2021 Ornaments

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Last night, we gave the kids their yearly ornaments.  They look forward to this every year and it's a fun tradition that we have kept since Sam was a baby.  We try to chose a unique ornament to symbolize the year or something special that happened to the kid through the past year.  This year the ornaments are....

Jacob: meatball sandwich.  
Jacob loves meatballs and requests them often.  He had them for his birthday and wants me to make them again this Christmas.

Abram: hot sauce.
We call Abram our "hot sauce king".  This kid loves spicy things, whether it be salsa, hot peppers or even hot sauce- he loves it all!
Abigail: beach bag.
She is our little beach girl.  She loves the beach and was so brave this year in the huge waves.  She is always asking about when we can go back to the beach!


Andrew: jellyfish.
Andrew got a kick out of his ornament but we bought it for him because he was stung pretty badly by a jellyfish on one of our beach trips.  His leg welted up and he may even have a scar.  It was something he will remember and the ornament will help him!

Sam: cellphone.
Sam loves all things technology and really loves his phone.  No other ornament of choice for this kid!

Our house is looking very cozy for Christmas.  We have the fire started many evenings, the tree is full and lit, and the puzzle table is out in full force!

 

Comments

Aunt Sally said…
How wonderful. They all look so happy. Enjoy!
December 10, 2021 at 1:52 PM
Dad and Mom said…
Special kiddos...special ornaments...special memories...such a special time of year!
Special parents making it so special:>
December 12, 2021 at 7:09 PM
Anonymous said…
Love everyone’s special ornaments - Merry Christmas to all.
Much love to an awesome family xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Love, Sue & Art
January 5, 2022 at 11:02 PM
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