Tree and Goodness

Speaking of celebration,

you might be aware that there is a little bit of one 

coming up soon in our calendar.

You might also be aware of 

a little tradition called a 'Christmas Tree'.

Sara, being the decoration coordinator 

and social chair of our home, 

decided that a Christmas Tree was necessary

 to make the season complete, 

and so shortly after December came upon us she and I

--along with friends Matt and Pat--

set out for a day among the Trees.

We gathered the necessary supplies,

arming ourselves for the task at hand.

We headed into the fields

and considered many options

before settling on this beauty, 

who just seemed to be calling our name.

Then,

we made the boys cut her down.

With Sara's help, of course.

(Mine too.)

Then,

we set off to find those boys their own tree.

We traveled for many miles, until:

Pat found it.

We didn't argue with him.

This guy waved him over however, 

and thus the decision was made.

When everyone was happy with the finding and cutting, 

we meandered breezily back from whence we came,

our cardboard soaring,

our feet sliding,

our saw (and other things...) flinging through the air

(as Matt debated whether or not to catch me before or after the saw left his hand...) 

(Let's pause for a moment of silence for my poor boots.

....

Funny, all I can hear is GALES of LAUGHTER....)

Eventually our mission was accomplished,

and the boys reflected on our good work.

And, as I've sat in its presence these past days, I've reflected too:

Good indeed, in every possible way.