Christmas Memories

I was happy to take the annual after Christmas picture today with Richie. 


What a blessing that he is alive and feeling so much better.

I read a post from a 20-something friend who is away from home for the first time. She was enjoying the memories from her Christmas tree. 

Of course I had to agree. 

This is an ornament that my mom gave me from their trip to Hawaii in 1988. 

Wes's parents gave us this from a trip to Israel about the same time. 

My mom gave me this one when she was working in a Decor store. I love it. A great one to fill a hole in the tree. 

I bought pirate Santa when we took the family to the Outer Banks. I love all things pirates so I make sure he placed on the tree near baby Jesus to watch over him..or vice versa. 

And of course, I still have the kids school ornaments here and there. I was helping my kids at school with their ornaments and wondering if they would be on the tree in 20 years

I love this tree full of 40 years of memories and love.


Merry Christmas...
May your days be Merry and Bright...
Family is everything.....



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