Wednesday, December 17, 2008

(Not So ) Wordless Wednesday

Today I am sharing with you one of my favorite Christmas pictures of my boys together. They are holding Daniel's Teddy in this picture.

My mom made Teddy (dressed in his Santa costume, which she also made) for Daniel one year for Christmas, and it is hands down, the most special gift she ever gave him. Daniel loves Teddy. Daniel did everything with Teddy; he even took Teddy to his first year of summer camp.

And even though Daniel has long outgrown the days of taking Teddy everywhere, if you ask him what his favorite Christmas memory is, he will still tell you it was the Christmas that Mammaw gave him Teddy.



Sigh.

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." ~Burton Hillis

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

They are so cute. One looks like you and the other looks like your dh. :)

sa061545@bellsouth.net said...

Well, needless to say sweet girl, reading this MADE MY DAY!!!!!!
The look on that precious angel's face when I handed Teddy to him is one I will remember forever!!!!!! I am so glad that he loved it so and for such a long time!!

Thanks for sharing this one with your blogging buddies!!!!
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Mommaw :)

valerie said...

How adorable mommaw! I want one. :)

Gifts like these will be treasured forever. I love it!

Unknown said...

wow! what a sweet story! you can buy them every toy they want from the toy store, but it always seems their favorite gifts and memories are the special, unique ones

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

They are so sweet.....I love the teddy story!!

Happy Holidays!

Lisa

Sharon said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwww Sooo cute!! a cherished photo. Beautiful smiles
Merry Christmas to you and your family

Gina said...

They are so cute!! What a special Christmas memory. Have a great day!!

Hugs,
Gina

Megan said...

Awwww so cute!

My Blessings From Above said...

How sweet! homemade gifts are the BEST!
Love,
Michele

Jamie said...

Awww, how very sweet!!!

Sondre Lyn said...

Oh my... how sweet is that! And the bear is adorable, I particularly love the Santa beard. How Cute!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

(sniff sniff) I just love happy memories!

much2ponder said...

Very sweet memory Amy, thanks for sharing.

Tina said...

Aren't they sweet!? Great picture, great memory!

Dee said...

Now that truly is a priceless memory, thank you for sharing it with us.

Tracey said...

I love their smiles. You can definitely tell they are brothers.