Ornaments from the heart

I well remember the year I tried tole painting classes.

This and a rocking horse for Jonathan were my only projects.

I discovered I did not have the patience, time, patience,money,

patience....

oh and yes most important...talent!

I have a difficult time painting in the lines

let only free styling it!

Little Miss Gingerbread is a constant Christmas reminder that

I need to develop patience and Tole Painting is not for everyone!

This angel was made for me one year by one of our

very own Sutherland 2nd angels. Isn't she sweet,

just like Jackie. A most remarkable young wife and mother.

It reminds me of the faith, dedication, and

testimony of a true angel I know.

This little bell has been adorning my Christmas tree for many

years. It was handmade especially for me from my most favorite Wells aunt,

Aunt Margaret. Oh, the wonderful memories I have of her

and her family. She always made me feel loved and

welcome. She is a good, good soul! Her own heart

rings out with joy and love!

(p.s. Sorry Aunt Margaret for the waterfight inside your house!)

Another angel that adorns my tree and the

story that goes with her. Scott and I in our early years

would purchase a big, bushy, sticky, fat pine tree.

I had made a chain for the tree out of ribbon, the

exact ribbon that adorns this angel. Sue was our friend. Scott

taught piano to her children. She was an observant, crafty, giving,

caring lady. She made 6 or so of these for our tree one year. That had to have

been about 25 years ago.