Saturdate - Canton, Texas

Last Saturday, Henderson and I woke up bright and early and headed to Canton, Texas, for their monthly First Monday Trade Days.

Henderson rented a cart and then proceeded to carry it all day long.  I wish I would've gotten a picture with it loaded down!  We couldn't even grab the handle at the end of the day!

This is our brand spanking new cedar mantle!  We are getting it installed in the next couple of weeks.  Henderson told the contractor that it had to be up before Christmas or I wouldn't have anywhere to put our stockings!  :) 

After looking at junk the trade days for 3.5 hours, we decided we had seen everything and went tree hunting!  This is my first year to have a real tree; Henderson's family always had a real tree and we decided to continue this tradition.  It was sooo much fun to go.  We went to a Christmas tree farm in Canton; not only did they have trees, they had live garland and wreaths as well!

We found her!!  She's 8 feet tall and about 4 feet wide at the base.  We are in love...

I had to get a picture with Henderson's truck loaded down.  I wish I had taken a picture of his back seat; it was full of wreaths, garland, and lots and lots of items from the trade days.

We had such a great day.  I'm hoping this will become an annual tradition.  I love going and exploring Texas with my favorite person.  And, if we get to come home with lots of goodies, that makes it even better!