Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Greetings!

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

4 comments:

  1. Next year - the big 30!

    I must admit, this brings back many fond memories. Thank you for being so. consistent.

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  2. 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?

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  3. Oh! 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.
    Cheiry, Emily was one of my husband's favorite missionaries.

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  4. I remember some of those cards - seeing these brought back so many memories!

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