I (well, PeepOne) put up the 38th tree of my adult life this year.
There have been all kinds of trees. Very small to very large. Real to artificial. Serious to whimsical.
But, because I'm me, I decided a few years ago to do some "fun" trees. I know. Bad Mimi for not using Jesus ornaments.
I started by collecting pig ornaments. Since I adore pigs it seems like the logical thing to collect. Not farm pigs, but beautiful pig ornaments. You would be AMAZED how many different ones are out there. It certainly makes my tree unique.
This year, the piggies are in storage. I am still collecting (OCD), but I decided to go a different route.
This is what I did last year...
Pitiful I know. The holiday season was rough last year. This was just the best I could do.
Peeps, I would like to introduce you to "The Red Saloon Girl". I am positive she has already come to Jesus and is now a Christian. However, she still likes feathers and bling. Here she is:
Isn't she beautiful? She will only be with me for one year. Next year her sister Lola the "Showgirl" might appear, but Red will appear only one time. (same ornaments, different arrangement).
All my ornaments are plastic since Harry is facinated by the lights and feathers.
I found this in the kitchen floor.
The things that go on while I sleep....
Here is a close-up of the fancy bottom of her dress...
And here is a shot of her hat...
I realize that I am photographically challenged. Red is much more beautiful that the camera shows...
I have finished my shopping! Yay!!
We do the three gift thing. Since Jesus got three gifts, why should we get more?
Each person gets 1)something they need; 2)something they want; 3)a surprise
Stockings are extra and don't count. It really makes shopping for my family fun to try to come up with different ways to give underwear...I'm just sayin'.
Another Christmas tradition I do...whatever gift I spend the most coin on, I give that exact amount in a birthday Christmas offering to Jesus.
Do you have special traditions in your family? Like the pink, fluffy salad your grandma forces you to eat every year? Everybody gets socks? Underwear? Do you read the Christmas Story on Christmas Eve? Attend a Christmas Eve service? Come on, Peeps!!! Spill it!! Tell us your traditions.
