Christmas Tree of Memories

Last night, Bret and I took a trip out to Union Square to pick out our Christmas tree.  We've had some beautiful trees in the past, but I've got to say that this year's tree is definitely my favorite.  I must admit that I say this every year!

As usual, we topped our tree with our unusual penguin finger puppet.  Bret and I bought the penguin for our first tree when we couldn't find a tree topper that we liked and now it is a tradition!

As I've mentioned before, Bret and I like to collect ornaments as souvenirs whenever we travel together.  In that way, our Christmas tree is filled with memories every year!  Here are some of my favorites:

We picked this one up during our most recent trip to Portland, Maine.

This is a cool ornament made of recycled magazines that we picked up in Ogunquit, Maine.

This one was given by a friend since Ortiz is one of my fave players.

This gorgeous ornament depicts Beacon Hill and
was purchased during our most recent trip to the MFA.

Who can leave Martha's Vineyard without going to the Black Dog?

Bret and I are always taking photos of ourselves in Adirondack chairs.
We fell in love with this ornament in Ogunquit.

I want to share one final ornament in light of tonight....

As most of you know, Bret and I celebrate both holidays in our household and tonight is the first night of Hanukkah!  We will of course be celebrating by lighting the candles to our first-ever menorah, saying the prayers and eating lots of latkes!

Are you already in the holiday spirit? What are some of the things you love about this time of year?
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