Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Angel Tree

I have a small Christmas tree. It's nothing really extravagant. Just a small, fiber optic tree from Dollar General but it sure lights up pretty. I'm a sucker for fiber optic lights and all the changing colors. Well, I decided that this tree would be my angel tree this year. I didn't get fancy at all in decorating it. Maybe next year. This year I just hung all of my angel ornaments on it. Next year it might be a good idea to get something with a little sturdier branches. I wonder if I could get one with fiber optic lights?

Here is a full view of this year's angel tree:

It's much prettier when the lights are on but it didn't really make for a good picture.

There were many this year that contributed to our angel tree and I send each of you my many thanks!

I received 2 ceramic ornaments (one for both Carleigh & Jordan) from April @ Our Broken Hearts, 2 gold angels engraved with Carleigh & Jordan's names from Sarita, a stocking for Carleigh from Ashley @ Missing Mackenzie, and 2 doilie ornaments made by Jess @ Peace Like a River, a Hallmark ornament from my coworker, Sharon, that I put Carleigh's picture in, a doilie angel from NMU for Jordan, a Reunion Heart from Celia @ Beauty From Pain that I made into an ornament, 2 bless this baby ornaments that I was able to get for both my babies thanks to Kristin @ Once A Mother, and I also hung up Carleigh's angel wings from Lea @ Nicholas' Touch.

I actually still have the angel tree up. All our decorations are still up. We'll prolly take them down this weekend. It sure was nice to be greeted by my angel tree every time I walked through our front door.

21 comments:

Lauren said...

I LOVE this idea! I'm definitely going to go a small tree just for my babies next year!

Franchesca said...

beautiful tree for your angels :)

Mackenzie's Mommy said...

I love your tree!! Isn't it special to have all those things on there from other moms? Those are my favorite things on my tree!
xo
Ashley

My Very Own Angel said...

What a beautiful tree and idea.

Tina said...

It is lovely. I still have my girls tree up too (well, actually everything is still up) but theirs is the only thing I still plug in. I love it!! xx

Nan & Mike said...

Its so pretty Holly! I think it helps our hearts to continue doing things to remember our babies, ofcourse we can never do enough, right? Prayers are always with you xoxo Nan

Mother Knows Best Reviews said...

That is just lovely! So very beautiful!

Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministries said...

Beautiful, Holly! Love it. I'm planning to finally send Jordan's ornament out tomorrow. Sorry it's so late. Christmas and bronchitis took over. I'm trying to get it together and catch up!

A Blessed New Year and Much Love to you!

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful! *hugs*

Mary said...

It is beautiful. She is well loved and remembered in your home. I bet she loves it!

chadandnikki said...

I love this tree idea. I'm thinking about one for Johanna next year. Thanks for showing yours.

Caroline said...

I love the tree so beautiful. Thanx for sharing it. :)
Caroline

Anonymous said...

A beautiful tree for two sweet angels - thanks for sharing with us. I pray 2010 brings great things for you and yours.
Blessings, Sarita

Heather said...

I love your angel tree! I am thinking I should take advantage of the after-Christmas sales and buy one. Maybe I'll do that tonight after work.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

It is a beautiful tree. Such lovely gifts you received, I love the kindness of people. I keep my decorations up for at least another week. God Bless and Happy New Year Holly.

Angela said...

I love it so much. Its beautiful and I'm sure she is looking down on it and so proud of her mommy.

I love you girl and Im thinking of you always

Angela said...

I love it so much. Its beautiful and I'm sure she is looking down on it and so proud of her mommy.

I love you girl and Im thinking of you always

Karen said...

Beautiful angel tree, Holly. Thinking of you as we head into 2010! xo

Anonymous said...

Love the angel tree! Great idea, I will have to remember to do that next year.

Anonymous said...

Oh Holly, if you want that tree up then keep it up I have a grandma tree with angels on it of the grandkids and I am leaving that up for awhile. It means alot to me and not to have it up for longerthan Christmas well, Take care sweety and May the new year bring new joys in your life. Love ya Aunt Nancy

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful. I did a small tree for my Jonathan this year....I still have it up...we want to keep it up through the winter.

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