This year I was BOUND AND DETERMINED to start a new tradition – cutting down our Christmas tree at a tree farm. This was a tradition that was a part of my childhood that I truly cherish and remember as one of best memories. I want my children to have the same memory – and I want to start young as my parents did with me and my siblings.
The tree farm I used to visit was called Mt. Pilchuck Tree Farm and it closed down in the late 90’s. When searching for a tree farm to go to with my family, I stumbled upon Pilchuck Secret Valley Tree Farm. It wasn’t the same tree farm I went to as a child, but it was pretty darn close! Excitement set in as we drove up.
As soon as we got out of the car, Shane and I were hit by a wall of coldness. We didn’t dress accordingly, so we knew it had to be somewhat of a quick trip. Luckily, we found our tree in about 15 minutes, cut it down, bailed it and the kids and I hung out in the hut next to the woodstove drinking hot chocolate while Shane strapped the tree to the car.
Overall we had a great time, but think it will be even MORE fun next year with both kids mobile. The tree is already up and decorated…more pics to come!
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