Day 35: Ever Greens December 13, 1861

I woke up this morning to a huge pile of snow in front of my room, it was so cold that I had to go get another blanket. Poppa was in the kitchen drinkin his cup of joe, and he called me over and said that we are gonna go pick out our christmas tree. Arthur is gonna chop it down and we are gonna bring home, the only problem is that the tree farm is pretty far from the house. Poppa also said that AnnaMae's family is comin and so are the Jacksons. This is gonna be a fun day, all bringin back the trees. Momma said because the boys have to leave immediately after Christmas, we are gonna have christmas early so they can relax and pack and such. I know what im gonna get the boys....Its gonna be a good gift and its gonna be something they can take with them when they leave. Time just needs to slow down, and I have a huge feeling next year....the boys are going to battle whether they are ready or not. I just hope they arent killed, the holidays with out Philip is so hard and I cant imagine losing another brother.

~Beth