I think I am almost finished decorating for Christmas. I bet you are, too. Now if we would just stay home long enough to enjoy the trees all lit up.
Know what I mean?
We would enjoy driving up to our house with the soft glow in the windows, but I'm afraid to leave the spinning lights of our silver trees plugged in when we are not home. They are OLD and I don't trust them one bit unsupervised.
Before she died, Grandma Great gave us her old silver Christmas tree. We were both thrilled-me, because it was so cute and Brad, because it represented such warm, happy memories of Christmas at her home....
....of her homemade chicken salad
....cousins everywhere....lots and lots of them
....and more sweets than you could shake a stick at.
We thought it would be a great tradition if the tree was passed from grandchild to grandchild so everyone could enjoy it and the memories of Grandma Great. So, we passed it on, realizing that we might never see it again. I missed it, so I bought one for us when I found it at an antique store.
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| Our entryway. Don't you love the book page tree my friend made me? Me too. This is the original front door of the farmhouse where I grew up. |
Guess what showed up at our door a few days ago?
That is right! Grandma's tree! So, this year we have two silver trees and lots of sparkle around here.
We have already decided this little gem isn't going to leave again anytime soon.
Isn't it nice that our grandchildren will be able to enjoy this gift from their Great-Great Grandma and the stories that will be shared about her?
I'd love to hear about the special items in your home that inspire warm feelings and happy memories. Would you share? Ahhh, thanks!
How touching and sniff sniff!! Love the book tree too:)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day Susan
Susan, Having something of your g.parents is truly a treasure. I like the little truck with the trre in it. So sweet. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Susan, to have those precious trees and even more precious memories that accompany them. I hear you about slowing down to enjoy what you have done- easier said than done, isn't it? xo Diana
ReplyDeleteMy grandma had a silver tree. With the spinning color wheel. I'm sure it got sold when my grandparents sold everything to move into an assisted living place. How awesome that you were given yours ... and that it made its way back home to you.
ReplyDeleteI have an ornament that I remember my sisters and I fighting over who got to put it on the tree - when we girls became adults, my mom had us each take 1 ornament. Since I was the oldest, I got to choose first, and of course I chose that ornament. It's just a plastic snowman, but oh the memories it brings back. ;-)
Everything looks nice!
ReplyDeleteYes, lets stay home!! I'm tired of going.
One sentimental thing to me is a red velvet reindeer I'd asked for from the girl who drew my name in 3rd grade. My uncle had an old one and I had always wanted it. I found a second one today at Salvation Army...so excited!
How wonderful to have something so special! Everything looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is one
family that has
not finished the
decorating, yet : )
But my cards are
all out! And I
have cookie dough
in the freezer, ready
to be baked : )
Love your special
trees. My specials
are ornaments; so
many with stories
to tell.....
Enjoy this glorious
season!
xo Suzanne
Your decorations are all so beautiful! I'm sure your grandchildren will always have wonderful memories of Christmas celebrations at your house.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the story about the tree and I so remember the first tree I saw like that when I was a young girl. Thanks for helping me retrieve that memory!
ReplyDeleteAnd your decorations for lovely too!!!