The Official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree!

When Rhett found out the Christmas tree for
our country's Capitol was going to be from here
in Arizona, he was so excited. Being a truck
driver himself, gave him more interest and he
knows the guy driving the truck that is delivering
the Capitol Tree. We were all excited to know
it would be making a stop here in Apache Junction
for public viewing and festivities!

So Rhett took Ryan and Regan to see the trucks
and trees. It was quite the event!

The tree is an 85 ft. Blue Spruce from Alpine,

Arizona. There are misters and a cooler on the

trailer to keep the temp. right for the tree.

There is also a water bladder on the trunk and

the tree drinks up to 65 gal. per day.

They even got to write their names on the sign

hanging on the trailer.

This truck carried the ten thousand ornaments,

made by Arizona school children, for decorating

the tree.

There was a youth choir singing Christmas songs,

police cars and officers, treats ang goodies, and

more.......but most of all there was SANTA!!!!!

The kids were amazed by the size of the tree and the trailer! It was a once in a lifetime opportunity!