The tree in the living room. Every ornament has a memory or a meaning. (I collect ornaments.)
"I just know that Grandma will have candy in those jars on the piano." Smart kids. And it's obviously my job to spoil them. And keep the jars filled.
This is the purple tree on the landing at the top of the stairs. It's been two years since I put it up. Years ago I had this as the "main family tree" and after Christmas the kids pleaded, "Can we have a family tree again?" (Meaning: use our OWN ornaments?) What -- Christmas is about kids?? So this was the answer: do TWO trees. So this is known as MY tree.
In looking at this, it almost looks like a shrine to shoes. Mostly purple shoes. And leopard print. Well, yes - I like shoes and leopard. These stockings and most of the shoe ornaments were given to me. (one cute purple stocking is downstairs as a decoration) And so I was clearly forced to display them in a way so as not to make the givers feel bad. Clearly. 
The "shoe shrine" is hilarious. Matthew is excited for all the lights, colors, cousins, and grandparents!
ReplyDeleteI love ornaments. My kids are excited too - 2 weeks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Christmas cards all these years! We moved from MB 15 years ago and it is nice to hear from your family each year. It's nice to "see" all of you on your blog--great idea. If I ever get caught up enough this year to send out my Christmas cards, I'll update my blog as well for Christmas and send the address along like you did. If you want a peek before Christmas stuff is posted my address is TheFarrm.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteJoshua got his mission call and leaves in Feb, but you can watch the opening on my blog too to see where! Merry Christmas to you all!
Love, Cathryn