Our Decorations

Yes, we have our tree.

My boys and I went up in the mountains last week to select a wild tree. We cannot do that every year because if there is any snow at all the roads are impassable. It has been very cold here but dry, so no snow (unlike last year at this time when our snowpocolypse was beginning!) We took Miss Leah with us to choose a tree. She has never had a natural Christmas tree and was excited to participate in the process.

 I also collected an assortment of mountain greens, intending to make a wreath and porch arrangements.

I made a total of five arrangements, adding in flocked pine cones and shiny ornaments. I used all the gathered greens before I made a wreath, so for that I used a small grape vine wreath and made just a simple adornment for the door.

We decorated our tree that evening so Leah could help. I love the natural trees and how the ornaments can hang freely in the spaces. I think this is the nicest one we have ever brought down from the mountain.

This is a new ornament this year. It is from Bronner's in Frankenmuth, MI. I have a couple more that I am giving as gifts.

My angel collection is on the piano this year and I decided not to set up the village since there will be a sad absence of small children here this year.

 I got a small start to the wrapping.

I quickly put up more decorations before the family Christmas party I hosted here Saturday night for my siblings and their families.

This week I will be concentrating on baking cookies for Christmas cookie gift boxes.

Now for just a little frozen precipitation and the ambiance will be complete.