A Christmas Tree and the Eggs

This year, I decided we should replace our 8" tree with miniature ornaments on it with something a bit larger.  I had found a box containing goose and duck eggs my sister Janice had decorated in 1968 and 1974 for each family member.  She'd cleaned each egg (as they were in the barnyard), pulled out the insides and dried them, then lovingly decorated each egg according to the person's likes or passions.  My Mother's eggs have pheasant feathers around the openings and a tiny ceramic French Poodle and/or bird inside.  Each egg has the person's name on the back, along with the year and Jan's name (and the rest of the family).  And each egg has incredible detailing on the sides and back.  Out of the eight eggs, only one had been broken.  So for next year, I will make one for Mick and one for each of his brothers, along with one for Jan.  That will complete the tree.

Now that our Christmas decorating is complete (except for finding two wreathes for inside doors), we are back on track for Advent.  I knew there would be a way for me to tie in our nativity set with the tree...and here it is.


You can see the eggs in a little more detail here.


The snow is still coming down and temperatures are falling into the sub-zero category.  I haven't seen it this cold so early in December - ever.  We are supposed to have -10 Saturday night.  I'm glad I stay in here most of the time.


I'm looking forward to making my Christmas gift to myself.  Years ago, I found some Peacock-coloured Freshwater pearls and I made a rosary.  I use it all the time and even sleep with it.  But I thought this year I would make another one for myself.  I found the same size, but they are Copper Peacock in colour, so these will be fabulous for my new rosary.  I make them industrial strength, because they are used so much!!!

Now I am focusing on getting the new e-book out.  "Seven Doors Of Time" should be out at Christmas, baring all obstacles.  Launch news will appear here and on our web sites.  Until the next blog, may you all have a blessed Advent as we anticipate the Birth of Our Lord.