the (great) christmas tree hunt

We've been going to the same Christmas tree lot for the past 3 years to pick out our tree. It may be a little more expensive than going to somewhere like Costco, but we like to walk around and pick out our favorite tree and pretend like we're in the forest :). Also its a mormon family owned business so we like to support them... and they send us a coupon in the mail every year which is a nice little enticement.

I think Jason's beard really completes the whole lumberjack look in these pictures. Before he had a beard I was trying to convince him to grow one, and he would say that he won't because his grows in too weak. It's funny that he said that because he gets compliments on his beard everywhere he goes. I think the only reason he'd get rid of it now is because that is all they talk about at work with him. I hope he keeps it around for a little bit longer at least.

Christmas Playlist

I love Christmas music but I get really tired of hearing the same versions of songs played repeatedly on the radio.  Here are some songs that I have been listening to this year (some old to me some new). Including a version of my all time favorite Christmas song "Oh Holy Night."

Tarley (all grown up)

It's almost been a year since we brought the adorable little fur ball home. I've been looking at her puppy pictures from last year and it melts my heart how tiny and adorable she was. I have great memories of visiting her each week until we could bring her home. It was fun seeing how much she grew since the last visit but also sad because we had to leave her there (the "bad" house we called it). She wasn't a very difficult puppy but she has turned into the perfect dog (which isn't surprising since we raised her :) ). You will never find her chewing on anything besides her toys and the only naughty thing she does is bark at strangers. She is self disciplined though and if she lets out a bark at the window she will immediately walk herself into her crate. She is very playful but not too hyper. She loves to cuddle next to me at night, and while I'm on the computer she loves to sleep on my legs that are on the coffee table. Its like having a little portable heater. She is hilarious (mainly from the voice and personality we give her) but the funniest thing she does is drag her back legs on the carpet across the living room floor to scratch her belly. It is also her funny little way of greeting me when I get home. She has a great personality and the cutest little face and we love her.