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For the past few years we have used an
artificial Christmas tree. Earlier this fall I was complaining about this shrub/tree that has outgrown its space. I almost cut it down, but decided to save it to use for greenery for the winter decorating. Sam decided that we should get a real tree this year and save money while doing it...yup, we cut that tree down and it is now our Christmas tree!
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It is shaped kinda funny, but we like it very much!
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I like the traditional tree with the sentimental ornaments...this one is vintage--my grandma gave me about a dozen of them.
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These are for present pets and past pets...
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A few years ago Sam had a sock monkey thing, so we have sock monkeys, I couldn't get rid of those!
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This is the ornament Mom gave me when I was expecting Sam.
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and Sam's first Christmas ornament.
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And his third grade ornament....
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And a Precious Moments ornament a dear friend gave me when I was in nursing school years ago...
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I made the festive quilted tree skirt--Santa faces all around!
3 comments:
ha! That was a great idea! And it looks adorable!
i love your tree skirt - very cool :D
I like it! Oh Christmas Shrub, Oh Christmas Shrub! I came visiting from Red Writing.
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