How lovely are your branches!

It is Christmas time again! This is my all time favorite season, but this year there is something just not right. I am still greatly enjoying all that Christmas time brings, but deep down inside I feel like it is going too fast and I can't catch up to whatever it is I am suppose to be doing.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE giving presents at Christmas time, but it has been a rough year (as I am sure many already know, and I know we don't have it THAT bad) and unfortunately can't buy presents for anyone. I know presents aren't always about spending money, but I am not creative this year. I can't think of....one......single.....thing to make for people. It is terrible; and even when I do think of stuff to make,  I need money....LAME! I know that is not what the holiday season is about. I am very thankful for our Lord and Savior and ALL that this amazing little baby came and did for us! That is more than enough this holiday season. I just wish I could do more. So here goes, this is my poem for all of my friends and family that mean more to me than I can ever express......I hope you enjoy!

Cozy tranquil season
Tranquil season desired
Salute friends and family
This year which you inspired

Salute friends and family
Marvelous all around
I'm always filled with joy and laughter
My gratitude profound

And the love that's in my heart
Pours out to you today
All you helped us accomplish
More than we can repay

I know it is kinda short and silly....BUT I LIKE IT! And it truly is from my heart. David and I couldn't have done this year without the love and support you all provided to us whether it was a listening ear, harsh accountable words, or generosity that helped us pay the bills.  Thank you!

Now switching tones a bit.

We went and cut a Christmas tree this year. (Thank you Mary and Charles for giving us your extra permit) I was so upset that we might not have a tree this year, but turns out God blessed us with awesome friends who shared the love with us.

We trekked through tons and tons of soft snowy powder on borrowed snowshoes. Had a blast while finding the two "almost perfect" trees. So here is our journey through some colorful images......

 

Mary and Charles all ready to go

David and I LOVING the snow!

The trek up and down and holy cow.....

Some of us got tired

Then we found it!

Then we dragged it....well mostly David =)

 

Then it came inside and miraculously transformed from this to.....

This!

I so love Christmas trees and the lovely smell they fill our house with.

P.S. I know I use a lot of exclamation marks, but I feel like this expresses my passion and excitment for most things. So I apologize if you get sick of them, but this is me!

Goodnight