My Christmas Ornaments

Jen at Unglazed did a fun post on her 8 Christmas ornaments and challenged us to show the following ornaments: 1. Favorite, 2. The Oldest, 3. The Funniest, 4. Most Memorable, 5. The Ugliest, 6. The Reddest, 7. The Greenest, 8. The Tree Topper. I didn't get all the categories (I forgot to take more ornament photos while I was at the log cabin) and I also put a few spins on my categories - but here they are. Let's see your ornaments too!


This is memorable because it reminds me of our builder who built our log cabin! He really looks like this guy! Except he's thinner (sorry Randy - I was not implying you were jolly!)


















This is the reddest ornament on my tree!













This is Marvin the cat's favorite ornament. Marvin has taken this moose off the tree at least 5 times to lick him to death.
















This is one of my favorite ornaments. Reminds me of our family's love of the great outdoors.












This is the funniest ornament I could find. (By the way, my husband says this is not funny and he takes this ornament seriously. Ha,ha!)















This ornament reminds me of Jen at Unglazed! She did a wonderful post on the reminder of Joy and her blog also reflects Joy! Go visit her!

Rough Ride & Decorating the log staircase

It was a miracle we made it to the log cabin on Saturday. It is a 3 hour drive to our place and it ended up taking us 5 hours due to the weather, spin outs and standstill traffic. At one point, people were turning around on the freeway and going back up the wrong way ramp! (Okay, I admit, we were one of those people, but I had to go to the bathroom!) But we were determined to make it to the cabin. Of course we had plans to go to a Christmas festival but Greg accidentally drove my car into a ditch. So by the time the tow truck arrived and pulled us out - we only had time left to go grab a meal. Transportation was not in our favor this day.

On to better things, I decorated the log staircase with garland (bought from Garden Ridge - $3.00 per 9 feet) and added ribbons and other decorative Christmas ware. What do you think? (And should I add lights?)

2 Christmas trees please, maybe 3!

I spent last night going through my Christmas decorations, sorting out which ones I would take to the log cabin. I really want to create that "north country" feel to our place this year. I am putting up 2 Christmas trees in the cabin, one will be decorated w/ the rustic ornaments, cranberries, pine cones, etc. and the 2nd tree will be a bird theme with minature birdhouses and bird ornaments. I think the birds outside need their own tree so I'll put a small potted pine tree on our deck and decorate with edible bird treats. I'm sure the squirrels will enjoy it too.
How about you - does your Christmas tree have a theme?

By the way, check out Country Girl at Home's blog. She has decorated her front porch so beautifully. And her sun porch looks so cozy and inviting as well!



Greg bought these bird ornaments for me last Christmas. I cherish them!














Here are some old world Santas that I couldn't resist. Neither could Marvin the cat! As soon as I pulled out the Santa in the white coat, Marvin tackled it and tried eating Santa's beard. I may have to put these guys in the loft window sills so kitty can't reach!