O Christmastree 2015

We finally got around to getting our Christmas tree this past weekend and the weather was glorious. It was a great day, but it was hard to settle down and actually pick a tree. Someone was feeling a little rambunctious and didn't really want to focus on the task at hand.

After finally chasing her down and begging her to stop being so adorable, she was finally able to come to a decision on which tree we should get. One that wasn't too big, but wasn't too small. We decided to pick it up ourselves, but I think she left me with the heavy end.

Once we finally got the tree tied up and lashed to the roof of the car, being that it was such a warm day out, it was time for ice cream. Of course, when it's time for ice cream, Zoe is all business.

Thankfully, when it comes to ice cream, mommy and daddy are all business, too. We got home and stood the tree up and let it spread its branches overnight. The next day we decorated it, along with the rest of the living room, and I think we did a pretty good job.

Zoe was quick to point out that what I put on the top of the tree was not a star, and I agreed, but I felt it was the most appropriate decoration we had. Once our work was done, we took a quick stroll down to Clark Park to hang out before it was time for bed.

She really loves that turtle!

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