These are a Few of my Favorite Things

Years ago, my parents started a collection of Christmas ornaments for me. Here are some of my favorites, including some of those from all those years ago that my parents gave me.

Along the way, you will see Santa Clauses made of unique items including a corn cob, a lightbulb and an okra pod. That last one is one of my all-time favorites because it came from a teacher that I worked with following a discussion about the fact that I absolutely detest okra. My grandmother was the worst okra cook in the world, and I just hated it. Even though I understand in theory that other people cook it very well, I've never wanted it again.

There are also two ceramic ornaments that I painted myself - the mailbox and another Santa.

Three little elves trying to climb to another limb are favorites as well as the Santa who is jumping for joy (one of those given to me by my parents, the other is the little kitten coming out of the stocking). The little dog was my party favor from my second grade class Christmas party.

There is also a glass nativity that I nearly always put on the tree first.

Enjoy your trip around my Christmas tree.