We are really excited to have our first holidays on the farm. Thanksgiving was fabulous. We were a little pressed for space, but it was cozy and the time with family was precious. The only thing that could have made it better would have been if my mother could have been here. She passed away a little over a year ago. Even though she wasn't here in person, I believe she was here in spirit. One of the things that helps me feel close to family members that have passed is having things that they loved displayed in my home. Hubby calls these things clutter; I call them memories. I have a book case that my grandfather built, a large wooden carved white goose that my mother always displayed on her table, her collection of sheep, my grandmother's and great-grandmother's quilts, and I have my great-grandmother's dresser and my grandmother's dresser. I even have my grandfather's lunch pail that he took to work every day! I am not a materialistic person, but I love these things because they were loved by those that I love! As I decorated our cutie pie, smallish Christmas tree this year, I had to make a lot of decisions about what ornaments to use. The ornaments below were a no-brainer for me. My mother made the Mr. and Mrs. Claus ornaments, and we had them on our tree every year when I was growing up. My tree would not be complete without them. Our Christmas tree is a beautiful blend of past and present. My daughter and I made a new memory this year by making the burlap garland. I have seen a lot of my friends and family post their trees on facebook, and they are beautiful. They could be in a magazine they are so perfect with all matching bows, ornaments and colors. For me, though, it wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't have the lovely mix of eclectic ornaments from the many years of collecting! From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and God bless you this holiday season!
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