Christmas Tree Time

Liza had lots of fun going to get a Christmas tree this year.  We went a place called Poweshiek Pines in Brooklyn, IA and everyone was there was nice and friendly.  They showed up the ropes and off we went to cut down our tree.  Poweshiek Pines has toboggans for use so you can pull your Christmas tree back to the parking lot.  Fortunately for us, but not so much for Liza, there wasn't much snow on the ground.  She did enjoy her toboggan ride across the grass. 

Bair thought we should see about getting a second tree since this one seemed to be the perfect height for Liza!  It seems to me it is a new baby tree that is just starting to grow; for a few minutes Bair was contemplating asking if they'd sell it to us!

We finally found the perfect tree for us and Liza was so happy she jumped up and down...well the best she could all bundled up in her new snowsuit and coat.  She had trouble sitting upright on the tobaggan ride because there was so much stiff bulky clothing!

While Daddy was getting the tree situated on top of the car we went to feed the "reindeer."  Liza enjoyed seeing all the animals and was brave enough to help me feed apples to this one.  She was waving to him and talking up a storm.

The tree is now up and looking great (thanks to the fabulous light decorating skills of Bair) and Liza's perfect placement of each ornament. 

In this photo I think she's admiring all her hard work.  Don't worry Daddy, we put the Radko's out of her reach (mostly)!  She is mostly enamored with the baby bottle ornament that we put far back in the tree and the big Radko ones with the gorgeous colors. 

It's December!

It's so hard for me to believe it's December because we haven't had any snow yet and that's unusual for our area.  I guess I better get in gear and start thinking straight because Christmas will be here before I know it and I've got presents to think about. 

Here are a few pictures of Liza from this morning.  We were goofing off before heading to Rita's.  As I was leaving Rita's I heard one of the little girls come over to Liza and say Rita, Liza looks absolutely beautiful today!  I know it's because she has a dress on - I had to put her in it before it was too small.