A new family tradition

While at the lake we started talking about wanting to find a Christmas tree farm where we could cut down our own tree.  It turns out that we were at the right place.  There were about 10-15 different tree farms in the nearby surrounding areas and the one we decided on had 35 acres of trees!

We walked acres of land searching for the perfect trees.  There were 5 different varieties of trees and it was interesting to see the differences.  Some were perfectly cone shaped and almost looked cartoon like.  We decided on a more traditional white pine and think the tree looks perfect in the house!  (More pictures of our decorated tree to come...) We decided this would definitely be added to the growing list of family traditions. 

Handley had fun hiding behind the trees

Jen and Handley searching for the perfect tree

Jen and Justen found their tree!!!

We found ours too!

Our tree on the "shaker."  It did just as the name suggests.  Shook our tree so all the dead needles fall off and I swear it works because we put the tree up in the house tonight and NO needles ended up on the floor. 

All tied up and ready for the ride back to Atlanta.