At least not for me.
Decorating the trees can some times take for ever. Each ornament I place has some special meaning or memory. Like this star that always hangs to the front of my tree. A tag adorns the branch it hangs from "In loving remembrance of a wonderful, beautiful wife and mother, may this star shine brightly on your Christmas tree. Even though mom is not with us in body, her spirit will shine within our hearts forever. We love you mom!!!"
Each year the Christmas story is going round and round in my mind.
Memories of ornaments we made together for the Church Bazaar.
The ornaments my kids have made are my most treasured.
Then there is the ornaments Mom and Dad would bring home from a trip.
This one from China Town - San Francisco.
A new one this year. I made a hand blown glass ornament in Sagway, Alaska this summer.
Will bring wonderful memories of our "Sister Trip" with Chris.
Merry Christmas Sis...Love ya!
And now my tree would not be complete without a newly made ornament of my Grandchildren.
This one of Jackson......is there a greater treasure than grandkids.......
As George and I wrapped gifts, he asked me if I really thought the kids would appreciate the time I take wrapping each of their presents. Does it matter if they did not notice...sure, but the self-satisfaction is so much more.... I think about each and everyone of them as I wrap their gift.
Mom always had the most beautiful gifts under the tree. I think back and that is what I remember more than what was in the present! She was so talented. Her home was her castle and she loved decorating and arranging the most beautiful centerpieces....to this day they are impressed in my mind.
Merry Christmas 2012
Let the beautiful lights all around us this Christmas keep shinning through us as we once again welcome birth of Jesus in our hearts.
