finding the perfect Christmas tree

After enjoying some Black Friday shopping with my mom and napping.  We bundled up the kids and went to Stock's Tree Farm (owned and operated by Great Pop and Uncle Greg).  It was a rainy day so Alli had a bright pink umbrella.  As soon as we got out of the car, Alli announced that she found "our most perfect tree ever" then proceeded to lead us all throughout the tree farm "just to be sure" :)  Wouldn't you know, we agreed that the one right next to our car was THE one!  Alli had a blast "helping" Daddy cut down the tree. 

Eli was less than impressed by this outing and decided he would rather hang out with Great Pop and Uncle Greg in the car where he could play with gadgets!

Funny thing was that one of the best parts for most kids about the tree farm is getting a candy cane ~ definitely one of Alli's favorite things ~ but Eli would NOT take a candy cane from Uncle Greg :-)  He waited for Uncle Greg to give it to Great Pop and then he was willing to take it.  Not like his sister who would take candy for anyone.  Guess we need to work on both of them!