The Professor and I scoped out the various sources for cut trees before we dragged the entire family out on the hunt. Surprisingly, we found the best trees at the best price at the local garden center. The bargain bin had wonkier trees still bundled in rope, but we found a reasonable tree that is quite narrow, perfect for our narrow corner.
And to all a good night!
Patrick entertains us with peek-a-boo
Luke entertains us with the beach ball game.
Oops! Too much pie, Jared?
We had an early St. Lucia celebration when Diane and Paul were in town last week. Greta claimed this will be her last year to play Lucia, so she took the opportunity to train Luke as Star Boy. He thought it was great fun to wear the candle crown and serve the bread.
I wouldn't want to be the one pouring and forming concrete today, but I'm glad someone is interested in doing it. We are very happy to finally be getting a concrete pad poured on the side of our house, with a sidewalk connecting it to the driveway.
Papa and Patrick check out the BIG truck on our driveway.
Soon after this area was troweled it started to rain. They quickly pulled tarps over the wet concrete but some pits formed regardless.
All done!
