CHRISTMAS TREE HUNTING
This weekend we finally made it to our local tree farm to pick up a Christmas tree! We thought about not getting one this year because we won’t be home a lot this holiday season, but I just couldn’t stomach the idea of not getting anything at all. It just doesn’t feel like Christmas without a tree! And this is the first year that Rylee can kind of comprehend everything that’s going on…so we just had to! I am a sucker for holiday traditions, and decorating the tree is at the top of my list. But Sam and I both agreed we’d get something small. The local place we visited definitely didn’t specialize in small! The trees were huge! But we did find one tiny guy that fit the bill in the very front. It was the first tree Rylee ran to….so obviously we had to have it. I think it was the smallest on the lot. But it was perfect. We brought it home and set it up on a box in our best attempt to have a “baby proof Christmas”. But we will see how that goes!
I just love this time of year. I only wish December would slow down! We take off for snowy Minnesota this week to visit Sam’s family. I can’t wait for Rylee to experience snow for the first time! I think some sledding and snow angels are in order!
Is it snowing where you are from!? Christmas in San Diego is not like Christmas in a lot of other places in the world. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to live in a place that had snowy winters! I love to visit it….but I think my bones are accustomed to warmer winters!
December 10th, 2012 at 9:05 am
rylee looks like she had a blast!
December 10th, 2012 at 10:04 am
I live in Canada’s Capital and while its not (tooo) cold yet, today is snowy and slushy and school buses are cancelled! It’s funny because I’ve always wished I lived in warmer climate! (As I’m not a fan of winter sports – I hibernate) #moreblogposts hehe…take lots of pics while you’re away!
December 10th, 2012 at 11:57 am
I just had to comment on this post because Christine is my good friend and such a sweet spirit and my Canada’s Capital love. She is awesome Kelli and Tree hunting is fun around our parts too!
December 10th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
How cute does she look in amongst those trees that must have made your heart melt!
We had some snow last week that stayed a few days. Happy holidays to you, and a peacefilled Christmas darling
Love kat x
December 10th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I love that you got a little tree. I told my husband I want to get one too even though we won’t be home much. I think i wanna start a tradition just getting little trees every year, they’re much cuter (in my opinion) No snow in Phoenix AZ where we live, in fact, the Christmas season doesn’t feel like it exists at all with the daily 80 degree weather! But we’re heading up north to Flagstaff during Christmas for some white, snowy weather (fingers crossed). Love these pics, makes me get the itch to be a mama even more!
December 10th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
It’s not only snowy where I’m from, its also currently -35C. Record breaking lows for this time of year. On the plus side, the snow and cold weather really get you into the holiday spirit of staying in with family and friends to celebrate the season!
ps. I love trimming my tree as well and my smaller apartment doesn’t permit a large tree so my tiny 3 ft tree does the trick. It instantly feels like the holidays once it’s decorated!
December 10th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Brrr Kristin! 35C!!! Definitely forces you to stay inside and enjoy family though! It’s what we all should be doing anyway
December 10th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
I know, it is odd for it to be in the high 70′s and Christmas time! It’s been such a warm fall / winter! Hopefully the cold will be here to stay soon.
December 10th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
So cute Kelli! I am sure Rylee will love having the tree! I can’t wait to see more pictures!
We have so much snow here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! And it was so cold last week! Thankfully it was nicer today! Hard to take blog photos in this weather, haha!
Hope your monday was lovely!
<3 Kastles
December 10th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Sometimes I think I live in the North Pole. I recently moved to a little city called Fort St. John in northern British Columbia. We have had soooooo much snow, we’re about to reach 200 cm of snow since October if the snowfall keeps up. So if you want a snowy winter, come to northeastern B.C. haha! It’s already 30 below too. I would LOVE a California winter!
December 11th, 2012 at 1:58 am
rylee is the cutest thing! it doesn’t snow hardly at all in texas. it’s like california, that way.
December 11th, 2012 at 5:43 am
Let’s trade Kyla!
December 11th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Omg she is soooo cute and I love what she’s wearing! Little trees are the best!
December 11th, 2012 at 8:29 am
i grew up in NH, where there is often snow on christmas. this is my first year away from family and my husband and i are dying for winter weather here in nashville! thank goodness, we’re going to spend the holidays with family . . . even if the weather here does take a snowy turn, there’s no place like home.
December 11th, 2012 at 11:33 am
I live in Singapore and it’s either hot or wet all year long here! So I’ll probably be spending my Christmas under the sunny hot sun again this year! Happy holidays!
December 11th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
these photos are so stinking cute. it makes me excited for when wesley is old enough to know what he’s doing so we can do things like this:)
December 12th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
In New Zealand it is summer, so our Christmas is often spent at the beach, with a barbeque meal. I’ve never experienced a snowy Christmas, would love to be in New York, London or Switzerland during the festive season in the years to come.
December 13th, 2012 at 9:13 am
We’ll be spending Christmas in the French Alps where my partner’s family is from. It’s beautiful, and we get to ski and snowboard, but I’m not sure about Hugo trying to walk on the snow and ice. He’s only just gotten the hang of it indoors. I’d actually love to be home in Australia with my family this year. A summer Christmas on the beach is definitely what I’m craving after all the cold weather we’ve had this year.
I hope your baby-proof tree works. We’ll be attempting the same thing this weekend xxx
December 23rd, 2012 at 8:11 am
I’m from Finland and I’m thinking of sending you a picture how it looks like in here right now. Imagine all the trees having freezy and white frosting from snow and ice. Personally I think often too cold in Finland, but Christmas is definitely the best part in being here. Right now it’s -23C.
Best to you and your family!
I can’t stand how cute and lovely Rylee is, the time has flown so fast! It’s nice to read and hear how she’s growing up.
December 23rd, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Thank you Sue! Your winter sounds both cold and beautiful
Merry Christmas to you!