2013 Christmas Music Marathon - Day 13

Ruby Tuesday - Christmas Music Marathon Day 21

Last week I posted the three trees that are decorated by my wife (and Santa elf). each year.  Today we will take a closer look at a few of the ornaments that adorn the trees.  Here we go.

This first ornament is a ceramic that my wife painted many years ago.  It continues to be one of my favorites.

This little engine was placed on the wreath at my father's memorial service last December.  Dad worked for the Frisco Railroad for 42 years and loved every minute of it.  Trains will always be a special part of my life.

These photo ornaments are on my favorite tree in the house.  You'll have to scroll back to last week's Ruby Tuesday to get the whole story.

The ornaments above and below are from the table top tree in the study.  It has an outdoor theme.  Since I am an architect by profession, the construction worker below was the closet thing my wife could find to represent what I do.

Back to the table top tree.  The Santa above is a part of the display at the base of the "Great Outdoors" tree.  The fishing reel is one I bought my dad over 45 years ago.  It is a collectors item now.  The bear is wearing an OU helmet.  Just look at the blog sidebar to see why that is relevant.

Finally, the ornament below is from the big tree in the living room.  This tree is filled with large, shiny ornaments.  Of course, the tree is 9 feet tall and nearly 6 feet in diameter at the base, so it can handle larger decorations.  Well, I guess that sums up the ornament tour for this year.  Merry Christmas all.

Okay I can't wait any longer.  I was going to save this song for Christmas Eve, but I know most of you will be doing other things that day will not be able to stop by.  Here is another song from, perhaps the best voice in Christian music, David Phelps.  You only think you've heard O Holy Night.  Wait til you hear this.  Turn up the sound and enjoy.



If you are now giving your computer a standing ovation, that's a normal reaction.
Now, you have heard O Holy Night the way it should be sung.  Merry Christmas.