Christmas Tree Hunting

December 9, 2007

This year we had lots of snow and beautiful sunshine for our annual Christmas Tree hunt with the Hayeks. Samantha had studied all about going to a tree farm by watching the Caillou holiday movie and she wanted a tree just like Caillou's... a small one. With some convincing, she finally agreed on one with Rubby and the tree was cut and brought home. We finished off the afternoon with some Christmas cookie decorating and hanging out back at the house.

How does this tree look?

Sammy likes the small ones... small like her.

Sammy and Helena help uncle Khalil cut down a tree.

Then Sammy helps poppa cut the tree they chose for us.

Poppa hauls the tree back to the car.

In the meantime Samantha and Helena get a sled ride with Tante Silly.

Now Sammy has to try out Joe's sled.

Hey, look what we found in the snow!

Playtime back at home.

 
Cookie decorating...

 
... and eating!

Helena with some decorated cookies.

 
Sylvia and Khalil help get the assembly line back up to speed.

Christopher wants to decorate too but he's stuck entertaining Tante Silly.

The finished product.

Joe found a ladybug to play with.

Sam and Joe go for a ride.

Hey, it's a self portrait by uncle khalil!

A good-bye hug between cousins.