Presents

Here are a few of the more memorable gifts I received this Christmas.  My brother-in-law and his family gave us a basket of goodies from the place they like to visit--food and nice soaps and a sachet.  This one made me chuckle. 

My other sister-in-law likes to do wood carving. How fortunate for us! She made each family a box. The top has our last name carved in it. The reverse side has each of our first names and the year our family started.  One end has the address where we've lived for many years and the other a design.  Each girl received one that is slightly smaller and shaped more like a treasure chest with her name on it.  It must has taken a lot of time and patience to do them all.  What a keepsake! 

Last, but not least, I received these from the youngest.  She helped out at a church sale at our neighbor's church in November.  It was a combination bake, craft, and rummage sale.  When she came home, it was clear she had spent the money she brought and I saw some of what she had--things from a decade or two ago with geese on them!  She told me she got my present there. I was wondering if I could look overjoyed at something from the '80's that I had no use for.  Bad mom, I know! She said it would add to my collection and I was thinking what collection?  These are my cute new salt and pepper shakers! She did a great job selecting my gift. I don't really have a collection, but I do have a few cute sets and now I have one more.