Christmas Adventure in Frisco

The Fish Family has experienced not one, but two big adventures this weekend! Yesterday morning we joined the Bullard family and drove 40 miles northeast of Frisco to a Christmas tree farm. Mike and I wanted to relive our childhood days where you tagged your Christmas tree and cut it down yourself. So, we visited the city of Van Alstyne and a BEAUTIFUL Christmas tree lot! The owners live on a breath-taking piece of property! The boys had an absolute blast running through the trees and gathering acorns. When all was said and done, I am sad to say that neither the Bullards or us cut down our own tree. We opted for noble trees that the farm imports from South Carolina where they are native. It was the experience that counts, right?

After we all rushed home and decorated our trees, we gathered, once again, at Frisco town square for Merry Main Street; a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. This was spectacular! They lit the entire town square and the lights blink in rhythm with music that they had playing on speakers. They had everything from fake snow to Santa and real reindeer. We had such a good time! This city really knows how to do things for families!

I am sure we will have many more adventures to come! We are traveling to California for Christmas and are so excited to visit with our family and friends! We love and miss all of you. Our hope is that you are have a blessed Christmas season and an even more blessed 2008!

Comments

Lindsay @ Splat Designs said…

What a wonderful family picture!
LOVE IT!

December 2, 2007 at 5:00 PM

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