The "Oh! You Better Watch Out!!: Part I" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Sitting in the living room, looking at the Christmas tree.  Way past time to take it down, but Carol and I still enjoy sitting with the lights turned down and watching the twinkling tree.  Its a sad day when the tree comes down.  At least for my wife.  She is the one who decorates it and hates to see all her hard work being put back in boxes.  The tree is covered with what seems to be a few hundred ornaments, but that may be an exaggeration.  Since Carol collects Santa Claus figures many of the ornaments deal with the Jolly Old Guy.  My story today will give you an idea of the magnitude of Santa ornaments that bring our Christmas tree to life.  Take a look and see how we celebrate Christmas through our decorated Christmas tree.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.  PS - Carol's Christmas tree Santa collection is so large that I have included only half today.  Some may need some explanation while others are just for your enjoyment. Click on images to enlarge.

We do love anything beach related.  This one was made from a crab shell.

Another seashell ornament.

Many of the ornaments are carved from wood.

A beautiful ceramic ornament.

My favorite which is a blown glass ornament. 

Scuba Santa!