Home...For the Holidays

My parents came to visit this weekend. We went to the BYU Christmas concert. I was really looking forward to it, but the music wasn't as good as in years past. The first half of the program I think they forgot that Christmas should be JOYFUL. They could take some tips from the Morehouse-Spelman Christmas concert. Now they know how to sing! Nevertheless, it was good to have them here for a day.

Knowing they were coming, I tried to put out some of my Christmas decorations. The tree still isn't up. As we reminisced about the origins of various decorations I realized that everything (except one) is something my mom or sister has made me. They are both so talented. My talents are in other areas. I am good at finding patterns and they are good at making them. In fact, we found another one last night at Deseret Book.

This quilt was made by Mom.
These rolly-polly Mr. and Mrs. Santa we made years ago when I was in college.


My sister made these JOY blocks last year.
My sister also painted this "Snow Greetings."
My mom made this table topper for both my sister and me. We found the pattern on a trip to Nauvoo when we stopped in Hannibal, MO. Love it!

My dad made the post. The stockings were made by my mom. The red felt one was my first Christmas stocking. I will always have my mom's handwriting, becuase the name in cursive is her writing.
This wall-hanging my mom made. I found the pattern at Mormon Handicraft in Salt Lake City when it was located where the Conference Center sits now.


My sister made this "Jingle all the Way"
I am so blessed by the talents of my mom and sister! Life is Good! Happy Holidays.