urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat My Quarterlife Crisis Ria 2009-12-25T21:00:49Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:76327 2009-12-25T20:53:53Z 2009-12-25T21:00:49Z A Christmas Story From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br />I had some internet problems last night so I am posting yesterday and todays. Since its Christmas I do have more than two ornaments posted. Merry Christmas!<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0840.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is one that I like but is also a favorite of my dad’s. My mom got it at a craft show about six years ago. Kathleen and Samantha also got one though Samantha has hers up in Rhode Island. The only difference is in the shades of purple in the hat. I love snowmen and the color purple so for me it’s a no brainers. It’s also one of those unique ornaments that you don’t find on every tree and that make it more special. I love having handmade items on the tree we have some truly special ornaments that way and the stories behind them make them invaluable.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0848.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />We all love the Muppets in our household. One of he reason skier Kermit and is still on our tree year after year hanging in there even though he is missing pieces. This one reminds me of growing up watching the Muppets sing on their own shoes and specials. I was amused to see them singing with Andrea Botticelli on Jingle Bells. Now if only they would put the old Christmas specials on DVD...<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0845.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />This ornament is from Aggie and Billy and is jointly owned by my sister and I. We both love it and while at the time we go it we certainly both wished that would happen I like to think that now we wouldn’t wish that. At least not most days.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0851.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />This ornament was a birthday gift from my sister. We both love the angels made by Willow Tree. She got me this one because it’s a familiar position for me to be in reading a book.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0853.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0855.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0856.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0857.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />Not ornaments but an important part of the family Christmas. My father is a Christmas Carol fanatic. I have seen almost every Christmas Carol version that has been made with him at one point or another. It really is his fandom. So every year Aggie has been getting him carolers from the Christmas Carol. As you can see he has quite the collection and it keeps growing. He is still missing some key pieces. Thought Aggie did mention something about a Dickens village she wants to start him on of she couldn’t find a caroler this year at her usual haunts.<br /><br />We are spending the day at home because of crummy weather just watching movies and spending the day relaxing. Tomorrow we are going to all the visiting we wanted to do today as long as the weather holds. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:76236 2009-12-24T02:26:34Z 2009-12-24T02:27:22Z A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0844.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br /><br />This ornament was made by my sister one year for a geometry project. Its one of a few that are left in the house because she also gave them away on her presents that year. We have always had a spider web on the tree. It comes from an old legend that my mom always liked to tell us each year as we were putting up the tree. There are several different versions that can e found online but I like the version we were always told about the spider weaving the blanket for the Christ baby. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:75582 2009-12-23T02:40:05Z 2009-12-23T02:40:17Z Love and the Weather from White Christmas OBC From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0821.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is actually my father’s. We got it for him a few years ago. Christmas Story is one of those movies we watch every year. While we do have it on DVD we usually just watch it on TBS on and off during Christmas day. Plus when you press a button on the side it says some of my Dad’s favorite lines. It’s a small silly reminder of something that we all love to share as a family and with all of us and our likes at times that is a hard thing to find. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:75377 2009-12-22T01:51:35Z 2009-12-22T01:51:57Z The Tweleve Days of Christmas Phantom of the Opera style From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0827.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is one of my favorites because it really is something I love to do. I am never far from a book <strike><small>or five</strike></small>. In the winter I love to curl up with some hot cocoa some cookies and a stack of books and lose myself in a good story. There are also blankets involved and usually the recliner that is now in the man room. I don’t even worry about being interrupted because once I start reading it’s hard to get my attention off the book. This ornament is from my parents and I believe the book mark says 2003 so it is fairly recent compared to some of my choices. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:75261 2009-12-21T02:49:07Z 2009-12-21T02:50:02Z Winter Wonderland by Sugarland From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0802.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />These two ornaments of figure skaters are just two of several we got from Helen. Asides from the figure skaters there are angels and people dressed in finery. But the skaters always captured my attention. I remember playing with them before I’d have to sacrifice them to the tree, spinning the figurines through their routines. (Now that I am thinking of it, I played with Christmas things a lot when I was little).