Every year we cut down a fresh christmas tree. There are many tree farms sprinkled about the countryside of Pennsylvania. About a 15-20 minute drive from our suburban house. I have many memories of cutting down a tree and often times there is snow on the ground making it quite picturesque and magical. Even made the front of a christmas card. This year, not so much. It was warm. No coats. I wore a scarf just to look the part.
I have to admit we had a tough time finding the perfect tree. The trees were so big in fact we felt they needed to stay in the forrest. And I no longer wanted the "traditional" christmas tree. But rather something fun, something that might be seen in a Pottery Barn or Crate and Barrel catalogue. Mike was annoyed, gave in and said just pick a tree!
We settled on a tree that is in the blue spruce family. Mike cut and two kids cried. They declared it ugly. I think it is beautiful.
We brought the tree home, cleared out the corner, put it in the stand and stood it upright. All was good right up until the top foot of the tree was stuck sideways up against the ceiling because it was too tall. Hmm. Let the follies begin!
Tracy
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Christmas Tree Adventure 2011
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