Sunday, December 9, 2012

Our Tree and Other Holiday Things...

Christmas traditions (and preparations) are in full swing around here!
The calendar is out and someone can't wait to find out what treat or fun holiday activity is in it each day.

So far we've gone to zoo lights with Grandma and Grandpa G.  We bought a gift for a kid who wouldn't otherwise get Christmas presents.  (Levi picked it out and was excited about dropping it off at the donation site.  But now all he says he wants for Christmas is that same gift he picked out to give away.)

Today we went out to the farm and got our Christmas tree.
Although, Levi was much more interested in the big holes the ground squirrels have dug than picking out a tree.
Look who we ran into at the Christmas tree farm!
Levi was pretty shy.
But I think he was happy to see him and he loved the candy cane Santa gave him.

The lights and star are on the tree, but the rest of the decorations will be put on later this week.
With lots of weekend activities, we ran out of time to decorate!

And maybe the most exciting event of the weekend....we got our big Christmas present.
We're looking forward to taking it out to Ft. Steven's after Christmas!

4 comments:

Mom said...

I don't blame Levi for being shy around Santa.Did he say ANYTHING to him? That is one nice big tree!Its already pretty without ornaments.What a weekend you guys had.They just aren't long enough are they.:0) XOX

Anonymous said...

WOW; what a weekend! We finally got the boxes out of the attic. No outdoor lights or XMas tree this year; next year we'll be back in full swing! Can't wait to see the "big Christmas present" up close! Good for you guys. And, can't wait to see you guys. Love, Grammy Joey

Anonymous said...

I always look forward to the fellows beside the tree. That is the exact of my tree this evening. How did I do it before retiring?! It is getting so close. Still have a few items to receive in the mail and a couple of items from Eugene but want them fresh. See you all soon - only little over a week. Love, Nana

Anonymous said...

what a fun calendar!!! Sarah