<br /><br />Helen lived just down the road from my grandmother. She was friends with my grandmothers, her husband fished with mom’s dad and both my parents were friends with her kids. Me I simply loved her. Her house was so much fun she had a giant lilac tree next to it, a large caged area of doves, and a rusted old pump in her yard that my mother hated to see me drink out of. So of course it was that much more desirable to me.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0835.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />This is Kathleen, myself, and Helen most likely Christmas in the late 80’s. Sorry the quality isn’t the best our scanner isn’t working right so it’s a picture of a picture. I went scrounging around in the photo box but this was the one where I looked the oldest. While Helen was only in my life for a short time I remember her and the time I spent with her very well.<br /><br />As a bonus another item I used to play with at Christmas time.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0830.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />Sharp eyes might notice it has been moved since the peek I showed of it earlier. This isn’t actually the whole set that I used to play with. When I was 4 I was playing with the nativity early Christmas morning amusing myself until I could open the presents. I accidentally dropped Joseph off a table and down the steps decapitating him and proceeded to hightail it back to bed, where I could possibly have been the cause of the accident, that didn't work. For several years after Joseph had pieces of his head missing until mom found a replacement that fit in with the set. See I told you I did a lot of playing with Christmas minutiae. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:74994 2009-12-20T04:35:23Z 2009-12-20T04:36:32Z From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0799.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is from Aggie and Billy they bought it for me at a craft show. They became friends of my parents around the same time that I was born. Since that time they have become part of the family. There is hardly a week that goes by that we don’t see or talk to them. And it all goes back to them buying this little ornament after meeting my dad at the Lion’s Club. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:74549 2009-12-19T04:14:22Z 2009-12-19T04:16:55Z Hark the Harold Angles Sing by Alexis Cole via AccuHolidays From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0816.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />My mom thinks that I got two of these ornaments but I only saw one in the box so who knows for sure. Like some of the other ball ornaments from when I was little it had a plastic top so it can’t be hung on the tree anymore. Still it’s one that I treasure and take out every year even if it is just to look at it while the tree goes up and down. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:74275 2009-12-18T03:05:42Z 2009-12-18T03:05:55Z A.C. 360 on CNN From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0770.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is one that I made. You can kinda still see the Maria I painted on it. It was probably an art project in first grade. I was probably trying to make it look like my radio flyer that I had from home but drawing/painting has never been my strong suit. If I was to make it again now I think it would look about the same with just my name having improved. The rest of the white still would be there. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:74165 2009-12-17T02:02:49Z 2009-12-17T02:03:04Z Holiday on Broadway via AccuHolidays From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0806.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is from El Salvador. I went/go to a Jesuit university and each year they sell items from El Salvador around the time of the anniversary for the Jesuit martyrs. I love the colors on this ornament. I also bought a cross from them one year that is currently hanging in the living room. I love the vibrant colors on both the ornament and the cross. The ornament stands as a good reminder that there are many reasons for the season. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:73980 2009-12-16T02:26:54Z 2009-12-16T02:27:22Z How the Earth was Made From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0815.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is the one I got for my first Christmas. A little older than one month at then I don’t remember a thing about the holiday though I do remember some of the gifts I got that year they were my favorites as I got a little older. I actually really like the decorative ball ornaments even though they really aren’t the style now. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:73573 2009-12-15T02:52:59Z 2009-12-15T02:53:16Z The Big Bang Theory From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0818.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br /><br />This ornament belongs to my mom. I don’t remember what year she got it though I am sure its on there somewhere. We got it because when we little my mom was always using the sewing machine to make our Halloween costumes. It never failed that until we were in high school if we picked a costume she would be able to make it. I used to love pulling out the thin paper and pinning it to fabric watching it all come together. I still marvel over the fact that all those pieces would come together to form an outfit. Unfortunately some costumes were lent away that have never come back but I still have some in my closet that hopefully I will be able to pass on. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:73274 2009-12-14T03:24:10Z 2009-12-14T03:24:25Z Pawn Star on History From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0769.