I mentioned the red sled that went a** over tea kettle "several" years ago and broke into a million pieces. See the kind of weird red plastic Christmas tree ornament? It was made from that sledding wreck :-D. It's one of my very favorite ornaments.
I love ornaments that have special stories or memories behind them. Even years when I don't really feel like putting up any decorations, I always do because I'd hate to not visit with these special friends.
I had plans to do a post every day this week sharing something special from my Christmas. Even though it's only Wednesday now Thursday (!), I feel like the week has completely gotten away from me. And actually, I just realized that one of the main reasons my week has gotten away needs his own blog post before I go any further. Be right back.
Okay! Archie was a pretty good Christmas gift, eh? :-D
I don't do a lot of traditional holiday stuff, but I do have some favorite things I'd like to share in case you might be struggling to find some Christmas spirit this year.
One of my very favorite Christmas stories is The Tree Nobody Wanted by Tom McCann. I love audiobooks and McCann does a wonderful job narrating if you go that route. It's short and sweet and even if it's not a true story...and it very well is...it's a true story.
I always make a pan of gingerbread from Fields of Greens by Annie Somerville. This year's (first :-) cake was my best yet. Turns out if you use the actual called for size cake pan you don't have to stress about how much longer you have to bake it or how to get the middle done perfectly. Thanks, Auntie Reg :-). Sometimes I top it with poached cranberries (also in her cookbook), but usually I just warm it up and pour milk over it.
Years ago Tim put together a CD collection of our favorite Christmas music. Yes, a CD collection, that's how long ago it was :-D. He listens to his copy now on an iPod, but I'm still playing the CDs ;-). Here's one of my favorite songs. Sing along and sing it loud!
Of course my favorite sheep are maybe the best part of my Christmas. I love being in the barn at night any night, but Christmas Eve is always extra special. We'll once again do a live cookie party at some point in the evening. I'll post the time on Christmas Eve...which is tomorrow :-o.
