My girls and I are always ready for Christmas movies on the
Hallmark Channel. The first one of the season for me was,
The Christmas Ornament. In this movie, one of the supporting characters tells the story of their ornaments and how so many of them are from gift shops, marking the events of their life.
Later in the weekend, I was putting up a tree in my dining room. This tree is metallic and red ornaments, many of them angels. In previous years, I have had help with this tree but this year the twins just wanted to relax during their break from college and the older two girls have family trees of their own. I understood and started a new chapter, decorating this tree by myself. At first I was a bit sad, then as I was pulling out the ornaments, I remembered all the events that were connected to the ornaments.
Here is one my brother brought me from Europe, when he studied abroad, many years ago.
Then my brother and his wife had made a very special ornament painted for us. My sister-in-law called one snowy morning and said, "don't go outside for an hour." She didn't say why but we did as we were told.
After seeing the ornament, I realized the importance of not disturbing the snow. My brother took a photograph that morning.
Then there was the trip to Disney World, with the entire family, Paige included.
From the gift shop at Ellis Island on a trip with Erin
With the twins at Mount Vernon
Add to this some angels
And I have a tree full of memories. If this is not enough memories, the family room tree is amass with memories. More trips, school events, first Christmas, ones I have made (sewing and cross-stitch) and many more.
What about you, do you have a favorite ornament? An ornament you like to make as a gift? Do you like to watch Hallmark Movies, too?