Digging at Daniel Tree Farm Spring 2009

Video shows how B&B (ball & burlap )trees are dug and put into their baskets for transport (Colorado Blue Spruce in this case). First with the help of a spotter the spade is centered around the already tied tree. The machine digs the tree. Any excess roots are trimmed. The basked already lined with burlap is guided in place to avoid crushing the basket ( as is known to happen with other methods) when you set the tree into the basket. The burlap is secured with pinning nails, the basket is crimped. .... not shown is the next step where the top or crown is tied with twine the basket is crimped on top .This process is to ensure the root ball stays intacted with minimal root disturbance.

Our Spring Digging Has Begun!

Spring digging 2009!

Baskets lined with burlap ready to be staged

Track machine with tree spade attachment

Front view


The hole left behind

Close up of root ball after it is pinned , tied and crimped

Andrea standing next to a 7 footer

Bobcat track skid loader with hydraulic forks to move and load the trees

Kids imitate movie!

I just ran across this video from years ago and had to share it! To fully appreciate it you need to have watched "Escanba in Da Moonlight".

Christmas Time

A Christmas wreath I made myself .

It is hard to tell there are 6 foot spruce under there!

Casandra loving the snow!

Andrea not sure what to think of the snow.

A Black Hills Spruce we grew in our tree farm.

What would Christmas be without sugar cookies????

Even our dog luvs Christmas morning!

She had to give Casandra a Christmas kiss!

Wade grinning about his new stocking hat!
Uncle David and Casnadra hamming it up!
The kids rocking out on Guitar Hero!
I think they will be busy for a while!

A few Turkey Day Photos

We went to Uncle Tom and Aunt Sheryl's in Florence Montana!

David suprised us by coming up from Utah where he is working for P&H Mine Pro services.

The girls enjoyed there time riding horses AND the golf cart with Annie!

We all had a wonderful time and could not have asked for a better hostess!

All gathered around the table on Thanksgiving . Aunt Sheryl was behind the camera.

Playing board games with Annie!

Wade's parents ~Tom and Sandy

Wade's sister~Shelby

Wade's brother~David

2 Weeks of Catch Up

I have managed to skip a week of blogging,

So in no particular order here is a bit of what you missed.......

Andrea has been busy in school with all kinds of projects.

Above is her science animal & bacteria cell model.

Tarzan,Julie, Preston & Hannah all came up for a short visit last week.

Hannah has grown so much, I think she knows how cute she is!

Citizen of the Month was awarded to Casandra

For Making Mt. Hall School A Great Place To Be!

November 13th Casandra had her braces removed, her smile is so beautiful!

She will now wear a retainer at night until her permanent teeth are all in.

Ryan and Uncle Dave were also up since my last update.

As you can see the girls were VERY happy to see Ryan after 2 years!

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

Wade took the girls out while I stayed home to rest after my oral surgery.

They all had fun, even Wade who never admits it.

Here are a few photos .........

We also enjoyed an earlier Halloween at a friends party. Wade & I dressed up as graduates in full cap and gown ,Andrea was in her witch/vampire attire while Casandra was Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz. Then for her school party Casandra was a dancer off of Dancing with the Stars. Unfortunately these are all the photos I have this year.

Now it's on to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!