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A Tree Is Nice

We headed out with Nick and the kids last weekend to Vincent's Christmas Tree Farm in Kaplan to cut down our own tree. We spent a lot of time looking for the "perfect" tree for the Wrights and another for the Wolfes, and let me tell you, that is not a small farm. And there was mud. And mosquitos, lots of mosquitos.

It took Mack and Jack a little longer to settle on a tree than it did us, but Caroline was happily stomping around in the mud, stumbling, occasionally trying to lick mud off of her fingers like it was chocolate icing, and picking up small sticks to wave in the air at anyone who came near.

Kevin was ready with boots, gloves, and a freshly oiled chain saw. Unfortunately, when we got there we were told that there were no chainsaws allowed. (We later noticed the older man who owned the farm travelled on an ATV with a chainsaw, but we tried to keep that fact from Kevin!). Instead, they gave us a small handsaw and a wagon. It took quite a while, a lot of sawing, and a little shaking the tree back and forth to coax it out of the ground, but one and a half hours after we got there, we drove away with two beautiful trees. And a couple of funny memories. And a few photos.

They really loved the tree they chose!

Notice the girls are just standing back and watching the work...

I only wish this was a closer-up close-up because you'd be able to see the mud on her face!

Starting Young

Finally, I get some help with the house cleaning!

And she doesn't even mind when the machines break down.

Could This Catch On?

You know, this really isn't a bad idea...It certainly would make shopping less tiring. Of course, it doesn't leave much room in the basket for food.

The Force Is With Her

Anyone who knows her Daddy will know how happy this made him. Too bad there wasn't a hairbrush handy before the mission.

Jackson's life has really changed this past year. Poor guy just runs for cover now. But sometimes, Caroline shows him some love.

See Ya Later Alligator

She's all ready go to!

The Second Halloween!

Caroline wasn't loving her second Halloween. For one thing, she usually goes to bed at 7:00 so trick or treating was right around the "danger zone" in time. What she really wanted to do was sit on Honey and play in the candy bowl. What she didn't want to do was be pushed around the neighborhood like a busy little bee in her stroller being admired by all. We struck a compromise for part of the night. Notice the photo of her clutching several suckers.

Here is what Caroline's daddy did for Halloween. Can you tell which one he is??