Dave and Ana climbed behind our house to find a Christmas tree. They had to hike way up, but said they saw some great views. Luckily there was enough snow behind us on the north slope so the tree could slide as if on a sled coming back to the house.

Knowing that the forest service has asked us to thin trees in the woods to help with fire mitigation, we don't feel as guilty to be cutting a live tree. It's beautiful and I thanked it for giving up its life, and I can't stop looking at it when I'm sitting in the family room. We still have to decorate it which is like opening up a photo album when we start unpacking the ornaments we've collected. It's kind of like the tree of our life.