beach tree

I just finished my masterpiece for this year.

It is much smaller than usual due to space limitations,

but it is still beautiful to me.

I zoomed in on the top photo because I wanted you to see my sand dollar garland.

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I collected these in summers past from the sandy floor of the ocean.

They were bleached until they turned snowy white.

I then threaded a brown grograin ribbon through the holes to make the garland.

Most everything on this tree has a special meaning.

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The tree was bought on Friday just before the deluge came.

Because it is so small, Bubba had an easy job setting it up.

We always get a real Christmas tree because it makes the house smell wonderful.

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I am really enjoying decorating the condo.

I don't need much......have to be careful not to overdo things this year.

Plus, there will be lots of little active hands in a very small area.

The children are what make Christmas, not the decorations.

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Cold here at the beach....windy....feels like Christmas.

I have on socks.....it must be cold.

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"For unto us a child is born."

Thanks be to God.