Why do we put you up so late?
We wait so long, so you'll be strong.
You are quite small, yet contain us all.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Please, I want Linda's caramels in my tummy!
(I know it's corny, but you have to see them to understand why I am so shameless!)
Sara at Greeting's from Butterville is hosting a Christmas Tree Festival. I can't wait to see every one's tree. Although, I must admit something. We are the type that wait until the middle of the month for our tree to go up. It is often a small one, and we place it on a table in the living room. Why? At first it was because of the baby. Then, it was the dog. Now? Well, now we just like the size. It is easy to manage. So, this tree is one from years gone by.
If you look closely, you will see some ornaments that are super special:
This one was made by my grandfather. We spent one Christmas at a Boy Scout camp, where we had a home made Christmas. The whole tree has these felt ornaments.
This bunny was given to me by my best friend in grade school. She made it out of an old lens from eyeglasses, a magazine clipping, lace, and is backed with felt.
This Santa is indeed placed to look up the angel's skirt. When I was younger, my uncle used to place an ornament in this place on my mother's tree. When he passed away, Nate insisted the flowers we buy have a Santa in UJ's honor. The Santa took up residence that year, and will likely do so for years to come.
So, these are only a few of the ornaments that I place each year. I hope that you will stop back soon to see if I was truthful about Santa. :)
Oh, and I didn't forget! Here is my......
100th Post Give Away!!
I started this blog over one year ago, and around this time last year, I changed the focus. It amazes me just how much it has changed. I realized this when one day, while bored, I noticed how close to 100 I was. I went back and read those first posts. If you are brave, you can too.
In any case, I needed some of these when I started to talk into the vast unknown:
And now, by by own 2 hands, I wish to send them to you. Three singing angels bringing joy to some lucky bloggy buddy. You know, in my eyes, that definitely includes anyone that comments on this post. I will draw the winner by Friday at 8 PM EST, and if you mention this on your blog, I will double your chances!
I wish you JOY this Christmas. To me, it is what makes things PERFECT!
17 comments:
Yippee! I get to be the first to comment on your 100th post! Congratulations! You have a terrific blog. I wish I wrote as well as you do. You've had some really, really great entries! I'm looking forward to another 100 thoughts from your head! Love, Kathy
Link up! I think that is hilarious that Santa is looking up the angels dress. Congrats on your 100th post. Your angels are really cute.
Thanks for sharing your tree and your naughty santa!
Your sis sent me over...how cute! I'd love to be included in your giveaway.
Now I'm going back to look for naughty Santa. Ha!
Tita Cindy it is not a Christmas tree actually it looks like one but its a orchids growing in the garden hehe..Thank you for your comment.
Aunty Cindy! Mom is lucky to be number one... she wouldn't have been if I commented earlier, but I decided to wait! :) You know I love those angels because I already said so! Congrats on your 100th post!
what a day to par-te! ahh the poem...you got me! pretty funny.
your tree is adorable. and i love the old ornaments with so much history and memories. truly wonderful!
happy 100th! love the angels and wish I had a poem for them.
Ooooh a giveaway for your 100th post AND a Christmas tree picture!
Very nice...all of it!
That naughty Santa is hilarious!
Cute, simple lil' tree! I love it! Any tree, big or small, gets me giddy for the season! Thanks for stopping by and peeking in at my little blog! I enjoyed browsing around your blog too!
Darling tree! I just love ornaments that are dear to the heart!!!
congrats on 100 posts! :)
i love ornaments that have a special meaning - the ones on my tree are antique ornaments that belonged to my great-grandmother. of course as you said when kids and animals come along they will be put away, but i enjoy them for now.
and lol @ your angels!
What fun!!
Congrats on the 100th!!!
Congrats on the 100th post. I totally blew by mine and didn't even realize it! Bummer!
I was so excited to be able to catch up with blogging tonight - I had a lot of friends to visit!
Hey there Baby Girl!
Congratulations on your 100th!! i am so old i remember Gonzo and the Angel so this was especially touching for me. take care.
Love, Mumsie
Congrats on 100 posts! (Isn't blogging fun!!!) Beautiful handmade ornaments always win my heart! I'd love to be entered in your drawing, thank you!
Joy to you, too! Heidi
Oh, I just love these. Congratulations on your 200th post. I just went to visit Kathy and she mentioned about this adorable giveaway. I love your tree.
Karen
Love the Santa looking up the angel's skirt! 100 post- wahoo for you! I am not commenting to enter as postage is too stinking expensive to send stuff up here to me.
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