Christmas Decorations and Memories

When it comes to decorating my house at Christmas there are always some decorations that are associated with some great memories. The pinecones collected while on camping trips with various friends, the miniature birdhouse tree ornaments made by a friend who has since passed away, the handmade wire and glass decorations that spell out the word joy made by yet another close friend all have special memory associations as I decorate my tree. There are even miniature watering can tree decorations that were a gift from a favorite ex-boss of whom I have very fond memories. One of my favorite kitchen ornaments consists of animated cooking snowmen given to me by an ex-coworker turned friend. Even the BB King licence plate that was a souvenir of a concert I attended with my husband sits on a burlap runner on the mantle surrounded by minature trees and a string of lights. As I decorate my house I feel blessed to have these people in my life and for the memories they have given me.