All of us have our favorite ornaments that make it onto the tree each year. Here are some of mine and the memories or milestones behind them.
After Paul and I married, we welcomed two girls into our home. While Aunt Myra was living, she would send special gifts to commemorate family milestones. These were gifts from her to our girls to celebrate their first Christmases.
Our family vacations on the Outer Banks of North Carolina each summer. They have more than one Christmas shop on the Outer Banks, but our all-time favorite is The Christmas Shop & General Store in Manteo (pronounced "Man-ee-oh" by the locals). It has everything from Christmas decor and ornaments, home decor, gift items for humans and furry friends, local crafts and artwork, and more! It even has a year-round Halloween section on the lower level. The General Store sells all types of yummy treats, and they have a relatively new wine shop.
Each year, I buy one new ornament to come home with us. I think this one must be at least five or six years old and commemorates the Wright Brothers, who lived and flew planes on the Outer Banks.
This next one is a gift to me from our youngest daughter when she visited Ocean Isle Beach (also in North Carolina) with one of her friends. It's a heavy one, so it always ends up on the lower branches.
This little blue and white ornament is extremely special. Our oldest daughter's voice is recorded on it. She was probably about nine at the time. The short and sweet message says, "Merry Christmas, Mom!" This daughter will be getting married this spring. My how time flies!
Look for more favorite ornaments and stories coming soon. Hope you will share your favorites as well.
