We got home late Thursday night, and Matt still got up early to go do some shopping on Black Friday. When he got home we went to go get our Christmas tree. We have been pretty spoiled with where we have gotten our trees from the past few years in Eau Claire, so we weren't quite sure where to go around here. We received some suggestions about Budd's Tree Farm and decided to go give it a try. We have a tall ceiling and like to have a big tree. It took us awhile to find one, but in the end Budd's served us well, we found a beautiful tree.
It was funny though, we didn't bring any twine because the farms we have been to in the past would actually come around and pick the tree up for you after you cut it down and bring it to the main area. They would shake it and bind it. At Budd's you had to bring it to the main area, they shook it, but didn't bind it, so it was an experience in itself.
Our daddy is the man, after he cut it down he lifted the 10+ foot tree onto the top of our van by himself so that we could CAREFULLY drive it to the shed (remember we had no twine so it was not fastened to the top) to get shaken. Then he got some twine and fastened it down to the van while the boys and I went inside to have some cookies and hot apple cider.
To be honest, Budd's didn't compare to the tree farms we've been to (where you could get lost there are so many trees, and it's hard to decide because there are so many beautiful big ones), but it's a pretty unfair comparison because of the size of Eau Claire compared to Clarks Grove. It was very nice AND it's all about the experience as a family, that's what matters. And we had a great one. It's nice to have a place close to home, Matt was especially happy about that....no stressing out about a tree staying on top of the car for the 2+ hour drive at 70+ mph. ;)
Jacob taking a little rest....where is that tree?
Where is it????
This is the one...................
Looks good from my angle dad....keep it up.
Way to go daddy!
Where do we take it?
Go daddy go!
Taking a break, warming up, waiting for daddy.
Daddy told Nolan to hold on to the string really tight for the ride home, so the tree doesn't fall off. ;) Nolan took his job pretty seriously.
Still holding on.....
The boys each have their own tin full of ornaments that they have gathered throughout the years. They had fun going through them. They even made a game out of it while Matt and I did a few things to get the tree ready for decorating.
Final product to come...
Saturday and today we hung out around the house trying to cross off things on our list. I've started the rest of my Christmas decorating. I love this time of the year....though don't want to even think about all that needs to be done.
Have a great week.
