Posts Tagged ‘remembering our troops at Christmas.’
My Favorite Ornaments And What They Mean To Me
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
I’m sure that each year, as you’re putting ornaments on your tree, you get a little sentimental about certain ones. You pull it out and go “Awwww, this is from when…..”
Well, I have several ornaments that have meaning to me and I thought I’d share them. I saw this idea on an other blog so I can’t take credit for thinking of this blog idea myself!
1. Katelyn’s First Christmas Ornament.
Awww… wasn’t she cute? Being the first baby, I have several “Babies 1st Christmas 2005″ ornaments. But this one is my favorite.
2. Madelyn’s First Christmas Ornament.
Sigh. Another “awww…” moment. Cuteness! I’ll be buying Jocelyn an ornament this year!
3. Our First Christmas Together.
This is actually one of our engagement pictures. (JC Penneys. Before all the artsy, fun engagement pictures were popular.) Our first “official” Christmas together was in 2000, the year we got engaged. I have an ornament that I consider to be our first married Christmas together but it doesn’t include a spot for a picture. 200o was our real first Christmas together.
4.Remembering Our Troops ornament.
I think my inlaws gave me this ornament. I love it because it helps me remember each year to think of and be thankful for all our service men and women who won’t get to spend Christmas with their families for my freedom. It’s also a reminder to pray for their safety and return home.
5.Sock Monkey Ornament.
My family will laugh and get a kick out of this ornament. I had a sock monkey just like this one when I was little that was my “lovey”. My great grandmother made it. I carried that thing around everywhere. I still have that poor, battered thing and it’s falling apart. I’ve had to keep it away from my girls because they want to play with it. But, if I let them, he’ll be in pieces in no time!
6. “Melissa” Ornaments.
My parents gave me several ornaments with my name on it the year before I got married. It reminds me of my last Christmas living at home with my parents. I think my mom gave me this one!
7.Ornament From One Of My Favorite Students.
When I was a preschool teacher I got many wonderful gifts from my little students. I received this cute ornament from one of my favorite the toddlers I had in my class when I was a toddler teacher. I just love the simplicity and quality of this ornament. Wait. Did I say favorite? Of course we didn’t have favorites! Psshhh.
8. Katelyn’s First Homemade Ornament.
Katelyn made this angel when she was four and at her little preschool she went to three days a week. It’s missing a wing but I think it’s so cute. Maddy has yet to make an ornament but when she does, I’ll be hanging it up!
9. Dunkin’ Donuts Ornament.
This ornament was given to me by either my inlaws or my friend. If you know me, you know how much I LOVE Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Mmm.
There you have it! What are some of your favorite ornaments?
