big shout out to ma and pa for buying this tree for us. they got it at Festival of Trees - fundraiser where they auction off pre-decorated trees to benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois. mom said she had to have it the minute that she saw it. but they thought they lost it cuz pa didn't put a bid in in time. luckily, they did an open bid at the last minute on all the trees and ma had the top bid. thanks ma! and it was for a great cause. can't wait for next year cuz ma is gonna donate a Ride the Wake tree for auction! maybe brother and i will make one to donate too! happy happy holidays all!
