Oh Christmas tree!

We went to a new tree farm this year with Allen, Eryn, Addison, Paige and Doug and Sharon. I was a fun day to spend with family, but the farm was not our favorite. There was a reindeer barn, Santa, and cocoa. By the time we did all that and got to tree hunting we were tired and hungry and picked one quickly. Most of their Nobles were trimmed and more the classic Christmas tree, which is not my favorite (I like the natural looking Nobles with really sparse branches). But still, our tree is pretty and smells GREAT. Next year this Faulkner family will be returning to our favorite farm where we always find the perfect tree:-)

Sweet Paige-y.

Elsie wonders what is up with this guy?

Reagan wasn't too thrilled to stand on Santa's sleigh...until he gave her a candy cane.  We don't make a point to "visit Santa" with our kids, it's just not our thing, but it was funny seeing the kids reactions.  Katya wouldn't even come onto the porch he was on.  

Addison is a VERY friendly kid!  Plus I think they do the Santa thing every year.

Best shot I could get of the 5 granddaughters. Maybe someone else managed a better one.

Elsie was super tired from missing her nap time   Poor kid has been a wreak all week since.

Looking at the "quack quacks`."

Taking home our tree!

It was a really fun day, and to kick off the season with the family was great.  I have really put aside my extreme anxiety and sadness over our neighbors short selling their house, Craig not getting the Widmer job, and the shooting across the street, and embraced the season.  The girls and I have been listening to lots of crappy Christmas music, doing Christmasy crafts, watching bad Christmas movies, and talking about baby Jesus.  Tis the season!  Love to all, Brenda