We are starting a family Christmas tradition – going to cut our own tree at Hensler’s Nursery. At the entrance/welcome sign, Finley stood next to a measuring stick so we can see how much he grows each year.
We toured the barns on the lot and saw lots of animals – chickens, turkeys, donkeys, cows, goats, and a crowing rooster, Finley's favorite.
Finn conducted the wooden train and walked along the aisle peeking through the windows. We took a horse-drawn carriage ride out to the rows of Fraiser Fur trees to pick and cut one. The driver let Finley sit with him and “drive” for a bit. It was a cold, bumpy, memorable ride.
I thought ahead and packed the toy saw Finley got from St. Nick so he could have a tool just like Dada to cut our tree down. We picked a great 6’ tree, cut it down, and got a ride back to the parking lot in a truck.
We made a quick stop inside to see if Santa had arrived, no luck. Mrs. Claus greeted us and took a family photo before we paid for the tree, loaded it into Dada’s truck, and drove home. I am so glad we established a holiday tradition to continue each Christmas!
We had quite the Christmasy day =) We made Santa handprint ornaments for Great Grandparents, Grandparents, and Momma and Dada. Finley's hands are so little!
After getting into jammies, the boys put the tree into the stand using their drills. I put on some holiday tunes while we decorated the tree with lights, beads, and ornaments. The holidays are so much brighter and special with a kiddo!
