Big Tree Plantation

Growing up in the suburbs of the 4th largest city in the nation, Christmas Tree farms aren't a common sight.  For folks who want the real deal in their living room between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there are several lots of pre-cut trees, and of course the local grocery store has a large selection.  Each year, Isaac's family goes to Big Tree Plantation to hand select and hand cut their own Christmas Tree.  This is an easy task in small town Ohio, and there are actually several tree farms in competition for business.  The whole concept amazes me, so yesterday morning, Isaac took me to visit Big Tree. 

We were greeted by a pair of reindeer who seemed quite content with the weather.  Most years, there isn't any snow in this part of Ohio before Christmas, so the fact we have about 8 inches is wonderful, and makes everything feel magical, especially at a Christmas Tree farm!  The trees were covered in snow, and since most people already have their tree and the kids are still in school, it was extra peaceful.

We had some hot chocolate and enjoyed the life size nativity and Christmas shop in the old barn.  We'll probably never have a real tree because of my allergies, but it sure was fun to pretend!