O Christmas Tree: 2018 Edition

After last year's ridiculous tree adventure, we were lucky to find a tree close to home this year.  One of my friends was picking out a tree with her family and texted me that there were Clover-worthy trees available (thanks Kate!).  We jumped in the car about an hour later and drove the two miles the the tree farm; we actually found a couple of trees that were good, but finally decided on a monster.  Several people told us how big the tree is (not helpful) as we were lugging it to the baler.  As usual, we needed some assistance getting it on the truck, and then we needed help getting it into the house and upright.  And, perhaps it's a bit bigger than last year.  It's strange that Lee doesn't just put his foot down and reign me in on this, as it's a bit out of control...

The teenager...

Our tree.

Annual reminder of how much Lee loves me....

They needed the tractor to pull it through the baler.

Two of the strongest guys I know, right here... 

Nick wasn't sure how to feel here.  He'd never seen anything like this; he thinks Lee is crazy; he is furious at me because he doesn't want Lee doing anything strenuous one week out from a major competition.  Later that night, Nick and his wife went out and bought a fake tree at Home Depot.  Scarred for life.

My girlfriend Kate had to see it in person, the play by play over text wasn't enough.  Last year, I Facetimed her after we put up the tree and she actually cried, she was laughing so hard.