For the past two years we have not had a Christmas tree. We moved into our last house around Christmas of 2007 and then moved out around Christmas of 2008 to move to Eugene. So, we were on a mission to find the best Christmas tree in town.
We took the kids to Carroll's Tree Farm to hunt for the perfect tree.
It took less than 10 minutes to find a gorgeous 6' tall evergreen.
My little
tree hugger!
Great choice kiddos!
Kris did the honors of cutting down our first "live" tree. I have always felt so bad "killing" a tree for Chrsitmas, so we have only had an artificial one in the past. I was informed that they plant these trees just to become "Christmas Trees," so I didn't feel too guilty.
And all that was left was some pine-needles and the trunk.
It was so neat to watch them "wrap" our tree. This machine pulled the tree through. . .
wrapped it up in netting . . .
. . .and was ready to go on the van roof.
They also had such beatiful Christmas wreaths!
They offered hot chocolate and popcorn; Tyler thoroughly enjoyed his snacks.
My little princess!
Ready to take home and decorate!
My beautiful family!
Who is this strapping young man...he is so strong, look at him carry that tree above his head.
Go Dad!
Dominique and Kris did a phenomenal job stringing popcorn for our tree. Dominique and Tyler were so excited and we were as well!!!
All our ornaments got lost in the move so we had to go purchase all new decorations for the tree.
Picking out all the Christmas decor with the family was so much fun!
And now were have a perfectly decorated, LIVE, Christmas TREE!
What fun - I can't believe you guys did the popcorn, it was always a tradition when my kids were little. I am impressed how they wrapped you tree - what a good idea. And. . . . it turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe had to carry on the popcorn tradition! Dominique had a blast!
ReplyDeleteHmmm . . . maybe we're going to have to add popcorn strings too. That totally reminds me of my childhood.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the pic of you guys all together in front of the wreaths.
Gorgeous tree lady! I remember getting FRESH CUTE TREES when we lived in oregon! it was so fun to find the perfect one! love the popcorn garland! I did that to our first christmas tree! ahhh the memories ;) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was so much fun! Thanks for all the nice comments. Maybe next year we will have some more little helpers?! . . .as in guests...lol.
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