1.  I was minding my own business, on my way to buy a book

2.  when I opened the bookstore door, and fell in LOVE with a purple Christmas tree!

3.  Called my husband to check in — another weird Carol scheme!

4.  Couldn’t help myself, even though I am more of a Christmas traditionalist.

5.  You should see how my old and new ornaments pop with energy against purple glittery branches!

6.  And I am all about Christmas tree celebration.

7.  I have photos of my grandsons at all ages

8.  Ornament photos of friends and other family

9.  Pink flamingoes, Snoopy, and Betty Boops

10.  My favorite ornament is one my daughter brought me when she was around three years old.  It was all wrapped up in tissue and she insisted I had to wait until Christmas morning to unwrap this green ornament with Mom spelled out in glitter — that was over 35 years ago, and it still holds a place of honor near the top of the tree, accompanied by a photo ornament of Maribeth when she was about three.

I could tell you many more stories about the ornaments on our tree, as I am sure  you could tell me about yours!