beautiful day with my family.  I may have missed some great black Friday deals but since I don't get the ads I don't know what I missed and so far I haven't felt discontent with what I have.  We are still counting our blessings and enjoying a Thanksgiving Spirit.  I feel so blessed.

• Mountains covered in snow
• smell of fresh pine
• angel trees
• memories attached to ornaments
• warm gloves