I also got myself a tree this weekend. My dad and I went out to his Uncle Bob's tree farm, where we then found and cut down a perfect little tree.

When we arrived at the farm, all of the pre-cut trees were all quite large, so we got to ride out on the tractor trailer to the middle of the field of trees. Once out there, it dodn't take long to find one that was just right. Uncle Bob trims his tree twice a year, so they are all nicely shaped and without ugly bare spots. All I wanted was something no taller than me, and not too wide at the base.

It was a beautiful day, though frosty when not in the sunshine. It was the first time my dad and I have been together without a crowd since his heart attack, so that was nice. I did worry a little about the walk back from the field, since it was rather hilly, but he said it was just the right amount of excersize for the day.

Now the tree has been installed in my living room, and looks rather festive. Now I just need to add candy canes.