On Saturday we went to a local tree farm. We hiked up the hill and wandered through perfectly flawed trees! They were each beautiful in their own way and yet had simple imperfections, a new and welcome theme I have been enjoying.
I looked around at huge trees and tiny ones showcasing the beauty of Idaho.
We finally found the one and Heme was so happy that he was allowed to use the saw to cut down the tree.
Soos helped her brother and then he hauled it down the hill.
I found out they accepted cash only and so we went back to town, dropped Heme off at home and returned for our tree. Soos loaded it up proving her female strength and skills and was quite pleased when she completed this task!
We had looked at pictures the night before trying to see what we liked as far as decorating. The lights were hung, ornaments placed and in the end the kids insisted that I place the star little D had picked out!
Joy is found in the simple and ordinary things that we allow to be remarkable!
Love Lynn
As a family it was always special to cut down our own tree we picked out and decorate it later while listening to holiday music, sipping hot chocolate and eating cookies. We even use to make popcorn and string it around the tree 🙂 Beautiful tree and family memories…
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Joy in the simple things…but a fresh cut Christmas tree, and all that goes with picking it out ?? Not so simple. Just precious.
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Thanks so much Van! It was amazing!!!
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Loved your post. And I agree it’s those simple things in life that give us the most joy!
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Thanks so much dear xoxo
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I can smell it from here Lynn. Just beautiful.
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The whole house smells Peter! Thanks
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Great post! You tree is beautifully decorated.
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Thanks!
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A beautiful tree – and beautiful new, family memories. I’m sure many more great memories will be made around it this year.
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“Joy is found in the simple and ordinary things that we allow to be remarkable!” Perfectly stated, Lynn. Thanks for taking me along on your Christmas Tree Adventure. You found the perfect tree, truly, and it’s beautiful. ❤
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Thanks so much Diana!
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Beautiful tree Lynn!! Still on the fence about getting one this year. Your beautiful tree makes me want to go get one!❤️❤️
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Thanks Suzanne ❤️
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If we can find beauty in trees displaying imperfections, maybe we can find beauty in ALL people since we are ALL imperfect. I’ll bet this was one fun day!!
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So true! It was so much fun!
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Just Beautiful Lynn!!! Merry Christmas and Enjoy your Holidays!! Cheers!! ❤
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Thanks so much!
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Congratulations with your first real Christmas tree, sister 😀 It is beautiful.
I don’t know, if you already did this, but I will tell you anyway; It is a good idea to feed the tree with water daily, then you avoid that it loose all the needles, which also gives a mess and make the tree less beautiful.
Enjoy your new tree ❤
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Thanks so much dear sis!
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So true, dear friend! What a lovely tree. Wishing you the merriest!
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Thanks so much!
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Beautifully decorated festive Christmas tree. Enjoy the season and new traditions. 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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Nice tree Lynn. When we lived up north we used to go out and cut our own tree too.
Leslie
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So much fun
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It was. The children were young and so full of excitement.
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How wonderful to pick out and saw down your own tree. It looks amazing.
xx
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Thanks so much it was so much fun!❤️❤️
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🎄 x 🎄
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Beautiful, so happy for you 💚🎄
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Thanks Chris!
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That’s a beautiful tree. I love how bushy and perfectly shaped it is. Thank you for sharing this with us, Lynn! I loved it 😁
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Thanks sweet Erika! xoxo
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I thank you for sharing, Lynn!! What lovely atmosphere 😊💖
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There is a lot of perfection in imperfection and nothing beats the time spent with our loved ones. The photos are amazing, Lynn. I loved the Christmas tree too.
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Thanks so much!
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Nothin like a new tree, freshly decorated to bring some Christmas cheer. Beautiful!
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Thanks JC
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OOOOOHHHH Lynn! I LOOOOVVVEEEE it! What a wonderful experience! What a beautiful tree! What beautiful, happy smiles! So filled with Joy for you!!! HUGS!
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Thanks dear Jodi!
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Magic! Now I’m getting into the holiday mood…(K)
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Thanks K❤️❤️❤️
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That is so cool and it’s a beautiful tree and beatifully decorated! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Natalie❤️
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You’re most welcome Lynn❣️😘
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It’s perfect and beautifully decorated!’
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Thanks!!!
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Jolly, indeed
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Thanks derrick c
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I felt like I was there Lynn, enjoying it all very much 🙂
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Thanks Colleen!
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How wonderful!!!! Cutting down your own tree 😀😀
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Thanks Elaine
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Your tree is beautiful Lynn 🙂 I love how it has been decorated. So pleased you all had a lovely day. Hugs 🙂 xxx
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Thank you lynne 😀
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Flawed tree?? This looks perfect, Lynz – so beautiful and serene. I love how you went and choose your own tree and even sawed it down. It must smell wonderful and what a brilliant time with the family. Thank you for letting us tag along – our Christmas tree shop is this weekend!
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I hope you have a joyous time as you shop for your tree Annika🎄we had a special time❤️
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What a beautiful tree!
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This has been a family tradition of ours for many, many years. Your “flawed” tree is absolutely beautiful!
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Thanks so much Lynn. I hope it is a new tradition for us!
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What a beautiful tree! Looks like y’all had a fun and wonderful day! xoxoxox
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We really did PJ xoxo
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That’s so awesome Lynn!! xoxoxo
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Thanks dear xoxoxo
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Good times! The tree is beautiful.
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Your tree and the beautiful colored lights are a perfect end to your perfectly imperfect day. I love to see you with your family. I see so much love.
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Thanks so much xoxo
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So festive, what a pretty tree….Happy Holidays my sister…..enjoy, you deserve it….XXkat
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Thanks so much dear xoxo
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When you get to pick out and cut down your own tree, it’s PERFECT! I am so very happy for you and the family! xoxoxo
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Thanks KR!
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
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What a special tree. May you enjoy it. 🎄
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Thank you!!
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Love your tree!
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Thanks!!
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Wonderful is your way of storytelling
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Thanks
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