I was given a very special addition to our Christmas decor this year.
My Mom and Dad invited us over on my birthday in October ~ and she told me it was going to be a very special birthday. That really had me wondering. When we arrived they both were quite excited and took me into mom’s study to see the special gift she had crocheted for me. You might remember all the delightful items she’s made for family over the years. From Star Wars characters for the great grandchildren,
to snowpeople:
They’ve all been delightful and loved! But this time she outdid herself. She crocheted me a nativity!
Aren’t baby Jesus and Mary precious!
Mom actually placed some of her old earrings in the crowns of the kings. And the gold gift is Dad’s cuff link, filled with leftover gold from his dental practice (which he’s been retired from for decades).
She and Dad built the stable. Mom crocheted the roof and poles, and then they covered the floor and back with pieces of an old green sweater of Dad’s!
And just look at the detail on these delightful animals!
I couldn’t resist setting it in a place of honor right away, and at our family Thanksgiving gathering it was there for all to enjoy!
Trey especially loved rearranging the people and animals, and pointing out all the embellishments Mom included.
What a priceless gift! And a tribute to our Saviour! I am beyond blessed.
A Very Merry Christmas to you all!
Stacie Wegner says
What an awesome gift. Marry Christmas!
Sandy says
Have not received your email ssd ince Christmas eve. Hope all is well. I look forward to it each sunday on our drive home from church.
Sandy
Doris Ast says
That is quite the project and done so appropriately. It is to me quite the job of stuffing all these little people and animals and having to change colors so often. Thanks to Chris’ Mom and Blessings for a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy year to come.
Linda Kilsdonk says
That’s awesome!! Your mother is so talented. What a wonderful gift that you will cherish forever.
WANDA E KRUGER says
What a great gift, such creativity from both your mom and dad. Thank you for sharing. You are truly blessed. Merry Christmas to all.
Donna L Junghen says
Your Mom is very talented and the detail work is wonderful, with keep sakes from your family. You are very lucky person! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Joanie says
Wow what an accomplishment, so thoughtful with all the details. Merry Christmas to you my friend, Love Joanie
Linda Kincanon says
What a wonderful gift! I’m sure you’ll cherish it forever. One can see where you get your creativity. Have a blessed Christmas.
Mary Wedor says
Absolutely priceless! Joy and blessings
Rose Duchniak says
This was the best ever! I had tears in my eyes just looking at the beautiful nativity set. Now I know where you inherited all your talent. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Rose
Brenda Wathier says
I am in awe!! This is absolutely amazing!! I know you will cherish this forever!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Mary Ann says
That is priceless. And something to cherish for many years. Merry Christmas!
Eileen says
Wow! Just beautiful! Your mother is so talented and creative. A special treasure for sure. A blessed Christmas to you and your family.
Jeanette Gillespie says
What a wonderful gift. Your mom sure is creative. Blessings for the holidays. Jeanette.
MaryAnn says
I have that pattern but have not made it yet. Your mom took it up a notch maybe several. Bless her. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Debby Abe says
I love it!!! Absolutely amazing 🎄❤️💚
CATHY Borneman says
Merry Christmas! Your loving family is wonderful! Now we know where your creative gene came from! Hugs, Love, and Thank You for being YOU!
Julie Vandermause says
I love how your mom was nostalgic to repurpose your dad’s sweater, her old earrings, etc. So thoughtful. Priceless, and thanks for sharing. “Love “ came down at Christmas, share it , and you do my dear friend.
Heather Hickling says
What a priceless gift. How blessed you are.
Shellie Freisinger says
What a wonderful gift and family heirloom
It will be well loved
Connie says
Merry Christmas to You and Your Family, and a most creative family indeed!
The Nativity is amazing, a very special gift of time, ingenuity, talent, but most of all love. A gift to cherish.
Mona Epley Baker says
That is priceless! What a wonderful heirloom to pass down..and what a tribute to our Savior. Blessings to you and yours.
Doris Rindfleisch says
L0ve, Love, Love, Love, LOVE it! So now I’m NOT as impressed with your creativity as I once was, Chris! You obviously inherited a big chunk of creative genes from the folks! (Just kidding. Your creativity is unique and amazing and a special blessing!) There is an amazing display of over 500 nativities at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, all different and from all over the world. I found info on the web that a church in Oshkosh has over 1,000. I hope to check them out some day. I love nativity sets, and yours truly was a VERY special gift of love.
Evelyn Link says
Christmas blessings to you all.
Dawn Ellen Weideman says
Such a wonderful gift from your parents! They are so talented, as is their daughter.
Merry Christmas!
Janiece says
Merry Christmas! What a lovely gift.
Janet Sabol says
What a treasure from your mom! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you and your family!
Judy Brown says
Amazing! I Love the camel But I love it all. So precious. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Annette Navarre says
What a treasure! An heirloom to be passed down! I’m blown away by the detail and thought put into this meaningful gift. Merry Christmas!
Liz Faron says
The nativity is certainly one-of-a-kind and beautiful. What talent & creativity-hmmm I think I know where Chris got her many talents. What a keepsake and treasure. Merry Christmas ❤️💚
Cheryl Parker says
What a special, wonderful gift! Worth keeping out all year! Precious! Your mother is a very talented lady! I see where you get your creativity from.
Judy Rosynek says
That is such a treasure you could almost leave it up all year round and enjoy it. That was quite an accomplishment for your Mom. Tell her we are jealous of her talent. Happy New Year!
Carol A Rustad says
What an awesome and beautiful gift!
Pearl Mary Goetsch says
My birthday is February 6 if your mom has time on her hands! How beautiful and precious. It truly will be an heirloom. Blessings for the new year, Chris and Mike.