We were able to go get a Christmas tree on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Huge storms had blasted the states of Utah and Arizona. We normally get trees at Jacob Lake but there was too much snow and they don't plow the roads. We went to Cedar mountain and there was SO MUCH POWDER! Walking proved difficult because we would sink up to our thighs.
I only took a few pictures because I could barely breath.
Merril's brother, Justin, was with us. Justin didn't bring any snow gear. Merril only brought gaiters and snow gloves. I brought full gear for me and all the kids, luckily. I'm not sure why Merril thought there wouldn't be any snow after all the storms but he made it work. Merril, Justin, and I hiked up a hill, which would normally take no time but takes significantly longer when one sinks clear up to their hip with every step.
Merril and I found the first one and agreed it was good enough. Bag it and tag it. Since I was in full snow gear, I helped Justin dig out the tree he picked. When I stood in the hole at the base of the tree, the powder came up to my shoulder!
Our tree has a bare spot but no matter. It's still lovely. Merril is singing and took this picture to promote it. Yay, Christmas!
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