The Perfect Tree....

We set out yesterday in search of the perfect christmas tree. We are fortunate to live in an area near many tree farms, so we always make a day of it. We decided to get a tree with a root ball this year we could replant. Hunting the internet, we find a farm that has 'B and B' trees in many varieties. It is in the opposite direction from the majority of the tree farms, but the trade off of replanting the tree is worth it. We look at dozens of trees and the owner assures us that they can dig up any tree they have. We pick out a perfect specimen. My wife waits while I go get the owner. He then tells me that nobody at work that day can dig it up. We have to cut one down....bummer. The entire day became worth it when Nicole walks over to a little two foot tree and wraps her bright red muffler around it. She said it needed a decoration. It is moments like this that make life priceless. Luckily, we recorded it on film. By the way, I thought mufflers were only on cars.