Saturday, December 31, 2022

The BIG Tree ~

 

The big tree is always the last thing decorated and the last thing put away, so it's only apropos to show it last.  I think I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with it.  My old artificial tree had seen better days, so last year after Christmas I purchased a new one.  I have many heavy ornaments and I love that this tree has stiff branches making it easier to hang them.  However, I have never had a tree with such a perfect shape.  I prefer a tree that is rather wonky.  This year on my Facebook page, lots of wonky trees kept popping up (I guess big brother is really watching, isn't he?) but I could not justify buying yet another.  So . . . this one will have to do for at least a few years.

A couple ornaments my boys made in preschool many years ago.  They are now 43 and 41 and pretty soon the ornaments . . . and my boys . . . will be "vintage" 😁  The candy cane grandson Jake and I made in 2012.




Older son Bill made this in 1987 (age 8).


And younger son J also made this in 1987 (age 6).


A favorite picture of grandson Jake.


One last Christmas picture.  It's not like I don't have a couple other sleds in the attic . . . much older ones . . . that have not been down in a few years.  I saw this at the antique mall the other day and found the small size charming.  I bought it thinking I would give it as a gift next Christmas, but love it here on the old blanket chest (aka coffee table).


Happy New Year's Eve.  My NYE will be spent "partying" on the couch, watching a movie and crossing a few Xs.  (One of these days I will finally pick up my hook!!!)  The perfect Eve, in my book.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
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5 comments:

  1. JuliaDecember 31, 2022 at 3:13 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE dear Lauren. Yet another tree... I really think your house should be in a magazine. I love the homemade tree ornaments. They are priceless.

    I like the idea of partying on the couch and watching a movie. It will be a quiet evening here as well. My New Year's Eve partying days are over, lol.

    Enjoy the eve of the new year 2023.
    Hugs, Julia

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  2. SaundraDecember 31, 2022 at 4:52 PM

    Happy New Year's eve to you as well. I'll party on the sofa with a hook in and out of my wine hand and 9:30-10 pm I'll be on my way to bed.

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  3. Farm GirlJanuary 1, 2023 at 12:04 PM

    Happy New Year!! It sounds like a perfect evening. I read a book.
    I wish you all of the best for 2023.

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  4. NMKJanuary 1, 2023 at 4:59 PM

    Love your son's handmade ornaments , they are so sweet . And that Sled is a Beauty !!!
    Hope you had a wonderful New Years Eve celebration ! Sounds perfect !!!
    Happy 2023 !!!!!

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  5. Prims By The WaterJanuary 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM

    How nice to have ornaments from your boys! I kept my tree up and just removed the Santa's from it. I still like to have the twinkling of the white lights up. I just add in more greens and Winter displays. After all it s Winter now. LOL My mom wll be back in a few weeks, so I added a few Winter displays in the room she sleeps n too. Its her fault, because growing up she decorated for every holiday. I got her decor gene. Some day I will pull out my sled growing up. It is heavier than you know what. Your big tree is beautiful and festive! Janice

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