CHRISTMAS has arrived at
Walking on Sunshine.
Our Christmas tree.
Yes, it's a Christmas tree,
not a Holiday tree as many people would love to
change the whole meaning of Christmas...
Our tree is full of ornaments that Olivia and Michael
have made and even ornaments that I made
when I was a child and throughout the years.
I took pictures the other day of our
tree and house and realized that I neglected
to get close-ups of some of our ornaments.
These may be from a few years ago, but they're still on our tree!
Michael...
Olivia...
A reindeer with Olivia's "hand prints"...
Santa Claus I made as a child...
I made this the first year we were married...
Michael was 2 when he "painted" this one...
A pretty lamb...
A simple star which reminds us why we celebrate
Christmas...
I love our tree.
I love our ornaments.
Nothing fancy,
just simple treasures that show our love for each other
and our love for our Saviour.
It's Christmas!
No matter what else is going on in our lives
we need to take the time to celebrate our Saviour's birth,
because without HIM we would have nothing.
Without HIM we would have no PEACE to help us through
the difficult times.
Without HIM we would have no HOPE to help
us go through the hardships that I know
so many of you are facing.
And without HIM we would have no Salvation.
Because without the manger,
there would be no CROSS.
"And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:10,11
On the menu at our house tonight:
SUBWAY!
Michael has an after school orthodontist appointment
and needs to be back at school early for practice for his
Christmas Concert tonight at the high school.
Michael plays the clarinet.
The Colonel has a meeting to attend and won't be home till
just in time to go to Michael's concert.
So something easy for me tonight!
Enjoy your day!
Catherine says
Dear Lois, A beautiful Christmas tree filled with loving memories. That is what life is about, making memories. Blessings, Catherine xo
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
Beautiful tree. I love it with all the lovely and sentimental treasures!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
BECKY says
Hi Gal! Pretty tree! Looks a lot like ours looks each year. We use sentimental ornaments,too, and ones that reflect the birth of Christ.
What a joy! Hope your Christmas is merry and filled with love, laughter, and fun new memories!!
Hugs,
Becky
Chatty Crone says
Gosh I must be going crazy I thought I had read and commented - but I am going back thru and don't see it.
Anyhow - I said that I think made ornaments are much better then store bought -because along with them - come all the memories of when they were made!
Love,
sandie
Jess says
So tickled to see your tree!
I love my tree too! Most of the ornaments are from different places that we've lived. And there are some felt ones that were made specifically for us as a wedding gift by Hubby's scoutmaster's wife. Such a wonderful time of the year to remember the people that GOD has blessed us with!
Christmas Blessings from me to you~
Emily says
Your Christmas tree looks great! I love all those homemade ornaments!
Maple Lane says
Such a lovely tree with so much love for one another and for Christ our Savior. Our local Subway has cold cut and meatball 6" subs for $2 and that's what we had on our way home from the dentist!!! Enjoy!
Elena says
Your tree is beautiful! I love the reindeer one with the hand prints. I know Mary would love it too. So, I am going to make one with her:)
SaysMindy says
It's always great to see homemade ornaments 🙂
I still love looking at my mom's tree and seeing that she kept all the ugly stuff I made lol.