Christmas Memories and Traditions

Oh traditions, we have many but I will tell you about one that is very special to me and my family. On the first two weeks following Thanksgiving we head out to Jans Tree Farm in Foley Minnesota. Santa flies in on a helicopter!!! Talk about FUN!!!! the kids always go nuts over this and I tear up everytime watching how excited they get. We have been doing this for about 6 years now and it never gets old, it just gets better! (thats jan in the middle pic there below)We hunt and hunt for the perfect christmas tree. I always try to get my husband to cut one down that wont fit in our house, oh well i dont think ill ever give up that endevor. I love me a big christmas tree!!!!Once we have found the perfect tree we head inside to Jans gift shop and, well, SHOP!!! We do see Santa and the kids get to tell them what they want for christmas. This place is sooooo popular that you have to take a number. it reminds when Ralphie and his brother are waiting in line at the store, that line, yeah thats what its like. Jan also has this crib by the fireplace full of barn kittens that Emma goes nuts over. As you can see by the look on her face she is totally delighted!!!

There are sooooo many things going on at Jans. You can watch jewlery being made, thow tomahawks, theres a firepit for weenie roasting and a special girl that sings christmas carols. So beautiful, again i tear up everytime, even as a type this i am overloaded with emotion just thinking about our next trip.

here is my middle child jordan climbing on the giant haystack maze that he loves soooo much.

Then there is this, gets me most of all. Taking this ride with my family around the farm. I am offically in tears now!!!!! I cant wait to make more memories at Jans Tree Farm!!!!