I had such a great day last Saturday… it was busy, but in all of that busyness, Scott and I were able to take a few hours to go get our tree and decorate! Hooray! Christmas is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year. I love the snow, the hot cocoa, the music, the treats and just the sights and sounds of the holiday. As I was waiting for Scott to get home so that we could get the tree, I spied this beautiful cardinal in our bush outside our window. Unfortunately, he didn’t stay around long, but I kind of got a shot of him!
Once we got our tree, we poured ourselves a glass of wine and began decorating. One of the last things we like to put on are these special ornaments from a gentleman named Gene who used to work in my family’s store basement. Gene was extremely talented at woodworking, but not many people knew about him. He made these delicate walnut ornaments for me one year, and the next Christmas, Gene passed away. These are hung every year in memory of him. Aren’t they beautiful?
Scott and I put these two cute little Christmas animals on our branches. One is supposed to be Scott and the other one is me. Can you guess which one is which? :)
May you all have a safe and happy Christmas and may Christ’s light shine brightly through the story of his birth.
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour,
All for love’s sake becamest poor;
Thrones for a manger didst surrender,
Sapphire-paved courts for stable floor.
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour,
All for love’s sake becomes poor.
Kassy :)
