I thoroughly deck the halls the day after Thanksgiving, and wait as long as I possibly can to tear down the tree.
I love the lights, the twinkle, the pure spirit that is the holiday, and if I could, I’d celebrate with some ornamentation all year long.
But I only had one or two inconspicuous pieces that recognized those other holidays.
That all changed when my boy asked that simple question. He enjoyed Halloween as much as I did Noel.
And that’s how it the haunting began…
We held our first annual party that very year, and six years later I still find myself smiling each time a special decoration catches my eye.
I smiled when I spotted this whimsical witch as I flew past her on my mission for food items.
I smiled, again, when I passed her on my way to the checkout line.
I paused to gaze upon her gloriousness.
I hesitated.
I really shouldn’t spend more money on October frills.
But how could I possibly resist the beautiful lady in the photo above?
And how could I not give her the front-and-center attention she so deserved?
Hmmm…wonder if I should name her…
Suggestions, anyone?
Soon…