Two years ago, at Enchanted Winds Tree Farm in Issaquah…
Our first trip to cut down the family Christmas tree was memorable, but not in a good way. Our little one, at 1-1/2 years old, was very unhappy, so the following year we went to a tree lot instead. This year, we decided to try again. For one, the Seattle area had recently received a dusting of snow, a first in nearly two years. Plus it was a clear, cold and sunny Sunday, perfect for Christmas tree shopping. I am thrilled to report, this year’s adventure was a home run in every respect.
And we brought Bunny. If Bunny was having a good time, then Little Bird was having a good time.
Our arrival on this particular day was fortuitous. Just the day day before, a Hallmark representative visited Enchanted Winds and left a sleigh-load of reindeer antlers. They were giving them away. I think the antlers put a touch of pizzazz in our hunt for a Christmas tree.
Big Papa donned his antlers, grabbed a saw and off we went. This was serious business now.
We searched. Up and down the rows of trees. Too tall. Too short. Too fat. Too skinny. Where was our tree?
We ate some icicles (Little Bird), got a noseful of snow (Bunny), took a lot of photographs (Mama), and felt a bit impatient (Big Papa). And we all got a little tired.
Just as hope began to fade, and a meltdown seemed imminent…there it was! Christmas Tree 2014.
Big Papa got busy with the saw, Little Bird and I yelled “TIMBER!” Down came our tree. Thankfully, Bunny approved.
We carried our prize back to the barn. After a good shaking, our tree was netted and tied to the roof of our car.
A few snowballs were thrown in celebration. And then we were homeward bound.
Take the road less traveled, Beth
karla says
Your story brings back memories of when the family would go up to the Red Feather forest area and cut our tree. Torrie would be in the backpack, the dogs on leashes and we would look for hours for the proper Charlie Brown tree. After finding a 15′ tree, we had a very high ceiling we’d drag that tree down to the car. We would then get a second small tree for Torrie. It was the one that had all the presents for her. It wasthen time for hot chocolate and burger at a rustic lodge down the road. To this day Torrie talks about what a great time it was for us as a family. Thanks for the memory.
Beth Shepherd says
Karla,
I hope our little one creates as many good memories as Torrie did.
Beth