Tree Farms

The Saturday after Thanksgiving (I'm catching up, give me a break ;)) Jeff and I went with our friends Jason and Latecia (and Family) to cut our very own Christmas tree. Though we're not married yet, I'm hoping this will become a family tradition. It's so fun to have the tree up early! At my parents house (where I live) we're not even going to have one! Too bad Costco sold out of their artificial trees early, I think my Mom is going to make the switch. And though this isn't my first choice it's certainly better than going without one at all.

Here are some photos from our adventure...our tree is very special (you'll find out why in a moment).

I didn't actually do any of the cutting. Jeff was a hero!



Apparently we can't get enough of the angry face
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Jason and Latecia have been going to this tree farm for years, it's out towards Maple Valley and offers free cider and candy canes. They also had a section of "Charlie Brown" Christmas trees which they were giving away for free. Don't worry, Jeff and I managed to snag one and it has found a home on a side table in his living room. Here are Jason and Latecia, they have a son, William (not pictured) and a daughter due in April! Congratulations guys!

What makes our tree so special? Jeff and I searched and searched...this one's too big, this ones to small...I even stepped in dog vommit, but we managed to find THE ONE. Two trees growing from one trunk. How perfect for a couple soon to be married in March! I had to have this tree and after much heavy manual labor (there was a big knot where the tree seperated) Jeff set the tree free. My hope was to find a bride topper and a groom topper and make this a wedding tree! But here's the bad news..when Jeff brought it through the front door it broke! Good thing I don't believe in bad omens, so we stuck both trees into the same stand and called it good. We don't have many ornaments but I have no doubt that many will accumulate over the years. We have our WHOLE life together to look forward to! Here's a couple of pictures of Wedding Tree 2006;)



I used a slower shutter speed to make the lights sparkle....



And lastly, I was inspired by Rebekah who was apparently inspired by "Little Birds" blog to create a SOFT tree farm. I'm planning on giving these as favors for Jeff's Holiday work dinner this Friday. This week is going to be packed with cleaning and cooking and general preparation for the festivities. I actually love hosting events so I'm rather looking forward to it now that I've finished all 22 trees (not all of them pictured).



Happy Holidays!