Santa Left Us WHAT?

I wish I was the kind of person who could see a big tree in the backyard and visualize "fun"....

Thankfully, Santa had the foresight and practical
knowledge of our homestead to consider it an option.

  

Also, very thankfully, I am married to someone who not only

loves a good old-fashioned rec opportunity,

but can figure out how to install practically anything.

A few fancy knots,

a big green ladder,

bits of recycled hose,

 a measure of sturdy rope,

crazy-colored duct tape,

a handy red lighter,

lots of elf-like helpers,

and
VOILA!

if only these photos had audio....



the shrieks were loud.  REALLY loud.



possibly heard at the North Pole loud.

Poor Kate Middleton turned herself into a frothy mess trying to catch a ride.

Thanks for keeping us on the "nice" list this year, Santa.

 We hope you left the neighbors

plenty of earplugs in their stockings!