Grandma's Father Christmases

Christmas decorations are my all time favorite things! If I could leave them up all year I seriously would but since I don't, I do start decorating the day after Halloween. One of the reasons why I do this is because I have inherited a collection of pieces that my Grandma Korth painted. She was a very talented artist and sold many of these Father Christmas figures at craft shows for years. Every year she would give my mom, Amy, and me one for Christmas. Sadly enough, we do not recieve any at Christmas anymore. My Grandma passes away in March of 2005. Christmas has not been the same since then. I have very fond memories of her coming to our house every year. And I knew exactly what she would buy me too: bubble bath, a lifesaver storybook and a Santa. Just last year, we decided to go through the ones that were left as we couldn't bear to sell them. They really are detailed pieces; no two alike. The eyes are those of my great-grandfather and they also remind me of hers and now Gracie's. I really miss my Grandma especially at this time of the year and not a day goes by that I don't think of her. I know she is smiling down on me all the time and I am pretty sure she had something to do with me having a girl. Girls were her favorites you know. But even without the precious Father Christmases around everyday, I can look at my darling daughter and see my Grandma because Gracie has her blue eyes. Be thankful for those you hold dear in your lives.