Christmas Tree Time!!

We did our annual Christmas tree outing with Chris & Carla.  I think it's about the 7th year we've done it.  So much fun!  The weather was perfect, sunny and cold.  We came back to our house, had some crock pot chili mac, the boys took naps, and we got to hang out with some of our closest friends.

The tree is up (pics coming later) and halfway decorated.  The boys did pretty well decorating, but it was a bit chaotic.  We're waiting until after they go to bed to adorn it with the plethora of Geek Ships (Star Trek and Star Wars).

Bennett goofing off.

Nolan looks super uncomfortable here, but believe me, 

he was a happy camper.

Carla and Chris

Annual group photo.

It is so great to have these traditions to carry on.  Thanks to Carla for the great pictures!

A fitting quote for this post:

“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.” 
― Ralph Waldo Emerson