Out With The Old

Though I really hate to do it, I probably need to start taking down my Christmas tree today or tomorrow. I love love love my Christmas tree.

Our bedroom is at the end of our hallway and that is where we had to put up the tree this year (because we put an additional sofa in the living room). 

Such a good decision - it was like having a great big warm nightlight in the bedroom.

I made these bells in kindergarten (1957!) out of Dixie cups and tin foil and a very faded purple pipe cleaner.

This is Jim's grandma's old nativity set - such a warm and cozy little stable scene, yes?

Till next year....  --cds