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We decided to cut our own Christmas tree this year. Here we are at the Rusty Gate Tree Farm...about 45 minutes from home.
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The cousins "ride" on the tree.
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The girls "help" dad carry the tree to the car.
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We visited the "North Pole" (in Coeur d'Alene) and saw this beautiful display of lights.
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Gemma's first time decorating a Christmas tree!
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She's putting on her own ornament.
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Gracie gets to place the angel on the top!
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Gracie and her BFF at her school's Christmas concert.
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A little nervous just moments before showtime.
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Owen and Gemma anxiously await the music.
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Gracie in action!
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Sisters after the show.
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Next it's Gemma's turn...in front of the tree at her school's Christmas concert.
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Gemma had quite a bit of stage fright and didn't sing much. But we're proud of her for hanging in there and standing with her class through all of the songs!!
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I think she was relieved when it was all over.
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Gracie loves to frost cookies!
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She's showing Gemma how to do it.
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Gemma's turn!
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Gemma's cookies
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Gracie's cookies
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Both girls were in our church's Christmas program this year.
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Still has some stage fright...
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Gracie sang beautifully!!
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