Christmas Tree Lane

We had our annual Christmas Tree Lane Walk Night on December 10th! It is always so fun! I love that they block off the streets so that it's flooded with people! The lights and the music, familiar faces, cocoa, and treats all make it feel more like Christmas time. Tyson and I were able to walk with a few of our friends and have an intimate get together at my parents house. Erin and Earl Mercado, Steve Lopez, Ryan Carter, and Brad Kennington were all able to join us. My mom has been so busy writing her thesis for her Masters that she wasn't able to host a big party or anything this year. Mark, John, and Jason(my brothers) did invite a few friends and Tyson and I kind of enjoyed having a smaller crowd this year:)There were a few points during the night though when there were probably twenty or thirty people+ crowding into the house. Sometimes word spreads that the Hales' have food, cocoa, and outdoor fireplaces to keep warm and before we know it we have a house and yard full of friends. It's a lot of fun! I love all of the company and catching up with people!
My mom had us all take a family portrait on the Lane. It turned out pretty cute. We got my girlfriend, Erin Mercado to come out and be our photographer. We all just happened to be wearing red and black so it looks planned but, it was a spur of the moment idea.:) We needed a family photo taken before Mark heads out on his mission on New Year's Eve.
Anyway, we are thrilled that Christmas is here and if you haven't already you should drive down the Lane and check out the Christmas lights!
Merry Christmas!


Tyson and I walk the lane together every year. We've made a little tradition of taking a photo with the "Christmas Tree Lane" sign each year. Here we are in 2006, and 2007.