Home with mom

The finished tree - isn't it a beauty?
Mom and her best friend Libby supervising.

My brother David helped me decorate. My loves tinsel and he reached the top for me.


We think this is my first Christmas at home since 1997! The house was decorated inside and out but they saved the tree for me. As we decorated mom asked me to share my best Christmas memories from home. It was a really special time.

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