Christmas Tree Farm

Yesterday, we went with some friends, Tracy and Steve, and their daughter, Claire, who is about Charlie's age, to Rancho Siempre Verde to pick our Christmas tree. It was scenic drive there on the 92West and then down Hwy 1, into Pescadero. The people there were more than friendly, and there were plenty of fun things to do. We found many swings, really large ones, and baby ones, as well as wreath making areas, and a fire pit, with marshmallows to roast. Charlie and Claire were even offered a ride on the tractor, but Charlie declined (emphatically), of course, until the man left, and then he was all about it. Stranger anxiety has set in well.






We found a tree, which is rather interesting looking, and the guys at the farm were cool enough to wrap it and then tie it to the truck.




Luckily, it only rained for about the first 10 minutes, and then although was overcast and quite cool, it was not raining. The kids enjoyed eating in the back of Pathy, quite the buffet of foods that Tracy and I had packed.

Though I do believe their favorite part was riding in the Cozy Coupe and other vehicles. We knew it was time to go when they both threw mini tantrums when it was the other's turn.





We came home to put up our tree, and then realized we had bought a tree as tall as it was wide. I could actually put lights on it without standing on a stool or stepladder. Charlie did assist, but Jay and I finished after he went to bed.






Then this morning we woke up to snow on our back deck and although Charlie didn't care, Jason and I loved seeing it up in the hills and mountains!