Thursday, December 16, 2010

Over the river and through the woods to find our Christmas tree

Now that our little guy is beginning to understand the magic of this season, I wanted to make our Christmas tree experience something special--a trip to a mass retailer parking lot just wouldn't cut it for us this year. So this weekend we headed out into the woods to Roberts Tree Farm in Seymour, Indiana. It was an awesome spot. Uncommercialized. Friendly. Still doing business the same way they always have. I just love places like that, and it's particularly refreshing this time of year.

You know those outings that end up being just about perfect? This was one of those times. I'll let the pictures (and running commentary from the arrow) show you all the fun we had.

Mom, stop talking about how cute these Carhartt overalls are. I'm a manly man!

You mean I'm going to get to run around a snow-covered field? I can't wait!


They have a dog here too? Oh, this place is great!


I love a good chance to snuggle with dad, especially on a hay ride.

They all look good to me, Mom.


And they smell good, too.


My parents say this is the one we're taking home.
(Note from mom: When selecting a tree from a large, open field, trees look much smaller than they will in your house. This massive mound of pine is now taking up 75% of our living room.)


Cookies and a warm fire? Let's call it a day.

We ended our adventure by warming up around a real wood burning stove in a cozy little cottage while they drilled and tied up our tree. The cottage was stocked with cookies made by the owner's wife and hot chocolate and cider in crockpots. A sweet and warm ending to a perfect morning in the crisp winter weather.

This post is a part of You Capture at I Should Be Folding Laundry. This week's theme is outdoors.

6 comments:

  1. Love it! I would love to do this someday with our kids. I just love the smell of trees - they instantly bring back wonderful memories from childhood.

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  2. Aww, I love how he's smelling the tree!

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  3. So sweet! Now I want to see it all decorated!

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  4. I agree with you - the overalls ARE adorable!

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  5. That looks like such a fun day! I have fond memories of my Dad taking us out to chop down a Christmas tree every year and we were always so excited.

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