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br /><br />This ornament was made for me by the woman who helped me pass my math classes in high school. She worked with me every week for an hour all year round from my sophomore to senior year. All credit for grades over a D go to her and the many hours we spent working together. I still remember the easy trick she taught me to solve the FOIL equations. It reminds me that even when I think its hard and that I will never get the solution with lots of effort I can do it. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:72975 2009-12-12T04:53:04Z 2009-12-12T04:55:18Z Carols for a Cure From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0778.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This is one of my dog ornaments. I’ve been collecting them for the past 19 years. I picked this one out of all 18 I have so far because this one I got after a rough year. This was the year I lost both my Grammies within a few months of each other. It was my last year of classes and as I threw myself into work I also saw them getting sicker as the months went on. Often times one would be leaving the hospital and the other one would go in. It was like they knew somehow. <br /><br />By Christmas I wasn’t in the most joyous mood. It is actually the second hardest one I can remember having but the small puppy ornament did make me smile.<br /><br />Because I won’t have internet access tomorrow I will leave you with another ornament.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0812.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />This one was a gift for my 2nd Christmas. My Aunt Mary G had it made for me. It goes on the bottom of the tree every year because it’s so big. I think it was made by a friend of hers. I love this ornament because it’s unique. We defiantly don’t have anything else like it on the tree. It also has an adorable picture of me in it so that counts to. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:72953 2009-12-11T02:02:21Z 2009-12-11T02:03:36Z Last Christmas by Glee cast From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0785.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament came on top of a gift from <span class="ljuser i-ljuser i-ljuser-type-P " data-ljuser="vet_girl" lj:user="vet_girl" ><a href="https://vet-girl.livejournal.com/profile/" target="_self" class="i-ljuser-profile" ><img class="i-ljuser-userhead" src="https://l-stat.livejournal.net/img/userinfo_v8.png?v=17080&v=923.1" /></a><a href="https://vet-girl.livejournal.com/" class="i-ljuser-username" target="_self" ><b>vet_girl</b></a></span>'s parents. I love snowmen so this was a great thing to see on top of the gift. I love having random ornaments that came from people in my life. They don’t have to be exotic or some expensive item. Just something small that says someone thought of me during the year. <br /><br />So in honor of a sweet thought I leave you with short and sweet. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:72621 2009-12-10T03:23:46Z 2009-12-10T03:24:55Z Dinner Impossible on Food Network From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0771.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is one of a set that my mother painted. Like the angels we have a box full of snowmen, nutcrackers, angels, bells and other Christmas items. We don’t always put them on the tree anymore, our collections of other ornaments don’t leave much room but we always take them out and look at them.<br /><br />I remember when I was young and before we started collecting hallmark ornaments the way we do now. These were the ornaments I would hang on the tree. They weren’t breakable like the fragile balls and glass figurines that mostly filled the tree in those years.<br /><br />Now that I am older though I can see the snowman looks a little demented with his pipe but maybe its just the camera angle. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:72447 2009-12-09T02:45:05Z 2009-12-16T02:28:11Z How the Earth was Made on History From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0790.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is special to me because its a painting of my favorite place in the world. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Maine. We used to rent a house up near the light from one of my parent's co-worker and would spend 1 week a summer up there. We'd go to Pemaquid at least once during that week but usually we would go at least 2 or 3 times and explore the rocks. I'd do the mesueam inside every year and I loved looking at the old pictures and news paper articles about the light and the surrounding area. We could even climb up to the top of the light and cover a certain area to make the light flash.<br /><br />This lighthouse is so iconic to me I can even freak out people by recognizing it in random places. When we went to California to visit Patty and Alan soon after Sophia was born I picked up a statue in a store and said look its Pemaquid. Patty took it saying I couldn't know that and fell silent when turning it over saw that yes it was.<br /><br />Also for Christmas one year Cheryl had a painting made for me of the light. The artist put his own spin on it and its beautiful. However I opened at the house side not the tower side and went Pemaquid! She was stunned I got it to.<br /><br />Also Pemaquid is the lighthouse pictured on the back to the Maine state quarter. And you can take that to the bank.<br /><br />Now back to finishing up my final before I submit it tonight. I am sick of looking at it! I just hope its done right. And if not perfect at least I pull through with a B for the class. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:72047 2009-12-08T01:27:00Z 2009-12-23T00:56:44Z How I Met Your Mother From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0810.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br /><br />I bought this ornament a few years ago when I decided I wanted to start just a random collection of ornaments. I love Winnie the Pooh so this was the perfect choice for me. It also reminded me of when I got my stuffed dog for Christmas one year opening the box and seeing the dog inside. I still have that dog and looking at the ornament reminds me the happiness that treasured stuffed animal can bring. