Extended Family

Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting for another and, in so doing, permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities from the original parent or parents...............
according to the very useful wiki

I see this eclectic collection of decorations as an extension of our family.
It has become a tradition to buy or acquire a new member every year.
If you look closely there are a few hand knitted ones which I made 23 years ago. That makes me feel old!
The tree had to come down today as the suicidal fairy had jumped again, ( for the 3rd time!)possibly due to the tree wilting badly.
Time to put the babies away until next year..............
only 333 days til next Christmas. You best all be good, Santa is watching!!
EDIT forgot to say I've encouraged a friend to become addicted, please welcome Dog Days