You don’t have to go far to get lost in the joy of Christmas!
Some of my most extraordinary adventures are memorialized on my Christmas tree. Our first Christmas together and baby’s, baby’s, baby’s first Christmas. I have ornaments that were gifts from friends and family and souvenirs I’ve collected from cities far and wide. There are ornaments from past roommates, old boyfriends, and favorite clients.
Over the years, I’ve added homemade treasures that include school photos, painted shells, crystal snowflakes, and glittered pine cones. I have a peanut wise man who my grandfather made when he was eight and a beer can cut and decorated to look like a holiday wreath. These are the ornaments I value the most!
You can tell a lot about a family by how their Christmas tree is decorated. Our tree shouts family and friends, pets, movies, love, and loss. Which I guess pretty much describes us?
Today is my 23rd wedding anniversary; the traditional gift is silver, which symbolizes beauty. Grab a glass of wine and look at the beauty that is reflected in your Christmas tree — what adventures do you remember? Please send me a note.
You don’t have a tree? Call me; I’m happy to share!
Have a great week,