A Crown for my King.
Old and Primitive.
A landmark from England.
The Amiable Guinea Pig ~ Beatrix Potter
Hunca Munca ~ Beatrix Potter
Frosted Window Panes from Russia.
Katie, 1986
Our First Nativity, small and wooden. This one has been well used and some parts have been glued together. One of the animals is missing a leg.
The controversial blond Mary.
Ded Moroz Father Frost from Russia.
Just a few of our Christmas things up close and personal. I’ll be sharing a few more in the near future.
I shared a story earlier in December about our church Toy Shop Project for needy families in our community. Our church was able to help 315 families with grocery gift cards and toys for their children. We had over 2000 new toys that we gave away. Our goal was 1800. What a wonderful experience to be able to share in this way in our own community.
I’m so thankful for a quiet week leading up to Christmas. How are your days?
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Beautiful images! Wonderful response to the toy drive. We do that at our church every year. Toys, clothes for everyone in the family and everything they need for Cmas dinner. It is a wonderful program that requires lots of volunteers. We start wrapping in the summer!
What special ornaments!
Ha! You cracked me up with the “controversial” blond Mary.
Beautiful ornaments Ellen! All have such a special meaning and origin! Thanks for sharing your up close view.
I enjoyed seeing your special ornaments. Awesome to hear about all the gifts that came in to bless others. Enjoy the week.
Good job…with your Toy Shop Project!
Enjoy all those special ornaments…and the memories they bring back.
I love a tree filled with special memory ornaments like yours, Ellen! It’s so wonderful when a community comes together to help those less fortunate.
A Christmas tree should be full of beautiful memories – I like yours very much.
Your home is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Memories! Enjoy the season.