Thankful {things I love} Thursday ...

Twas the night before Christmas

and all through the house ...

garlands were being strung for our garden birdie tree ♥

One of our family traditions is to string fruits and peanuts and "Santa button" cookies

and hang the garlands outside for the birds (and squirrels)

The garlands are a bit different every year because we use what we have.

Popcorn * Cranberries* Dates* Figs* Apple slices* tangerine * oranges* Peanuts in their shell*

strung outside

to be enjoyed

tiny little "Santa button" cookies are always added

something for everyone to enjoy

fresh blocks of suet for the wire  baskets

and feeders filled

we were thrilled to have 3 Blue Jays in our garden this afternoon

so they will be happy to find lots of peanuts in their shell as part of the garland

and strands of Cheerios ... I love these

and they are perfect for stringing with little ones :-)

Merry Christmas feathered friends ♥

~all creatures great and small~