tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post2747298282093170287..comments2024-01-08T12:20:35.916-06:00Comments on Rants by Ronni: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...Ronnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062796442588373271noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-39755947215062457792009-01-01T09:14:00.000-06:002009-01-01T09:14:00.000-06:00It's a great tree! I was in a terrible state this ...It's a great tree! I was in a terrible state this year and didn't even get our little 4-footer put up until a day or two before Will got home.And most ornaments are not on it. I took the 6 foot artificial tree to the Goodwill this year in a fit of cleaning out the garage. Got it when Em was a baby, no kids home now to help decorate it, so I wanted someone else to enjoy it if they could. My mom and sister are so clever with decorating trees. They pick a theme and do it well. This year my sister decorated hers with her own white paper stars she made and angels and it sounds corny but it was really pretty. One year, many years ago, my mom decorated our tree with all natural small gourds and pinecones and dried strange flowers and it was really cool looking. I just don't have their knack for pulling things together like that. Happy new year to you and yours! As far as I'm concerned, New Year's day really begins on January 20, and I will be partying HARDY all day!!! ...tracieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-52961627339525923462008-12-30T12:40:00.000-06:002008-12-30T12:40:00.000-06:00A very pretty tree, Ronni.A very pretty tree, Ronni.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886011161156665436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-62913784685957683282008-12-30T07:08:00.000-06:002008-12-30T07:08:00.000-06:00Same to you, Mgt!I'm off to Vanessa's to babysit. ...Same to you, Mgt!<BR/><BR/>I'm off to Vanessa's to babysit. taking my camera this time!Ronnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062796442588373271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-28491934263762039242008-12-30T07:04:00.000-06:002008-12-30T07:04:00.000-06:00Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year, Ronni...Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year, Ronni.<BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-48229035831738862032008-12-29T08:39:00.000-06:002008-12-29T08:39:00.000-06:00Heh. I thought the tree was too skinny! It does ...Heh. I thought the tree was too skinny! It does have lots of branches, though, for being as narrow as it is.<BR/><BR/>I got it for a ridiculously cheap price; a pre-lit tree, over 5', for $20. I think it was mis-marked, but I didn't argue. I bought it year before last, but last year was the first time I used it.Ronnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062796442588373271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-58314826984036397212008-12-29T03:55:00.000-06:002008-12-29T03:55:00.000-06:00Your tree looks beautiful, Ronni. A far more pract...Your tree looks beautiful, Ronni. A far more practical shape than ours, which is too wide at the bottom and takes up too much space.<BR/><BR/>Once the festivities are over, I'm going to show my grandson how to make those decorations you made for charity. They look stunning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15417436.post-70851968680422284082008-12-28T12:36:00.000-06:002008-12-28T12:36:00.000-06:00It's really quite a nice tree, Ronni -- other than...It's really quite a nice tree, Ronni -- other than the table being a tad too high -- very shapely.<BR/><BR/>I so get what you mean about your "own" ornaments. Every one on my tree holds a special memory for me. The great majority are homemade. The ones the youngsters made over the years have a beauty all their own.<BR/><BR/>As each child was born, (we have four) I embroidered a Christmas stocking ornament for them - complete with their name and year of birth. They are stitched on felt (white on the front and their own special color on back) and stuffed with quilt batting -- quite complex stitching too - would take me many hours to do one - they are about 4 inches tall.<BR/><BR/>Some how, #1 son's went missing. I was (still am) heartbroken. The only thing I can figure is that it accidently got thrown out with the tree in 1993. I did replace it but it doesn't hold the same "magic" as did the original -- and I am reminded of that every year too. (in my own thoughts) To me, they are priceless.<BR/><BR/>When the children were young, we would videotape them placing their special stocking on the tree. As each leaves the nest, I attach their ornament as the gift tag on their present from me. (inside is their own Advent calander - also from their first Christmas)<BR/><BR/>It is my hope that these ornaments continue to decorate trees for many years to come. I still have a wee plastic Santa that was given to me by my great-grandmother more than 50 years ago. Even though I don't remember her, I tell our kids the story of it every year. (They do well not to overtly roll their eyes!)<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, the story of these l'il stockings will be related to my great grandchildren.<BR/><BR/>While nothing can replace the ones from yesteryear, here's to hoping that new additions grow special meaning for you .. CHEERS!<BR/><BR/>kontikiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com