There are several other posts floating around in my head. But other things must be taken care of before I put fingers to keys. But there is no reason to wait for this post: it was too much fun, and too many wonderful photos that captured the fun, to wait for it to be chronological.
Here's the gist: in 2009 Chris suggested cutting down their tree, something the McGowans have done before, and something us Burnses thought sounded quite romantic. We followed directions that took us into the middle of the Pisgah National Forest, over 6.5 miles of bumpy gravel road, to emerge onto Zeigler's Tree and Trout Farm. We passed a sign that says "Keep Going, Almost There!" that was placed at that exact spot where one begins to think "yeah, we should turn around." Click on their name, get the address, and try it if you haven't gotten your tree already. This is the family's livelihood, and they would appreciate your business! To say I wish we lived out there may be an understatement. And there are no shortage of perfectly beautiful trees.
The road entering the farm.
Thomas & Kate carrying our measuring stick.
T liked to hide in the trees and say "bye bye!"
I told Cohen to smile like he liked me. This is the face he made.
Looking back at the house & part of the farm. We like to take the scenic route to hunt for our trees.
This, of course, is the year we decide not to send out photo Christmas cards. The first year ever that everyone's looking at the camera.
The family lets you put your kids on their 4 wheelers and take photos....
...and ride in the back of the trailer with your freshly cut trees.
Pure excitement!
It may look like Emily is about to fall off the back of the trailer. I think she had just made the joke that it was it was obvious from our kids' squealing that we do not live in the country.
1 comment:
Sad for no card...but love the pic and I'm going to print it for our Burns frame--we need one with Thomas!
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