 Each
year, many of us can't wait for Thanksgiving dinner to be over so that
we can shop for a Christmas tree (or put up an artificial one), drag
bins of decorations out of the attic, and fill the branches with
sparkling lights and cherished ornaments. It's a ritual that brings back
fond memories of childhood and the eager anticipation of Christmas
morning and gifts from Santa.
When you are young, you sometimes imagine what it would be like to have
your whole house filled with Christmas trees - one in every room, each
with a different theme. For Mike and Jalayne Wheatley, that dream is a
reality. What started out as a way to transform their home into a
magical wonderland for their children has evolved into something that
family and friends look forward to each year. "We started putting up a
tree for each child, and then it grew to a tree for each room. The trees
grew into our family tradition and friends loved sharing the tradition
with us."
During the holidays each year, the Wheatleys' home is filled with trees
in all shapes and sizes. There are big trees, small trees, feather
trees, white trees, and even an upside down Christmas tree. Each tree
has its own special theme, and brings personality to the room in which
it resides for a short time each year.
Though their children are now all grown, the tradition lives on at the
Wheatleys' beautiful home. Today, they share their Christmas spirit with
friends and family, bringing out the child in all of us once again. |
