Christmas Tree Day

Today was Christmas Tree day! We headed out to Hart's Tree Farm in Rockford around 9:30 this morning. It was a very cold, blustery day. There were even some snow flakes in the air. It was so cold we didn't wait around for the hay ride - we just walked up the hill to the Fraiser Firs. The Fraisers were a bit smaller this year than in the past, but we found a nice 7' tree. Will was really into the process and Alex tolerated it. 

Once we had the tree loaded in the car, we drove into downtown Rockford for our traditional hotdog lunch at the Corner Bar. We got there right when it opened so we didn't have to wait for a table like we have in the past. After lunch, we brought the tree in and let the branches fall. Will really wanted to decorate it - he couldn't wait! He did a very good job decorating, although he liked to bunch ornaments up on the same branch. Especially if they were similar (2 cupcake ornaments on the same branch).

Alex was very curious about the tree, lights, and ornaments. It could be trouble. Will was barely crawling for his first Christmas so he didn't grab at the tree much. Alex was already grabbing and shaking the low hanging ornaments.

A cold day at the tree farm

Lunch at the Corner Bar

We beat the crowds

Ready to decorate!

Will took his job very seriously