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Tradition 2010

Our sweet friends, Sally and Taylor, and ourselves have a tradition of getting together at Christmas to find and cut down our Christmas trees. We started this about 3 years ago and had to take a break from it for the past 2 years because of school and other things, but we were able get it together this year. I was so pumped that we were able to make it happen. We met at Sally's parents house, which is gorgeous!!! It was truly a retreat with great friends! Here are some pictures from our awesome weekend and our beautiful tree!

This is a picture of the gorgeous home we were so privileged to stay in....a major treat!!
The view from our window!

Sal's parents...such wonderful hosts and so cute!

We got to the house late Friday night and hung out a little while before heading to bed. Ryan and Taylor got up and went hunting Saturday morning, but Sal and I slept in. Then, all four of us went to a Christmas tree farm to pick out our trees. The weather was great until we were about 30 minutes into the drive and it started raining. Kind of a bummer, but it was still a great time!

Ryan would find this hat before we went out to look for trees....what do you think??

Sal and I on our way to pick out our trees!

Sally and Taylor...all smiles before the Christmas tree search

Ryan and I...notice Taylor in the background!

This is the little spot we got breakfast on Saturday morning...the pancakes were delicious!

The crew heading in for breakfast

Sally and Taylor picking out their tree from the great selection

I love this picture of Ryan holding my giraffe umbrella trying to find our tree


They found theirs!!

Me with our tree

Creeps...



Our tree....perfect!!

After the tree selection, we went back to the house. Ryan and Taylor fished/ran/hunted while the girls hung out. Then we all had to go down to the in-home theatre to watch the SEC Championship. Even though Carolina lost, it was still great.

Taylor with his nephew, Beau

Sal creeping around the tree

We walked and ate breakfast on Sunday and it was time to go. Time just flew by, but every second was precious. It was a great time of fellowship and visiting. 

Loaded and ready for the trip home


Check our Ryan's hands...he got some air!



Thanks, Stanfills, we had an awesome time! 

Our tree is the best one yet and we are loving it! Merry Christmas!!!


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