A tradition I've shared on the blog many times in the past is a holiday favorite. Erik's parents hit the road with boxes full of Christmas songs in tow for a 2 hour drive to Soda Springs, Idaho in search of the perfect Christmas Tree.
We've brought home one before and I LOVED the experience, but I'm a frigid old maid that must have her pre-lit fake Christmas tree. My bad. #perfectionistproblems
This trip was special to me because I haven't been able to make it up since I was pregnant with the girls. I was about 12 weeks along with the girls and dealing with some minor complications and it just wasn't safe for me to be hiking or doing anything unnecessarily strenous. Just not worth it. The next year the girls were still too small and the year after that, well I just didn't want to spend money on 3 pairs of snow boots and snowsuits for one trip. So finally we've made it back.
I wanted to have our Christmas Card pics taken up there this time since we would be surrounded by a magical winter wonderland. It seemed fitting. Something different to shake up the usual.
I sewed the girls some ruffle cardigans & Grandma Hunt crocheted (?) some ear warmers for them.
I'll admit, it all came together much cuter in my mind but I love this little family of mine and I'm going to treasure these pictures forever!
Red noses and all...
My handsome boys
This is their 7th year up there together!
Mama and her Hallie. Right where she likes to be.
I am blessed beyond measure. Like WAAAAY beyond.
Look at these little turkeys!
Payten and her look-alike
Just Us.
These ladies loved the snow! Saydee got tired of waiting for a sled and finally started sliding down in her snowsuit. Resourceful.
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