It’s just like clockwork. Every year, on the first weekend of December, we head out to find the perfect tree. This year it started out with a full Christmas breakfast. We had french toast, bacon, OJ, and cocoa, all served on our special Christmas dishes.
After about 20 minutes of examining every single tree on the farm, we settled on the perfect 9 footer.
We have two trees in our house. The fake tree sits in the family room. It has all of the kids’ ornaments. Every year they get to buy a new ornament for the tree. Years from now, when they are ready to move out of the house, we’ll pack up the ornaments they’ve chosen year after year, and they’ll have a beautiful tree of their own.
For now, it’s the favorite tree in the house. Here’s one tree (the fake one). I’ll have to show you the real tree, in the living room, tomorrow. We ran out of lights and it’s only half decorated.
For now, here’s a peak.
Happy decorating!
Nice bokeh!
Becca, what sweet traditions! Your children will carry these memories with them for a lifetime. How awesome that they will be able to take their ornaments with them. Love it!
I love the tradition of letting the kids choose an ornament each year and then giving them to them when they're grown up. I may nick that idea since mine are still young enough. Thanks!
Lovely tradition, and sweet photos!
Jeanette
What a great fmily tradition! My parents always had a real tree, so growing up it would be a big deal for us to pick it out, too!! I can't wait to see the festive, finished product!
Blessings,
Leslie
Thank you for the nice comments!
Becca
I remember those "Christmas Tree" cutting parties when we lived in Oregon. The entire "clan" of my hubby's family (19 of us) would meet up at the grandparents' home bright and early on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. We would then caravan up to the mountains and each family found their perfect tree. Several times we encountered lots of snow, making it difficult to gauge the size of the tree. Some would arrive home looking similar to the Clarke Griswall's family tree….lol! Such wonderful memories. We now live in AZ, so faux trees are the best option here; otherwise a fresh tree will only last for about a week!