We had the grand Christmas Tree Hunt and Party the Saturday after Thanksgiving... earlier than usual but we wanted Zeke to be here for it. He had to head back to college on Monday so we readjusted our schedules. Mom and Dad, Peto and family, DGB and family, Jodie and family, Candy and family all came up to search for their trees. Afterward we came back to the house for chili and fun. Mom's knee is bad so she stayed behind this year at the house to watch the chili and keep the fire going.

Everyone piled into cars and we took off. When we got to the Christmas Tree Farm it was discovered that Candy's daughter with us. Candy thought she was in one of theother vehicles that had already headed out since she couldn't find her when we were all leaving. Turns out Veve had walked out to the chicken coop and was chicken watching when we all pulled away. She is in Jr. High now so was not too disappointed ...perhaps it was even intentional?

Everyone had a wonderful time. The house was crammed with people but it felt good to be together. The weather was nice enough that a bunch of us even ate out on the back deck! The traditon continues now with another generation of little ones.