For Christmas in 2012 we continued our tradition of driving to the mountains for our tree. Reeves Ridge, the choose-and-cut farm where we get our tree in Sparta, NC, is a hit with the kids because of its fire pit, marshmellow roasting and free-flowing hot chocolate. We are such fans of the fire pit, we built a similar version in our yard.
We also changed the lighting in our tree this year, offering Santa a beacon should he have trouble finding Mooresville in a blizzard. Though we vowed to step up our game with the outdoor holiday decorations, we remain in the planning phase.
For the holiday, we traveled to Atlanta to visit the Sutherland clan. Each year since moving to NC from Michigan in 1998, we have spent time with family during the holidays, the tradition we cherish most.
Alert: Vintage tree farm pics of the kids.
The Sutherlands 