Tool guy ready for work

Bottomless pit on Christmas

Post shoveling treat

Trimming the tree

The boys were champion tree trimmers this year, putting the ornaments on the tree in less than two hours! The tree got up just in time, lighting the 14 hours of darkness and bringing a bit of cheer to the house.

Haircuts

Some squirming. Some whining. Some laughing. Two good haircuts.

Little Tree Choppers

Luckily, it was an unusually warm December day to chop down the annual tannenbaum. The kids had a great time roaming around "cutting" down trees and hauling the branches around. After much deliberation, we chose a voluptuous Canaan fir tree. The tree is fragrancing the house and ready for decorating!