Each year I take great pleasure in putting up my Christmas tree. My tree is not one of those better homes and gardens trees. It is a memory tree. As I unwrap my ornaments each year I remember the friends and relatives who have given me these wonderful ornaments. Some ornaments are just sentimental and remind me of different times in my life. I want to share a few of my favorite ornaments with you.
This is a recent addition from Felicia. I just lover her little face.
This is a nice vintage ornament that my Mother-In-Law Vera gave me. 
This is a beautiful handmade ornament that my sister-in-law Suzanne made.
This little fairy was a Hallmark purchase. I gave one to each of my sisters that year.
This cute snuggly cat was a gift from some friends in Texas. 
This vintage ornament was a gift from my good friend Lynn in Albuquerque. 
This handmade ornament was made by my Mother and Father-in-law.
This vintage parrot ornament is part of my collection of vintage glass bird ornaments. I am now seeing reproductions on the market and actually bought one this year. 
This antique German ornament was put on e-bay by my sister Patty. I saw it and had to have it.
This Irish Santa was given to me by my Dad and his wife Jean one Christmas.
This is one of my vintage glass ornaments that I bought when I was working an estate sale. I came across a box of nice ornaments. I think it may be pink mercury glass. The pink is very vivid.
I found this ornament at Marshals last year. Being Polish this ornament had great meaning to me. It is Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the Black Madonna.
This is a little wooden cuckoo clock that I purchased when I first got married. I just find it sweet and comforting. It reminds me of my childhood in Germany. It also reminds me of my brother-in-law Joe, the clock guy :)
This blown egg ornament was made by my sister Felicia. I have had it for years and am lucky not to have broken it. It is in the Polish Nesting Doll style. 
Another one of my vintage glass bird ornaments.
I usually purchase one ornament each year for myself. This was this years purchase. I totally love her.
This was one of my vintage estate sale ornaments.
This ornament was purchased in South Carolina. My sister Brigid was visiting and we did a little shopping. It is two peas in a pod and reminds me of Brigid's boys whenever I see it.
This handmade ornament was purchased in Salt Lake City. I was traveling on business and was in downtown Salt Lake City and happened upon a church bazaar. It is hand crocheted and starched. It has held up nicely throughout the years.
This was a brief tour of my Christmas ornament collection. I hope you enjoyed it. Merry Chrismas!
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