Every year I plan to do a post about our tree and our special ornaments.
I never get around to it, though.
This year, I'm making sure to post about it because the boys
asked for colored lights, and we went a little whimsical with it.
I've used the same ornaments year after year
and have collected a lot more over the years from the boys.
I also started buying family ornaments after Jubal was born.
Others were passed down or given to me,
but they are all special.
I found a cute little elf to top it off, too.
Our tree has always had white lights.
I'll admit the colored lights are growing on me.
They make the boys incredibly happy, so that's what matters to me.
The following pictures are the main reason for my post, though.
I want something to look back at in the years to come.
Our ornaments.
I started collecting these the year Jubal was born.
I intend to buy one every year,
even when my boys have their own families.
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These were passed down to me.
These were a few of the ornaments off of my brother's last tree.
He passed away in 2003.
These hold very significant sentimental value to me.
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I call these my hodgepodge collection.
Some given to me as gifts, some I picked up along the way.
The cross was given to me by Shane & Julie Sikes
the first year I started working for them at Planet Cycle.
They have since sold the business,
but I still work there for the new owners.
I've been there almost 14 years.
I bought the chihuahua ornament after I lost my first fur baby.
Farley was my first fur baby after moving into mine & Larson's first home together.
I got him in 2000, he passed away November 1, 2007.
The boys only remember Bozley, though.
I got him in 2008 after a customer who bred chihuahuas
found out about me losing Farley.
She gave him to me, and I loved him for many years.
Bozley stayed with us until he passed September 13, 2013.
The boys just assume the ornament is for Bozley,
but in my heart I know it's for both of my fur babies
over the rainbow bridge.
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Made by & given to us by my friend, Christie Kirkland.
Jubal's hand print.
Jubal & Gentry made a set of these for us while
they were at Mrs. Diane Love's house.
Dad & Mom, but mine got broken on the way home.
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These next ornaments are my absolute favorite.
I'm pretty sure it's self explanatory why they're so special to me.
I will cherish them forever.
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The elves were also made by & given to us by my friend, Christie.
So that's pretty much it.
I wanted to do this post mainly for myself
so I can look back fondly at all of my family's precious ornaments.
There's nothing quite like having only the glow from the lights
of your tree on while up late watching some TV.
Especially if you're watching The Wizard Of Oz. :)
Now to get the presents wrapped & placed under the tree. <3
