Sunday, November 29, 2009

Day Three Hundred Thirty Three

Christmas Tree Shopping


It's our family tradition to head out to Savage Christmas Tree Farm near Baxter, Tennessee, the weekend after Thanksgiving to pick out our Christmas tree. Just follow the sign ...

Our traditional tree is White Pine. We like the long, soft needles. The tree farm seems to be trending toward the Frazier Fir, though. Cutting down a tree that is specifically grown to become a Christmas tree is best for the environment they say and will certainly stay fresher longer, especially in a house with a wood stove (which keeps us toasty all winter).

Such a beautiful day for tree shopping. We were thankful for the mild, dry weather this time out.

The one. We tagged this one and will return for it in a couple of weeks.

Can you see the Mockingbird perched atop this huge Frazier Fir like a tiny ornament? That little bird was happily singing its lungs out. So sweet. Probably some Christmas carol. It's that time of year again.

3 comments:

Ann S. said...

We're seriously considering a live tree this year! We haven't had one in a long time. Love these pictures and can't believe Christmas is almost here!

Jane said...

Nice tree you picked out! I love the mockingbird in top of the Frazier Fir. Love the songs they sing.

Kelly said...

Nice choice! Can't wait to see it all lit up!!!