Sentimental and Vintage Ornaments

It's my day off and Santa is about to make a delivery-

a new sofa.

 

When my kids moved away,

I got rid of the sectional that covered my entire

SMALL SPACE living area.

 

My daughter has it figured.

We've had 5 sofas in the past 8 years- (LOL)

 

all of which were second-handers

and weren't the most comfortable.

 

I brought home another about 2 weeks ago

because the last one broke the weekend of Thanksgiving

(Thank God!)

It smells like the bed of an animal

and would probably be just right for a huge dog.

 

That did it! 

My husband said, "This has got to go!"

On the outside, I'm saying,

"We just can't do that right now,"

On the inside, I'm jumping up and down.

 

That's why the new sofa.

 

So while I waited for Santa,

I trimmed the last tree.

 

It's only special to me

because it's filled with special memories

of my son's childhood

and a few vintage ornaments thrown in.

 

 

I added the ribbon to fill in the holes.

 

 

My baby boy made this when he was only 3 years old

and a student a Sister's Baptist Church Kindergarten.

 

A great idea to do with your children.

 

A jar lid- $0

A piece of lace- $0 or 25 cents depending on where you shop

A piece of a paper and some markers-$1 (at the Dollar Store) 

Your little one's thumbprint and a memory that will last a lifetime-PRICELESS!

 

 

Hallmark ornaments of

baseball heros.

(Yes, my son loves baseball.

Our vacations were spent at a ball field

in Little League tournaments.)

He played college ball all four years.

Yes, we are proud!

No sacrifices there!

We loved every minute of it!

 

 

One of four vintage ornaments

that I got for $1.50.

 

 

A GA Bulldog, of course!

 

 

Another vintage love-

a Toy Soldier among other

throw-aways from a friend.

 

My GRANDbaby (1 year old)

will be here day after tomorrow!

He can take down the whole tree,

I don't care!

Just to know that

he'll be "Home for Christmas."