The "A Special Gift For The Holidays" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Just finished a few Christmas tree ornaments for family members.  Over the years we have been given ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree that were purchased of made by friends and relatives.  They are some of the most cherished holiday gifts we have received during our marriage.  I'm sure you, too, have received special gifts during holiday seasons that you cherish as much or more than others.  From time to time we also make hand-made ornaments to give.  This year I made a special ornament for our youngest granddaughter as well as ornaments for my sister-in-law and our niece.  Thought I would share with you how I made them and what they look like after being finished.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.

This was one of the field hockey balls that was used during the 1988 season that I made into a Christmas tree ornament for my daughter when she was a freshman goalie.  I show you this since I once again made an ornament much the same except for my granddaughter after finishing her freshman season as a goalie this year.

I also made one for my daughter after her senior year when she was still the goalie and whose team made it into the playoffs for the first time in many years.  

Granddaughter Camille was the goalie this year for the school's Junior Varsity team.  The team went undefeated and unscored upon throughout the season.  The first time ever for the school coach!

I made this stained glass ornament for my niece who will host a party this evening for the entire family.  We appreciate the time and effort she and her husband make for the family party so Carol and I thought she would like something for the Christmas tree.

My sister-in-law loves penguins so I made her a stained glass ornament to hang on her tree.