December Days - 12.2.10

Our main Christmas tree in our house (we have three this year, but that's a topic for another blog) has an eclectic mix of ornaments and decorations, but each one has specific meaning and importance to an individual member of or the entire family.  New ornaments will make their appearance each year as reminders of special trips or experiences. As the tree is decorated each year, it's a bit of a game to count how many times someone says "oh, remember when..." as they see an ornament from years past that stirs a special memory.

I have a new and favorite ornament that I added to our tree this year, and frankly, I'm surprised how long it took me to get this particular ornament.  During our trip home to Oregon this summer, we made our annual trip to "Mecca" - for those not familiar with our family and food choices, "Mecca" is the Tillamook Cheese Factory.  As I walked through the gift shop eating a waffle cone of Tillamook's Oregon Strawberry Ice Cream, I found the ornament of ornaments and had to get it!  Today. it hangs proudly on our Christmas tree, front and center for all to see! After all, what is Christmas cheer without a little cheese?!