Christmas Tree Tradition

My brother-in-law (Ian, Sean's youngest brother) came to FSJ to visit us this past week and it was so nice to have him! Ian lives in Calgary so it was quite a drive up for him, but we really appreciate it and were excited for him to stay with us! The first night he got into town Sean was working night shift so Ian and I opened a bottle of wine, sat on the couch and caught up. Ooh ya know 1 bottle turned into 3 bottles, but we had such a fun night with Christmas music playing and catching up on life!

Ian joined me for a class at the gym I go to on Wednesdays called Butts & Guts. It's one of my favorite classes. It was nice to have a workout partner that day!

Sean and I have started a little family tradition for getting our Christmas tree. We drive up the Alaska Highway and cut down our tree! I always grew up with a fake Christmas tree, but Sean always grew up with a real one. I love getting a real one and I look forward to continuing the tradition with our kids one day. It's so fun stopping at Tim Hortons to get coffee, drive up the highway while listening to Christmas music and all bundled up! We drove to the same spot we went last year to cut down a tree and there was so much snow. It was really fun to have Ian with us this year!

{ Wide Bow Headband : AshleyKae Boutique }

Sean always says you have to shake the tree first so all of the snow falls off and you can really see what the tree looks like…

We walked around a bit saying "What about that one?!" and then we would say "Nooo. Not that one." After walking around a bit through the snow that was up to our knees we finally saw a tree that we all agreed on!

Sean starts sawing the tree and then we take turns at it…

Then we drag the tree back to the truck! 

(this part always makes me feel like in the movies haha)

On our way back to Fort St John we stop at this little hole in the wall restaurant called "The Shepard's Inn" off the Alaska Highway and warm up with a yummy slice of homemade pie and hot coco!

This is what the holiday season is all about.. making new memories, family traditions & enjoy being together!

xo Ashley