The Friday after Thanksgiving found us with the rest of the Allred family at our favorite Christmas Tree farm, Snicker's Gap. Laura and her family came, along with Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Stephen, and Uncle Jason.
Grandma with Grant and Austin
Sisters! Amy had to work. :(
Jason was our measuring stick. It's handing having someone over 6 feet tall!
Lexi was all smiles. She is such a doll.
And of course the kids were all entertained by the ropes and saws.
Happy girl!
Apparently the farm has a pet tree named Jeff. Do not cut down Jeff.
Handsome boy.
Jude likes this one.
I think we found it!
We found this tree in record time. I think we were walking for maybe 10 minutes before we settled on this one. (George may have employed his persuasive charm in a effort to get the ball rolling...)
Making the first cut:
Waiting for his turn to cut the tree:
Each of the kids wanted a turn to saw the tree.
She may weight 25 lbs and be in the 2nd percentile for height, but there is nothing small about this girl's spirit and personality.
Even Lily got in on the action:
Awaiting the fall of the tree.
Some of the many faces of Alexa Rae:
Love these kids of mine.
I think these boys were attempting to pull the stump out of the ground.
Mom and Glenn found their tree, too!
Keep it steady, keep it steady...
Wow, Lance!
I know I've already posted about a million pictures of this peanut, but her happy face is just so sweet, I can't help myself.
Our attempt at a family picture:
On the tractor ride back to the parking lot!
Grandma is a great photographer.
Afterwards, we all met at Panara Bread to grab some lunch.
I still can't believe that all these kids (minus the cute boy on the right) belong to me and Laura.
We even got to spend some time with the Scholz!
Lily thought Uncle Eric's motorcycle was awesome.
I love our cousins! (You can see sweet Bryce pushing Lily on the swing and Callie playing with Cole on the playset.) We are lucky to have such a great family!
