With the world in an economic spiral, Christmas and Christmas trees are a little harder to handle this year. Statements has always had a tree brought in with lights from somewhere else. This year we decided to not only be green, but economical and cut down our own tree. No, this was no trip to the forest. We visited Red-wood Christmas Tree Farm local and family owned, organically grown in Woodinville.

The best part of the whole trip was the memories Susan and I had from going. We trudged out the Tuesday before Thanksgiving when it was pouring rain. Not moderately pouring, but what seemed at the time like a torrential downpour pouring. The best part was that we got to actually cut the tree down ourselves. They give you a limb saw and tell you any tree is $40 regardless of size (we definitely took advantage of that) and you get to cut down any tree you want. It was great fun and we had lots of laughs, plus how often do you get to cut down a tree when you live in the city? I also found I am not going to be able to quit our jobs and become lumberjacks anytime soon.

The final outcome was great. We love our tree, we saved a ton of money and we enjoyed supporting a local business and having a green Christmas. No pun intended.