It's just right

This is the 4th year we have cut a tree from Richardson's Farm in Spring Grove and the second consecutive year we have harvested a Canaan Fir. Canaan Firs are very simlar to Fraser Fir. They have soft 1" needles, medium-strong branches, very good needle retention, great green color. Up to 7 feet. Our tree looked like it would be too tall but we liked it so we went for it. I took the time to measure the distance between the bottom of the tree stand to the ceiling then subtracted the tree topper then subtracted a little more for fear factor that Drew would be upset. As a result, I didn't cut too much off but I could have left a little more. Regardless, it is a nice, full, happy tree with lots of great memories hanging from its branches. I have tried something new this year, I read that adding the flower preservative packet that is normally added to fresh cut flowers would help keep the tree happy. So far, so good.