The hunt for the perfect tree

Thursday evening Mark came home from work early and we went to the Pine Tree Barn to get our Christmas tree. It was dusk when we arrived and it was fun to shop for the tree among the twinkling lights. There were many beautiful tree and many that were out of our price range. We came home with a nice white pine.

Sandra among the evergreens - the Frazier firs we were wishing for.

It's FUN to shop for trees - just ask Mark and Ta.


Our strong guys taking our chosen tree to the truck.


Pretty lights and a pretty model.

Time to jump in the truck and go home. Oops. Wrong truck.

Elf family

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

Twenty first birthday

Happy Birthday, Crystal Joy!
Her "cake" is pumpkin ice cream dessert.



Can you blow out all those candles?
Love you!

What to do after the big meal????

Sleep off Turkey overfill.....


Have more while watching football.......


Smile because the dishes are done........



Take a hike to walk off calories and look for deer. Mark wore red to make sure hunters would know we were the two legged type.....


Enjoy fall scenery.......


Enjoy each others company......


Get a mother daughter pic.......



Have fun.....


Take a group photo......

We had fun and saw evidence of deer but didn't see any stirring about.

Welcome to our Thanksgiving table.

Menu

Turkey with rice and raisin stuffing

Bread and celery dressing

Mixed veggies

Alex's sweet potatoes

Mashed potatoes and gravy

Strawberry jello salad

Homemade rolls with strawberry jam

Justin, Sandra, Takeyori, Karen and Mark. Crystal is taking the photo.

The kids all eager to dig in!

We ate our dessert later in the afternoon. YUM!

This day is about far more than good food. We acknowledge God's goodness in our lives this past year and the countless ways he has blessed us.

WE GIVE THANKS!