This picture really doesn't do justice to our tree. We always have a fresh Frasier Fir and Jim picked this one out this year. There are red beads and clear lights and hand crocheted snowflakes all over in addition to ornaments we've collected over the years from our travels and through gifts and exchanges. I have a number of hand painted or blown glass balls that I especially treasure. I try to write when and where an ornament came from or who gave it to us somewhere on it so we don't forget! I even have some of Jim's ornaments and his stocking from his childhood in there somewhere.

The angel on top was also crocheted by my Mom. Didn't I say she was handy?! Thanks Mom!