SUNDAY MEMORIES
Judy Wills
After we had lived in Kissimmee for 3½ years, we decided we wanted to move closer to where we worked. So we hunted around, and finally found a house in a development called Hunter’s Creek. It’s a nice area, lots of little sub-divisions. Ours is Chalfont. We have enjoyed our house and the Chalfont neighborhood for nearly 25 years now.
In any case, I’ve had more fun with the house decorations in this house than any other where we’ve lived. Let’s start with the outside:
Since this picture was taken, we’ve had to add a tree (Robelinni – palm tree family) to the right side of the flower bed.
That’s about all the outside, so we’ll go inside. I suppose the first thing to catch the eye is the tree we have up. It’s artificial (Fred really dislikes cleaning up the pine needles from a live tree), and pre-lit. No more fussing with tangled lights!
And next to that would be the piano.
We purchased the Disney plates at Disney one time or another. I haven’t added to those plates – two is enough. The two Disney figurines – one I purchased and one is Lennox, given to us by my best friend. The little “store” is a Norman Rockwall figurine, part of a “village” – but I only wanted the store. There is a light inside, as well.
Do you see a lot of “snow” among the figurines? Many years ago, we were at Bill and DiVoran’s house, and DiVoran had decorated, using fiber-fill as snow. I thought it was a great idea, and copied it for myself. Thanks, DiVoran. You are an inspiration.
On an end table next to the piano is this little nativity:
There is a bit of a story behind these figurines. My mother came to Germany to visit us one year, but made some side trips on her own. I’m not totally sure whether she picked this up in Spain or Portugal, but she picked them out, just for us. I think of her every Christmas when I put them out.
On the other side of the piano, in a corner, is this marble pedestal with this Disney ball hanging on it. It is a very heavy ornament, and this holder is perfect for display. It’s one of my favorite Disney Christmas ornaments – vintage Mickey and Minnie.
I did forget to mention that, just inside the front door, is a narrow wall where I like to hang this piece of Christmas artwork. We purchased it in Virginia – the artist was local. Nothing special about it, except that we liked it – and still do.
If you will turn around, you will see a sofa table against the wall. More “snow” and lots of decorations. Some Precious Moments, some wood ornaments given to us. The most recent addition was last year’s Christmas when our daughter and her family gave us the German Christmas wooden pyramid. I’ve not burned the candles yet, but it makes a lovely decoration.
Since the living room and dining room is just one big room, the decorations go on from there. I actually copied this decorations on the chandelier from a pastor’s wife many years ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed doing it each year.
~~~~~~~~~~To Be Continued~~~~~~~~~~
Judy is living in Central Florida with her retired U.S. Air Force husband of 50+ years. Born in Dallas, Texas, she grew up in the Southwestern United States.She met her husband at their church, where he was attending the university in her town. After college and seminary, he entered the Air Force, and their adventures began.They lived in eight of our United States, and spent six years in Europe, where their oldest daughter was born. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years .
Judy has always been involved with music, both playing the piano and singing. Always interested in exercise, she was an aerobic dancing instructor, as well as a piano teacher for many years, and continues to faithfully exercise at home.
After moving to Central Florida, she served as a church secretary for nearly nine years.Her main hobby at this point in time is scanning pictures and 35mm slides into the computer. She also enjoys scrapbooking.She and her husband have two married daughters and four grandchildren, including grandtwins as well as a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. She and her husband enjoy the Disney parks as often as possible.
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