I’m in love with a Christmas Tree Farm. Broadview Christmas Tree Farm to be exact. It’s quaint and special and lovely and perfect and… At the risk of being redundant, I’ve had another holiday experience with the family that made me feel like I was living in a made for TV movie from a specific channel (that I have referred to in several previous posts) that specializes in heartfelt movies with a focus for a particular holiday. T’is the season!

Let’s ignore the fact that less than 48 hours before my baby had a full blown bout with the flu and we debated even going. Let’s pretend that my husband and I weren’t arguing on the drive there about walking “the back 40” knowing that the farm was closing in an hour. Because when we arrived and walked through the gate, all of the negatives disappeared. We were mentally transported to the essence of the season, and we were able to enjoy the moment with our family.

Growing up, we had a mix of years with real and fake trees in our home. I really loved them all. It was about the lighting, the decorating, and (in full disclosure) the anticipation of what would be under them. But some of my favorite childhood memories of the season definitely include going out on a dark snowy night to pick out the perfect tree to bring back home.

So it wasn’t dark or snowing on our trip this year, but that didn’t matter. There was enough chill in the air to keep the excitement, and enough to see and do for a memorable adventure. Broadview Christmas Tree Farm has a lot to offer:

• Wagon Rides
• U-Cut & Pre-Cut Trees (saws provided)
• Wreaths
• Roping
• Free Boughs
• Santa Claus
• Warming Barn
• Refreshments
• Gifts
• Petting farm area

Large parking lot – tailgating area.  “Feel free to bring your own entertainment to make this a holiday to remember.”

Behold the pure enthrallment… You can’t buy that!

All we need now is some hot cocoa from the on-site cafe. (You have to buy that.)

Inside, it was warm and inviting. It felt like a real gathering place, with spacious tables for your whole group, where they wouldn’t scoff at your muddy boots. They offered hot drinks and food, as well as, homey decor and seasonal ambiance.

Now back to our business! We decided for time and convenience sake to go with a pre-cut tree. (Next year we can plan ahead to have our full Christmas Vacation/Clark Griswold family experience.)

It didn’t take long to find the perfect one for our family.

I can’t say no to those faces. Let’s pay the lady.

Next, it’s just a matter of prepping it for the ride home…

Which clearly requires supervision (or not).

But we do have to wait our turn. And it’s not a bad view.

BTW, did I mention Broadview Christmas Tree Farm maintains environmentally sound practices? Worth noting, I think.

Okay, now let’s wrap this up. (I can’t help myself. I’m so punny.)

It seemed so big in person?

Drum roll please…

The final presentation! (Well almost, because which one of my tree waterers pulled down the tree skirt? But the truth is, embracing the imperfections makes for such a nicer season… because in reality if we waited for the perfect moment, we probably still wouldn’t have a tree!)

Hope you are all loving this time of year! I really am.