Le Sapin

So I got us a little sapin de noël (christmas tree) the other day. I liken it to a little Charlie Brown tree. Small, not so pretty, but needing a home. So it has one.

Under the tree.

We didn't put up a tree last year because Callie was still a little puppy and we didn't know how she'd react to a tree in the house. So I just strung some lights on my Eiffel Tower.

Apples, glass, and wooden ornaments.

But it's time now that she learn about holiday trees. So this year I got one and put it up. She's not sure what it's all about. She sniffs the low branches, but so far doesn't seem to mind it at all.

The santa was painted on an oyster shell by Ken's aunt.

It's fun to get out the ornaments. They always remind us of times past, when we got them, or who gave them to us. It's nice.

A stuffed reindeer, a wolf from Yosemite, and wooden cranberries.

So here are a few photos of the tree and the decorations. I know you all have more important things to do this time of year than look at blogs. But if you're looking, Ken and I both wish you a healthy and happy time.

My mom knitted the stocking. The Eiffel Tower I got in SF, and our friend Sue made the frame that holds a photo of our late dog, Collette.

And, if you still look later, you will see my holiday yule log, burning brightly just for you. Ho ho ho!

I bought this ornament at Macy's in Albany, NY, in guess which year?