David, Diana, Debra (Jason's parents and grandma), Sara, Jason, me, Andy, Don, and Bernie (my parents) all joined the expedition. (Many thanks to all the Wuertz's for leading us up to the "wilderness"... or as much "wilderness" as we can handle in December. (Caleb and Cassie are worn out and sleeping in the trucks)...
On the way we stopped at Little Crater Lake. I've not been to big Crater Lake yet, so this was the clearest water I've ever seen in a lake. I half expected to see a shipwreck at the bottom.
Andy was thrilled to use tools... 
And triumphed over his vanquished arboreal prey!
We got some beautiful trees and had a great time...
But of course the fun doesn't end there. We got the tree home and managed to get it upright...
Lights up...
Decorated... (careful!!)
And Caleb shows off the tree (and warms up in his jacket after running around outside all day).
This ornament sums it all up. We heart our tree!!
Dearest Jozi, Andy and Caleb, An Arboreal experience of the first hand sawing type, how cool! And I'll bet cool was the word for being on one's belly doing that sawing!! So great to get your Christmas Card.
ReplyDeleteReading through your blog Jozi, one of the "Great Truths" of Life smacked me in the face like a wet fish - please take this in the kind way it is meant. Never, in my 58 years, or even before that, have I met someone who seems so much as I have been. Non-stop, so full of energy, wanting to explore E V E R Y T H I N G in this universe and then ONWARD to another universe! Too many things to say in this short msg. Please send email address, the one I have for you is old. Love you all! Judy Greenlee and my wonderful husband Prince Ted (just like the fairy tales! princes have more fun than kings!!!! and princesses have to wear dresses too often, so I'm no princessa!
More Love and Huggles for Caleb!
Tragedy struck twice this year, we lost two extremely beloved cats, now our one survivor is ill, more info in an email.
JJ