Jensen’s First Christmas Tree Chop – A Rite of Passage
Every year we chop our own tree. We had real trees in our home occasionally whilst I was growing up, but we never felled them ourselves. It’s a family tradition now and every year we head out with our old saw and gloves to find our perfect spruce. The mister usually cuts it down and we all have a little saw to join in.
This year when we arrived, we were given the bad news that most of the trees had been destroyed by some pest – but that we were welcome to go and look around. At first glance, the fields looked empty – but there were many tiny, perfect little trees hiding in the grasses.
The boys decided they would like a little tree for their bedroom instead of the artificial one they usually have. Small trees mean small trunks – and Jensen Indiana was overjoyed. The chopping of his own tree! They hunted for a bushy one that would hold lots of ornaments and decorations.
Saw in hand, under Dadda’s careful instruction, he worked away. The tiny tree began to fall, and soon we were clapping as he felled his first ever Christmas tree, alone.
Our firstborn took his job incredibly seriously, full of anticipation of the moment he could call out, “timber!”
Someone else, someone covered in mud, was content to watch and eat yoghurt raspberries.
Dadda was pretty proud too. Our boy is growing up.
He chose it, cut it and carried it all of the way to the car – around a quarter of a mile. He even had it netted by the lovely owner of the farm…who let him have his tree for free, because it was his first chop, and because it’s Christmas. I’m not sure I’ve heard that phrase used in a long, long time.
One boy and his tree. Her name is Ruby. I couldn’t be more proud. Merry Christmas.
Bless him! Such beautiful photos too.
How lovely! What a great memory to keep.
Aw so sweet. I love that they have a tree in their room too. Lovely
What a lovely thing to be able to do. I fear any Christmas trees felled round here would be from someone's garden!
Aww bless him! Such a sweet boy and amazing pictures 🙂
Aww – gorgeous – clearly a proud smile in that last photo.
As an aside, I really love the look of your blog. The header is really lovely.
That's an adorable family tradition.
Ah, that's lovely, and an unexpected chance to give your old tradition a new twist! Merry Christmas x
Oh I adore this, the images are just so perfect and what a memory to have
OH wow, this is amazing, but lovely images x
I have to say you have taken some lovely photos here, I'm always envious of blogs with great photos.
How wonderful! Such a proud moment for all of you.
What a wonderful family moment this is!
What a fabulous tradition……can imagine a collage of all the photos in years to come
Lovely photo's and what a brilliant family tradition to have.
So cute! I love these sweet pictures!
Aww, how cute! I love the photos you got! They came out great! My favorite is the one with your little one carry the Christmas tree on their back!! Love it!
This is such a heartwarming post! I love the pics. I am growing a Christmas tree to use in a couple of years too!
I am LOVING all your pictures. We have a place right up the street (literally) that sells trees, so we usually just pick one out and walk it home. I would love to chop one down someday.
That's a great tradition to have! I love the pictures and I am sure he was very excited to get his very own tree. It's a shame that a disease has destroyed all the rest of the trees!
What a beautiful family you have! Living in the city my whole life this is something I never got to experience, like EVER. I can't wait for our move so my daughter can have memories like this. You took such beautiful photos too, a shame you couldn't score a big family tree, but it's nice your boys will have their own tree this year! Lucky!
Aww. Look at him with his freshly cut tree. What a cute little man!
This brought a tear to my eye. What a wonderful right of passage. That is the most adorable little tree, too!
What a cute little tree. This tradition is so awesome!
Adorable, he'll always remember that.
What beautiful pictures you have taken!! This is a wonderful rite of passage.
This is such a cute post! I have always wanted to chop down our own tree, so maybe I'll make it a new tradition!
How cute is your little guy! Such a charming story. Your photos are gorgeous by the way!
What great memories you made together. I love all the pictures. I have always wanted to cut down my own tree.
So adorable! I'm sure he enjoyed his rite of passage!
I can see why you and dad were proud. 🙂 He's sure a cutie pie (it had to be said). 🙂
Awwww these pictures are adorable! This is such a cute post and I love how he is carrying the tree on his own.
This is so lovely! Jensen is so handsome and your pictures are beautiful!
What a wonderful memory to have. Way to go Jensen!
This is such a great post. You little ones are so cute. He looks so proud to be carrying his first tree.
He's so cute. That would be a wonderful memory for him.
What a beautiful capture. The kids is so cute and adorable.
Those photos are beautiful! I also love this memory, such a look of pride on his face!
Aww what a beautiful post. He looks so proud about doing that. =)
Omg this might be the cutest post ever!!!!! I love the pic of your little carrying the tree!!!
This is a splendid way to create memories. Thanks for showing your beautiful pictures!
Haha adorable – what a cute way to have a memory in Christmas – I never thought of this one;.
Lovely and adorable! Every child's dream to cut their own tree!
Lovely and adorable! Every child's dream to cut their own tree!