This is what our christmas tree looked like this year. An array of different ornaments, many of them with special memories attached, both new and old.

We have sparkling reindeers bought in Finland, soft baubles made by our very dear friend Sally for Christmas 2009, our last one in Australia.

Gingerbread hearts with each of our names on, new, yet carry memories of Christmas pasts when we have baked gingerbread with dear friends.

We have a butterflies in gold and silver, as well as a tiny Winnie the Pooh snow globe which was once upon a time bought at the Disney Store in Perth, which has long since closed down.

We have glass angels sparkling bright, handmade ornaments by the kids, all the way from Australia, and we did, for a while, have presents under the tree.

And here are the most sparkling ornaments around!