I have a favorite Christmas decoration. It consists of three gold ribbons each holding up to 10 of the old photo greeting cards we have sent to family and friends over the years. In early December as I pull it from the box of decor, I stop for a moment..... and thoughtfully remember....
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Both sons were serving missions and are represented by the snowmen. Notice their name tags and ties.
2003
2004
(first grand-baby)
2006
2007
2008
and our most recent --
2009
May the Spirit of Christmas
bring you Peace
The Gladness of Christmas
give you Hope
The Warmth of Christmas
grant you Love.
With Love,
The Collier Family
Next year - the big 30!
ReplyDeleteI must admit, this brings back many fond memories. Thank you for being so. consistent.
It's really not fair when one family hogs all the creativity!! I loved every card, even though all those years I never got one. I especially like the cards with special effects, like the snow globe missionary snowmen and the angels flying through the night sky. But my goodness, you guys are so COOL! How am I so lucky to know you again?
ReplyDeleteOh! I loved your cards. What a great remembrance of the years as they go by. And what a great way to bind your family together.
ReplyDeleteCheiry, Emily was one of my husband's favorite missionaries.
I remember some of those cards - seeing these brought back so many memories!
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