This year, Brandon brought along his handsaw instead of relying on the chainsaw at the farm because apparently "real men cut down their own trees." Okay, honey.
It was slim pickings at the farm even though we went earlier than we usually do. We walked all over the property, stopping every few feet.
Brandon: "How about this one babe?"
Me: "No, that side is all funky, and besides, it's not speaking to me."
Brandon: "Speaking to you? That's just weird."
Two minutes later.
Me: "Hey babe, this one is speaking to me! I love it!"
Brandon: "Too small."
Aven brought along her little Minnie ornament to help us "test" the tree we picked and make sure it was a good one. Just, adorable. I can't take it.
I also feel like I should document that Aven has started calling Brandon "babe" because that's what I call him. It is hysterical. Especially when she's looking for him and yells "baaaabe, are you?"
F i n a l l y we settled on one that didn't exactly "speak" to me, but it was the right size for our house and it wasn't ugly. So down it came.
And if you're wondering, yes, Brandon cut it down but had to borrow a better handsaw. :)
It sat bare for a few days before we adorned it with lights and ornaments. And I'm pretty sure we only use about 19% of our ornament stock....are we the only ones who have far more ornaments than will ever fit on a single tree?
Oh, and we also left the farm with one more thing.
This:
While we haven't officially committed to keeping her....she's still here. And she's been named. So there's that.
This is so cute and fun! Love the ornament that she brought to try out on the tree. And a big unofficial congratulations on the newest family member! What a cutie!
ReplyDeleteSara, I just about died when I watched her try out her Minnie ornament on the trees! And thanks - I think! :) We are still trying to see if we are all a good match for each other...but how could I say no to that face??
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