A Tree of Blessings
When our four were small we quickly established traditions around our Christmas tree. Every year my husband Steve with our children who were old enough would leave for the nearest tree farm to choose the tree that would be the focal point at our house in December. I would listen to Christmas music as I did some Christmas baking..The children would return often with ruddy cheeks and icy fingers and filled with excitement after their mission now accomplished. All 4 grandparents were alive and there were ornaments that reminded us of them. Over the years ornate and store bought, as well as plain and home made ornaments were added to the collection. Our 2 moms loved birds and so we have some bird ornaments. I was attracted to sheep and so every time I found a sheep ornament I considered adding it to our collection. As the children entered their teen years many things crowded out the traditions of their youth. The job of hanging the ornaments gradually became more and more my j...