Thursday, December 4, 2008

Where are the trees?

Every December I like to do fun, holiday things each day. On the first of December we decided to go see some Christmas trees at the "Christmas Tree Lane." It is in the same place every year - except this year. The building it is usually in is under construction. We looked there - no luck. However, as if we were on a treasure hut we found a sign telling us where to find the trees. We walked a few hundred yards to the designated area. Not there either. We looked and looked. Finally we left. My kids were sad and kept asking why we weren't seeing the Christmas trees. MaKyra was devastated that we had said we would see trees and then we didn't. Gabe just seemed confused and kept asking, "We see more Christmas?" Luckily we past by festive homes decked out with Christmas cheer and lights. Did I mention my kids have all been sick. Gabe and Parker were on antibiotics for ear infections and a sinus infection. MaKyra was sick but I thought she was okay. After walking around all over outside in a very cold weather for about a half hour we headed home. At home we found out MaKyra had a fever of 102.1. Nice. I felt like a really nice mom. We took her to the doctor on Wednesday and found out she has bronchitis. Anyways, these beautiful pictures were taken on our walk to the original location of the trees. Happy faces hadn't discovered the trees were missing yet. Matt told the kids to say "rocks" resulting in mouths open in talking fashion. There is a reason people say "cheese."