The Choo Choo Tree

Sandy had a great idea. She believed that given the boys’ overriding obsession this year, it made complete sense and was wholly appropriate to create one Christmas tree in our home devoted solely to all things train. While unpacking our existing tree trimmings she found we had already accumulated a number of railroad related ornaments. These were added to those purchased in museum gifts shops along our train laden travels this year. More recent additions came in the mail from Aunt Roberta. The boys crafted two creations at the OMOMs Christmas party, and Sandy handmade several railroad sign ornaments. A shopping spree of local box stores generated a few more locomotive trinkets, but the crown jewel came from Hallmark.  It was a snow covered mountain with ice skaters and a train that moved through a tunnel to the tune of “There’s no place like home for the holidays.”