Christmas Tree Tradition

Last year we took the kids up to the mountains to cut down our tree for Christmas. We picked out the most beautiful tree we ever had and it never seemed to die...like all the others from Home Depot. Nothing against you Lowes and Home Depot tree buyers. We've done that for years. However, there is just something about being up on a mountain breathing in the smell of fresh pine trees and feeling the crisp cool weather of December. Last year the kids could play hide and seek among the trees. This year the selection was a bit smaller, however we still were able to find that perfect tree for the Anderson Family.

One of the special things about the tree farm that we visit is that they always take you on a hayride while they load up your tree. This year, since we went during the week, we were the only family there at that time. So, when it came time for the hayride...we had our own personal ride through the mountains. It was so beautiful to see the snow on the hills and trees.

After the hayride, we headed down the mountain to the Mast General Store for a candy treat!

The mountains are always such a powerful display of the Lord's creation. Each time we visit them the kids are always in awe their beauty and amazed by their size and strength. What a blessing it is to so easily visit both the mountains and the ocean with our family. They speak so clearly of the Lord's handiwork.