Treasured Memories

I found a few more treasures to put on the tree that were stored in another box and added them to the tree. Then to my surprise I found my thrift store purchase of cute Crate & Barrel ornaments -5 for under $1.00 and added them too. I also purchased 2 more mini flags(England for Christie and Chile for Mark) to add to the ones I have of the 3 countries where you boys served your missions. Though flags aren't a traditional ornament, I really like them and what they represent on the tree. I think, maybe, the tree is finished for this year. Can you pick out any of your favorite ornaments? I know I've sent you some of your best treasures from grade school or scouting. Are those on your tree? I hope so. SLK and my first tree was a little, fit in the budget tree, I think about 4 ft. tall. It was fresh and smelled so good. I put it on the green trunk and it looked much taller and sharp. Most of the decorations were very simple and homemade from tissue paper and felt. The lights were ones I had purchased for my dorm at Deseret Towers that I shared with Dorinne...remember not to be confused with namesake daughter Dori. Remember the year we decorated with just the dried apple rings and animal shape sugar cookies and Maggie ate all the cookies she could reach. Clever dog. I really enjoy our trees. Hope you're having fun with yours. Love and thanks for all the fun memories of Christmas with you.