A Visit to Carnation

We weren't going to go black Friday shopping and it was gorgeous outside, so we headed out to a park in Carnation which we'd been eying to visit.  Fall City/Carnation area is one of our favorite places to go since there are a lot of kid friendly farms.  It is only about 25 minutes from our house if we go the right way, but there isn't really a wrong way to go if the road to get there is a beautiful country road! 

The name of the park was John Tolt River Park, I believe.  It has a big hanging bridge, which was originally built in 1920s but since been redone.  The park has a ample lawn area which was still as bright green as in summer and the rustic color of the bridge and fall trees made it look even more beautiful.  We crossed the bridge, which swayed gently as we walked.  The river was gentle and we did not see any fish swimming.  The kids liked walking on the bridge, although Saya was a little afraid.  We ran around in the park a little and decided to go check out the Christmas Tree farm nearby.

The Christmas Tree thing was totally random.  We noticed a steady stream of cars with a tree fastened on their roof when we were driving to the park.  It turns out, the tree farm was located by the entrance to the park and it was hard not to pass the opportunity.  We grabbed a saw and went to hunt for a tree.  The lady showed us an area where they grow a type of pine that do not shed as much and we ended up bringing back a Korean tree with chubby needles.  Mike cut the tree and it almost fell on Noah (I caught it and I am glad I did because it was very heavy).  The tree is not a typical bushy kind, but rather has tiers and can see the trunk.  We chose it for the height and since it looked more natural.  It was a good choice. 

The kids decorated the tree when we got home.  I am too lazy to re-distribute the ornaments that are placed in the same spot, but it doesn't look too bad.  The current battle is keeping Noah away from the tree.  Sean and Alyson are police and are doing a good job stopping Saya and Noah from taking the ornaments off.  Now our living room is Christmassy and has a nice scent of fresh pine.  We will put the outside decorations up this weekend since Sean is very eager to do so.  Of course, Meagan across the street already done hers. 

So, slowly and steadily the Campbells are slipping into the Christmas mood. 
We are excited to have found a nice tree farm and I can see ourselves making the trip there every year!