NC to DC Part II

Following up on a previous post, the NC Christmas tree selected by the White House this year was cut down and baled this past weekend. It left the state yesterday to make its way to Washington. The tree farm owners made the trip too and were greeted and congratulated by the First Lady.

This year we must forego our trip to our favorite tree farm in NC, Top of the Mountain. Tim's leg is still healing. We would not be able to wrestle a large, live tree in and out of the truck. Instead I will buy an artificial tree, a pre-lit one maybe 5' or so.

For many years, prior to our tree farm pilgrimage, we had an artificial tree. It was one we bought in Texas when Melanie was one year old and used for about 20 years. Of course our Christmas joy is not mandated by a live tree or a fake tree or really any tree at all. As long as we are all together and in one piece, we're happy.