TIMBERRRRR!

Another tree has succumbed to the Volpe Family tradition of harvesting a christmas tree out of the local forest. I am so greatful that we live by abundent forests that can usually give us a very special tree. This year, we trudged out on the weekend following thanksgiving, like we always do, and went looking for our tree. We packed everyone up and headed out hopeful of our prospects. As we drove in the 14 degree temps it started snowing. The roads had a snowpack and we got to a point where we didnt feel comfortable going any further and we stopped and Lou started hunting. Minutes later he came out of the woods with a frozen toddler, an imbommidable snowpup and a huge ass tree. He was determined that this was the best one and got a little sore after throwing up onto the car. Frannie had fun none the less. We also went to the Festival of trees and the kiddos went to see Santa. It was a festive weekend.

Staying warm in the car after a brief hike

One frozen little toddler

watching daddy lug the tree on top of the car

Gabe also is enjoying more time upright than not and spends a lot of time jumping.

busy in the jumper



"how you doin' -ya like my moves?"

kung-fu fighter-don't even think about taking him out

Big sister was feeling left out and decided to sneak into the jumper when I wasnt looking. At least she is supporting him and not acting like she is too good to play with baby toys...

Guess who was feeling left out of the action?