The thing about a big move is that when you unbox all your Christmas stuff, you can't go into autopilot mode while decorating. Sure, the wreath can go on the front door, but where to put the motion figures?

That's why I love my tree. All my old ornaments sprinkled over the same tree we have had for six years. (We are a fake tree family. Too many breakable ornaments to chance snapping thin branches).

So here is the first ornament I bought when I knew I was getting married. Just a couple of mice checking their Christmas list atop Santa's glasses. It was real comforting placing them in the tree this year!

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