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Dec 22 2008

The Topper

Published by mrsbear0309 at 11:36 pm under Random Stuff Edit This

At some point last week, we managed to put the tree up. Because regardless of whatever personal crisis the adults in the vicinity are fielding, the kids in the house need a tree.

They. Need. It.

They will ask every day when they can pick one. When it will be brought home. When they can decorate it.They wonder aloud how Santa will be able to bring them gifts if the house is bereft of a dolled up Frasier fir. They wonder if Christmas can even arrive without a tree standing guard in the center of the living room, blinking, glowing, exuding holiday cheer.

So at some point we caved and bought a tree.

Talk about excitement. Talk about glee.

I strung up the lights, the kids were responsible for the decorations. Multi-colored balls, plush bears, school crafted ornaments. All pepper the tree in a haphazard, uncoordinated, manic way that my children love.

And at the top is this lady…

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Hold on, that picture doesn’t do her justice, you need to see her in all her fiber-optic glory…although this one doesn’t really give you the full, pulsating light effect.

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This is our angel tree topper. A gift of Christmas past bestowed on me by my mother-in-law who thought she was simply a ceramic doll. When our Winnie the Pooh carousel topper quit spinning, I opted to put this glowing ceramic vision at the tree’s apex. Now I lovingly refer to her as the Vegas showgirl angel, which is where I think she moonlights when I unplug the power cord and head off to bed. The wild coiling blond extensions, the heavily made up bedroom eyes, the glitz on her seemingly austere robes. What other conclusion could I come to?

Now Christmas can arrive.

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I also want to take a moment to thank all of you who have stopped by with warm thoughts and well wishes since my last post. While we’re still dealing with some…er stuff, all your kind words are truly, truly appreciated.

Thank you.

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87 Responses to “The Topper”

  1. # Caseyon 23 Dec 2008 at 12:07 am edit this

    That is seriously the most amount of clothing I’ve ever seen Barbie wear! Wow is all I can say.
    I’m so glad you guys got a tree up for the kids, I’m sure it certainly makes it feel more festive around there. We never got around to tree-getting, still too much going on here.
    It’s nice to see you feeling bloggy again. :)

  2. # DeeMarieon 23 Dec 2008 at 7:33 am edit this

    I love the Vegas Showgirl Angel. Glad you got your tree up and are doing your best to get into Christmas. I have a tree and decorations but I’m struggling with all the Festivity too… Ditto Casey. Good to see you’re feeling bloggy again.

  3. # Scriber's Webon 23 Dec 2008 at 7:40 am edit this

    What a beautiful angel! I hope she watches over you and your loved ones.

    Sending positive wishes your way!

  4. # sheilaon 23 Dec 2008 at 8:48 am edit this

    Good luck on your ‘errr stuff’. Hope it works out good. Our tree is stillllll undecorated. But it’s been ‘one of those years’. (one that I don’t think we’ve ever had until now). Good luck! Merry Christmas!

  5. # bettyon 23 Dec 2008 at 9:31 am edit this

    She is pretty!For a vegas showgirl angel!
    Merry Christmas!!

  6. # Prestonon 23 Dec 2008 at 5:07 pm edit this

    Whatever stuff is going on, I am so glad that you put up a Christmas tree…even if you have a showgirl angel topper. We have an angel topper to but she’s not quite as Vegasy. LOL

    I wish you and your family the Merriest of Christmases and a Happy, Stuff-free New Year! Hugs!

  7. # Aubreyon 23 Dec 2008 at 5:18 pm edit this

    I love an uncoordinated, mish mashed tree! Gives it character! The angel is pretty fab!

    I hope all your “stuff” get’s resolved soon!

    Have a Merry Christmas!

  8. # Lydia @ On The Vergeon 23 Dec 2008 at 8:23 pm edit this

    I love your vegas girl!! Glad you got the tree up. My old girl gave out this year. We had to go with a plain old star. Pretty girls like that are hard to come by now a days.
    Here is to a peaceful Christmas.

  9. # Anneon 23 Dec 2008 at 8:44 pm edit this

    What a nice surprise to stop by and see you had been able to get back. I have missed you. I hope everything works out.

    I am jealous of your Vegas showgirl angel. We have a boring star (that my husband says is tacky and he wants to replace). Good tree toppers are hard to find. Enjoy the fiber optic showgirl.

  10. # Scriber's Webon 24 Dec 2008 at 7:50 am edit this

    Wishing you the best this holiday season.

    Virtual hugs!

  11. # dysfunctional momon 25 Dec 2008 at 1:11 am edit this

    My parents & IL’s love that fiber optic stuff. Your topper is…interesting! lol
    Happy Holidays!

  12. # Sprite's Keeperon 26 Dec 2008 at 8:46 am edit this

    That angel is one serious show stopper tree topper! I hope everything is getting better for you and your holidays went well. You’ve been linked up at the Spin Cycle. Your Secret Santa showed you some linky love!

  13. # shondaon 26 Dec 2008 at 10:43 am edit this

    Casey sent me over via his spin cycle, so I just thought I’d let you know he is totally right about your bloggy awesomeness. I will be back.

  14. # Stacyon 26 Dec 2008 at 1:51 pm edit this

    Sounds like your tree has character like ours does! Love it! ;) Well, except that we don’t have the honor of a showgirl disguised as an angel topping our tree… ;) Hope your Christmas was Magical, looking forward to your ultimate return! :)

  15. # goodfatheron 26 Dec 2008 at 1:58 pm edit this

    Yowza! That’s one showgirly angel! ;)

    We didn’t manage to get anything on the top of our tree, but Christmas came anyway.

    I found your blog from Casey’s post today! I love your blog already, and I’ve it to my reader.

  16. # Anneon 26 Dec 2008 at 8:47 pm edit this

    I just wanted to stop by and say I hope all of you had a very, Merry Christmas. I hope things are going well!

  17. # elizabeth channelon 27 Dec 2008 at 12:58 pm edit this

    Glad you have that Showgirl Angel to cheer. Seriously, thinking about you a lot, friend. Blessings to you!

  18. # Tonion 29 Dec 2008 at 8:19 pm edit this

    Haaaa haaaaaa. I love it. I love that she moonlights as a Vegas showgirl!!!! haaa haaa Great post!

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