Monday, February 16, 2009

A New Tradition

This year (or I guess I should say last) we decided to go and chop down our own Christmas tree. We've talked about doing it for years and that's actually how Mike's family always does it. But I had never experienced such a thing before. So we did our research and headed out into the country.

By very good luck, we stumbled across this fantastic tree farm. They send you out on tractor-pulled wagons and drop you off in the middle of a beautiful tree farm, equipped with your very own hand saw!

A view from the back of the wagon

Then you just hike around until you find the perfect tree and once you find it - chop it down!

Here is our beauty :) - it's PERRRFECT!

I couldn't believe how quick it was to cut down - it must have taken all of about 30 seconds! I guess sharp saws are a nice luxury.

When you get back to the main shop, they even give you hot chocolate! It was great - and we definitely agree that we will be turning this into a new tradition.

Here we are with our pretty tree!

OHHH - so sparkly :)

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