We headed to Starr Pines in Booneville, MO. It's a tree farm where you can chop down your own Christmas tree. Last year, we went on maybe the coldest day of the entire year and therefore opted for a pre-cut tree. (As an aside, it was so cold that when we stood up the tree that was leaning against the barn, to look for nice branch arrangement, etc...the branches were frozen in place and wouldn't drop...but that's old news). This year, I was ready to see MP1's handiwork with a saw. As we pulled up on Saturday, the wind began to howl and rain began to fall. I think the temperature dropped 20 degrees while we were there. So, a precut tree it was. A beautiful one no less.
Here are MP1 and MP2 in the barn waiting for our tree to get trimmed up and bagged.
Unfortunately, they don't tie the tree to your car for you at Starr Pines...and neither MP1 nor I should get a job next Christmas doing this. As you can see, we weren't sure we were going to make it home with our tree. Here we are driving down the state highway back to our house...that's the view out the back passenger window of the car. Fun times.
All's well that ends well, though. We got it in and decorated in no time flat. Too bad I'd already ordered our Holiday cards, this would have been a great shot!
Oh, and good thing we didn't wait until today to go out. Last night, it began to snow, and this was what we woke to this morning. Note, I am photographing out the window, so the screen hinders the view somewhat - but it was far too cold for me to even go outside today!
Hope everyone out there's staying warm!
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