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:71831 2009-12-07T02:04:40Z 2009-12-07T02:04:57Z The Treasure of Jesse James on History From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0797.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This doll has been on our tree as long as I can remember. My mom bought it a years ago with one of her co-workers as buying them. I loved this doll and many years after Christmas my mom couldn’t find it because I had hidden her in my room to play with. It was a game how long until she finally would back her away for another year when the process would repeat itself. Now though after the holidays she gets packed up with the rest of the tree. Maybe I should play the game for old's time sake. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:71516 2009-12-06T02:33:05Z 2009-12-06T02:33:21Z Broadway Carols for a Cure From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0772.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This is just one of a boxful of ornaments we have like this. They were made by my Gram M. She was always making things for us even when she was sick and I treasure them all. We have enough that they go on a separate tree in the living room. <br /><br />This is different from my other picks because there was no decision made as to what one I would take from the box. They are all special so I took the one on the top.<br /><br />So as a bonus here is the grandparent’s tree. The tree and angel topper were my mom’s parents and the ornaments from my dad’s mom.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/1205092110.jpg" loading="lazy" /><br /><br />There is a story coming up about the nativity scene you can somewhat see in the picture. It just has to come on a night when I’m not doing my final. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:71201 2009-12-05T02:55:51Z 2009-12-06T02:05:57Z Dollhouse From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0788.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is another one that is older than I am. I don’t remember where my parents got it from I think her parents only because her brother has one as well. Kermit has defiantly seen better days but every year he goes on our tree as if skiing the Rockies.<br /><br />So even though I am not a skier Kermit is going strong. Besides we can always use a reminder not to give up. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:71035 2009-12-03T23:28:54Z 2009-12-04T00:03:15Z NCIS From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0793.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament was made by Samantha or as we call her the “other sister”. Samantha has become part of the family. We meet her through my sister. They were in the same grade middle/high school and became inseparable.<br /><br />The ornament came about because while at the time our three has ornaments with my name and my sisters Samantha didn’t. So Viola! She made an ornament that has been on our tree every year since my sister was in high school. Even though we do have "real" ornaments with her name on them now.<br /><br />Samantha has since gotten married and moved away but she is still a part of our Christmas her stocking is hanging on our banister as I type. Hopefully we will see her over the holiday season. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:70880 2009-12-02T23:36:09Z 2009-12-03T01:45:20Z Braodway Carols for a Cure 2009 From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0794.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />This ornament is from Jaime. At the time he was one of the first residents at a new group home near my Church. I clicked with him and Mickey (another resident). In what I believe is a huge testament to how I raised both Jaime and Mickey were just my friends. Yes they were both profoundly disabled but when I looked at them that was not what I saw.<br /><br />I credit this to my mom and my dad who started out his career as a teacher for the blind. As a side note I also have very clear memories of playing with a Braille book he had trying to teach myself how to read it. It did have both Braille and the written words underneath that. I didn’t really succeed though.<br /><br />The first Christmas in the group home (Dec '89 if I remember correctly) I arranged with other close friends of the group home to do a gift swap with Jaime. I’m sure that couple played a big part in picking out this ornament and the gift that came with it but in my mind it will always be from Jaime.<br /><br />This was a hard Christmas for me because it was the year I really understood that kids could get sick and not get better. While Jaime is in another home now for adults Mickey spent Christmas at the main center where she passed away a few months later. However, she gave me something as well my Confirmation name Michelle. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:moekat:70539 2009-12-02T01:47:29Z 2009-12-02T23:18:12Z How the Earth Was Made From now until Christmas I am going to post one picture a day of an ornament that means something to me and why. I hope it will get me back into the habit of writing again and I think it it’s a neat idea and some interesting things can come out. So spread the cheer.<br /><br /><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/talon_dancer/100_0784.jpg" fetchpriority="high" /><br /><br />The first ornament that I am choosing is one that is older than I am. I was not the first baby that my parent’s had. On April 6, 1979 for a few hours my brother James lived. 1979 would have been his first Christmas. I think my parents bought it but I am not completely sure. When I was little before I really understood about what it signified I loved hanging it up because it had Winnie the Pooh on it. Later when I did understand I still loved making sure it was on the tree.<br /><br />We don’t put many balls up on the tree. In fact we only put up three the rest are figurines and other ornaments type. 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