The Music Box The Birdhouse Tree and the Doll Tree Received as a gift from her parents, this interesting looking object appears to be but a strange, cylindrical piece of art with an angel standing gracefully at its peak. But once activated, this object transforms into a spectacular music box that plays 16 different Christmas songs. What’s more is that the cylinder will spin and the windows will open revealing a bright angel inside. Not every Christmas tree needs traditional decorations. Jeannette’s six-foot birdhouse tree, for example, is covered in berries and birdhouses to add a different, fun look. Meanwhile, the doll tree is covered in pink décor and tiny dolls that make this particular tree quite the attraction. Hannah and The Travelers The Giant Christmas Tree A wise man once said, “The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Now take this saying and apply it to putting together a Christmas tree, replacing the words “thousand miles” to “eight hours”. This is the amount of time it takes Jeannette to undergo this massive project which contains 1,400 lights, 75ft ribbon and with branches so enormous that it takes two people to lift and place the separate sections into their respective slots. In the end, however, the hard work is well worth the effort. Jeannette’s passion for her dolls is so deep that she has taken the liberty of placing a name and/or a title for each and every one. “Hannah” was given as a gift from Robert who received the doll from a doll maker who lived on a farm east of Volin, South Dakota. This individual was so talented in her craft that she even gave lessons in doll making. The wicker carriage carrying the baby was supplied by the doll maker as well. Meanwhile, “The Travelers” are a small group of dolls who “travel” in the back of an old fashioned carriage, bringing holiday cheer to anyone they may encounter. vLIVING continued on page 19 Simplify Your Life by simply walking through our door Modern Woodmen Of America Insurance • • • • • Auto Insurance Farm Insurance Home Insurance Business Insurance Serving SD/NE 605-665-3572 Michele Michele Independent Agent Tammy* Financial Representative Cathy Financial Representative Experience AND Convenience Your financial and insurance needs located under one roof! Financial Security • • • • • Life/Health Retirement Investments Long Term Care Medicare Supplements 605-665-7799 - Cathy 605-689-0406 - Tammy* 904 W. 23rd St. Yankton *A Registered Representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services, Inc; a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen Of America. Health, Long Term Care, and Medical Supplements not offered by Modern Woodmen of America. Brokered insurance products available through MWAGIA, Inc., a Modern Woodmen subsidiary. Modern Woodmen and Koch Insurance are not affiliated companies. HERVOICE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015v15