Tradition continues
For the 3rd time in the last 5 years, we trek ked 90 minutes up to Sinnissippi Forest in Oregon, IL to cut down a Christmas tree. We have failed to make it up there twice since we moved a to Illinois. Once, out of stupidity (we didn't know what great thing we'd found) and once because terrible weather made traveling so far a very unsafe option. We were so happy to be able to go back this year and perform all our favorite traditions.
We were lucky to have very nice weather -- 42 balmy degrees! Its much more fun to browse and critique trees when you're not freezing your buns off! The kids all had a great time running up and down the rows of trees -- even Brendan, who couldn't manage to stay on his feet for more than 10 or 20 steps at a time!
Tradition #5: Stuffed ourselves with delicious cocoa and freshly made apple cider donuts! Brendan had a rough time with his cocoa. No matter how much I blew on it too cool it down, it was always too hot for him, unless of course, I held it to his lips and helped him EVERY TIME he wanted a sip. The donuts were also too messy for him. I guess licking sugar and cinnamon off your fingers is too much for a 3 year old to handle. More for the rest of us!
Tradition #6: Purchased a new Christmas decoration from the Christmas Shoppe. This year, we couldn't decide between 2 -- a snowman on a sled or a large red sleigh -- so we bought them both (with no objections from Jason, to my surprise!). Pictures will follow once they are on display in the house.
All in all it was a lovely day. I love holiday traditions!
Tradition #1: See Santa! This year no one was afraid of the Big Guy. Even Brendan went right up to the him and said hello. When asked what they wanted for Christmas, Emily and Evan both said Webkins, Dani said legos and Bredan requested toys. Santa does not look real happy in the following picture. He must know just how good Dani has been this year.....
Tradition #2: Had our picture taken by the Sinnisippi Forest sign. This year we were lucky. Rather than choosing which parent got to be in the picture, a very nice lady offered to take our picture for us.
Tradition #3: Went on the hayride around the farm
Tradition #4: Meticulously select the perfect Christmas tree, take a family picture in front of it and chop the sucker down! This year the kids were big enough that everyone got a turn with the saw!
We were lucky to have very nice weather -- 42 balmy degrees! Its much more fun to browse and critique trees when you're not freezing your buns off! The kids all had a great time running up and down the rows of trees -- even Brendan, who couldn't manage to stay on his feet for more than 10 or 20 steps at a time!
Tradition #5: Stuffed ourselves with delicious cocoa and freshly made apple cider donuts! Brendan had a rough time with his cocoa. No matter how much I blew on it too cool it down, it was always too hot for him, unless of course, I held it to his lips and helped him EVERY TIME he wanted a sip. The donuts were also too messy for him. I guess licking sugar and cinnamon off your fingers is too much for a 3 year old to handle. More for the rest of us!
Tradition #6: Purchased a new Christmas decoration from the Christmas Shoppe. This year, we couldn't decide between 2 -- a snowman on a sled or a large red sleigh -- so we bought them both (with no objections from Jason, to my surprise!). Pictures will follow once they are on display in the house.
All in all it was a lovely day. I love holiday traditions!
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1 Comments:
What great weather! This was sure a huge contrast to last year's attempt at getting the Christmas tree! What a fun tradition.
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