A Tale of Two Trees, part I

For the first time ever, we put up our family Christmas Tree while the December calender was still in the single digits! The 22nd, or the day of Christmas week with the worst weather, usually finds us at the tree lot, at night, frozen fingers de rigueur.

After many years of practice, getting the tree in the stand and stringing lights is remarkably easy (my role is advisory so I'm not speaking for all parties involved). But as you can see in this pic, quite happy, thank you.

it's a very tall tree

Once securely in its stand and twinkling with lights, we start hanging ornaments. Invariably the discussion turns to our favorites. Some of us can't choose just one, but have a top five.

Me? I love my "Kid Ornaments". Lovingly made, they never fail to make me smile. Treasures made by our daughter, her childhood best friend and cousins; it isn't Christmas until they are hung.

How about a virtual ornament swap? Email a pic of your favorite kid ornament, or any favorite ornament, and why you love it. I'll publish the stories and pics here on the blog throughout December. Email me at pakravan.adg@comcast.net.

The tale of two trees? Yes, it's true, I do a smaller tree in the living room, referred to in our household as "Mom's Tree". But that's another post.

Thanks for reading,
Linda Pakravan