We have so much work we
should be doing on our new home, but I'm enjoying living in our apartment and making memories with my family.
On Sunday we drove out into the Colorado wilderness to cut our own tree, $8, can't beat that. They are somewhat sad looking pinions, but I am supremely proud of ours.
Only a thirty minute drive from Delta, but a whole other world. I was skeptical that we would actually find a Christmas tree in this barren desert, but as we climbed in elevation, the trees emerged.
Joachim protested his car seat vehemently enough that I took him out and let him ride up the dirt road in my lap. Not to worry, we never passed another car and he was delighted to feel the air on his face.
Suited up and ready to walk.
Benjamin, my woodsman.
Joachim is not bored, he's just tired. He grunted happily through the whole adventure.
Joachim's fascination with the fireplace is has been thwarted. He was not so interested in the fireplace itself, but he would use it as a short cut on his way into the kitchen which means he tracked ashes across the carpet. It was especially bad when he would grab the poker and
One of the perks to being the only grandchild on the Bartel side is that Joachim gets a present for everything. Here he is claiming his Thanksgiving present.
Only a thirty minute drive from Delta, but a whole other world. I was skeptical that we would actually find a Christmas tree in this barren desert, but as we climbed in elevation, the trees emerged.
Joachim protested his car seat vehemently enough that I took him out and let him ride up the dirt road in my lap. Not to worry, we never passed another car and he was delighted to feel the air on his face.
Suited up and ready to walk.
Benjamin, my woodsman.
Joachim is not bored, he's just tired. He grunted happily through the whole adventure.
