Silver bells

Back in 1990 we received a silver bell as a Christmas gift from my Aunt Muriel and Uncle Fred. Richard has been buying me one every year since then and even went on e-bay one year to buy some of the bells we missed! It is a lovely collection and the ring is such a wonderful sound! They are very sparkly after polished!

Nutcrackers

We started out with one nutcracker back in 1990 when we got married and now they are coming out of our ears! It is a fun collection that is part of the traditional Elliott Holiday decor.

kickin it old school

Part of my "Daily December" is to unpack some of the Christmas boxes from days gone by and enjoy the little delights that I packed up for the future! Here we have some wonderful little snowman pots made for me by Will and Jack when they were each in 3rd grade. I put some fresh greens in them to fill in the pots! You gotta love elementary school projects! Of course Jack made the one with the Joe Cool glasses and will went for traditional snowman coal eyes! Love you boys!

Zoe's Gingerbread town

One night during December, I stayed over at Zoe's house and brought a craft project idea. I know how much she likes to make Gingerbread houses, so I thought she might like to make a paper one like this from Paper-Source. She did make one using paper and about 10 pounds of scotch tape! But this gal took the project to a whole new level by making an entire village including a pet-rescue! Way to go little craft girl!

2008

Who knew that 2 people in love could create all of this? Here we all are in 2008 at Nick and Kirstin's wedding day in May! Back row:JJ, Freddie, Mike and Matt

Middle row: Pat, Kip, Nick the groom, Kay and Jimmie

Front row: Dawn, Sal, Kirstin the bride, Mary and Maureen!

This is the entire kit and kaboodle! My those pink ties are bright!

1986

This photo was taken with Grandma Moriarty and we have a few of the new brides (and niece Britanny in their also!) This family will continue to grow!

1984

This photo was taken at Kay and Mary's 25th wedding anniversary. That was 25 years ago! We'll be getting ready to celebrate their 50th anniversary next fall!