The Perfect Christmas Tree
This year we decided to cut our own Christmas tree from a local tree farm. It was a beautiful sunny day, except for being about 35 degrees out. The ground was still frozen and a little icy in places from a recent snow storm, but no matter. We were going to get a Christmas tree. The tree farm covers several acres and had so many beautiful trees and several varieties to choose from. One of us would spy a tree "over there", then upon closer inspection would decide it wasn't quite right. Maybe there was a bare patch, or too many brown needles, or it wasn't shaped right, etc. And yes, that's Laura wearing a skirt, mary janes, and a big Hello Kitty purse. That's my girl! After awhile, after traipsing over several acres, the trees all start to look alike, and look really good. This happens at about the same time that noses are numb and toes are freezing. It was only then that we found the "perfect tree". It was up to Laura and I to do