Cooking Contest

Darin's brothers are all so competitive.  I figure if you want something done, make it a competition!  Someone came up with the fantastic idea of a cooking contest.  Most likely Darin after he lost at darts and pool.  He has so many other talents boys!  The bummer thing is now he is going to have to spend hours practicing so he can win next time.  We had a great pre-christmas trip with his family.

Gotcha!!

This tree looks small in the forest, but seriously we had to cut about 3 feet off!

My kind of Hunting

We are always looking for ways to solidify old traditions and make new ones.  This is a definite keeper to add to the rapidly increasing list.  The Christmas tree hunt.  Who knew the trees you buy have actually been chopped down sometimes months before they ever go into your house.  The fresh ones don't actually shed too much and you don't even have to by a fir scented candle!

The best part is going on a hike with the family to get the tree!  It was all fun and games until the beautiful day turned into a blizzard!