Hoffert Tree 2014

Once again we ventured out into the deep forrest... or Kris Kringles... on the first day it opened.  We quickly realized that the trees were slim-pickin's this year and had to grab the first decent one we found.  This beauty was off all by herselft.  We actually wondered at first if it was an option but decided that we should cut it down first and ask later.  The perfect tree... one of our better ones.  Memory making :). When Eliott tells the story he says through a laugh, "Yeah, we drove right up to it, got out of the van, and chopped it down!  We didn't even walk around!".  We actually didn't even ask for the kids' input.  We just said, "Alrighty... get out and grab the saw!"

A good man this guy is... a good man.

Sister Love

Still smilin'

The perfect addition to 401 N Oak :)

And, maybe we will have to cut off a few bottom branches to make it fit.

Dad gets it started.

T-man gives it a try.

Phew

All business.

A little help from Dad.  An incredibly patient and loving Dad. 

Tay wasn't having much to do with it.

It's harder than it looks!

Missing little Lyla, but a 'almost' family pic

They look a bit confused but were totally willing this year to visit Santa

I think they both told him that they wanted colors and coloring books

Tay, once again, was having nothing to do with that bearded man.

Loving on my Daddy instead.

S'mores after the tough work.

I thought this was cute... looks like they're on their own little date.

Threw the tree on top of the ol' mini and headed home.  So fun.