The Candy Canes are Hung

The ornaments are all hung on the tree. Well, the ones that will fit. We have way more than we have room for. Jerry and I had our first tree in 2010. We did a comic book tree with action figures and I made paper and ink versions of the comic book logos. I had a small box of ornaments from my previous marriage. And, Jerry had few that had sentimental value.

 

Skip ahead to Christmas 2011. In one year we were married and lost Sarah. I was trying to write a few very belated wedding thank you cards, thank you cards for the funeral and Christmas cards all at once. A friend told me that I didn't need to send anymore thank you cards. If anyone expected one from a grieving parent, especially if they are actually upset about it, they are the one with the mixed up priorities.

 

This is the same friend that paid me for a baby tutu I made her with a large box of ornaments. Part of my therapy was decorating the tree. Sarah had developed a thing for peace signs. And, they were popular that year. So, we had a groovy, bright and funky tree that year. The box of ornaments she brought matched perfectly.

 

We have the tradition, like a lot of families, to buy everyone a new ornament each year. This year, we bought several. Sarah's is always Peace related.

And, the candy canes are on the tree.

 

 

The ornament on the left was a gift from a fellow Type 1 mom.

I made sure there is a candy cane next to it.

 

 

You know those memories from being very young that you don't remember if they really happened or not? Mine is about seeing seahorses. I love them. So, this is my new ornament. 

 

This is Sarah's ornament for this year.

 

 

It is hard to find Christmas ornaments with a religious tone. I loved this one.

And, the green heart has the lyrics from the song we played at her funeral.

 

 

One of Sarah's favorite musicians has a close line with a flying pig as it's logo.

Also, she loved the phrase "when pigs fly." Jerry couldn't help himself.

The "S" was a gift from one of her friends and class mates.

 

 

I had to give Ty a limit of saying the word "Jack" to 10 times per day.

 He is a bit obsessed with Duck Dynasty. So, a Duck-Hunter was perfect.

 

 

Ty is also a Tech fan.

 

 

 I painted the angel years ago. It's probably over 20 years old, now.

And, yes, there are Sugar Skulls on the tree. I am planning on painting some, too.

 

 

This is Mr. J's ornament. He is a sci-fi nut with the heart of a five year-old.

What else would he have?

 

The finished product.