Sincerely — Christmas past
I forgot I had this picture. I find it particularly funny, because I wasn’t much of a doll/barbie kind of girl, but I got that extra-long-haired barbie so I could “do her ‘do”. I was completely fascinated with french braids! This picture also explains a little why I call my “heart-twin” Hulkman. Every year, growing up he got something that was tied into The Incredible Hulk. My secret Famous Bro got what every boy his age wanted: A Hand Held Video Game!! The start of his geekiness. 
As an adult I’m glad we got a picture of us in front of that particular tree because I remember my Mum, painstakingly, hand-making every one of those “strawberry” ornaments. She painted shelled walnuts red and glued tiny little white beads all over them. The idea of doing that makes me nauseous. But as a little girl I thought they were perfect.
(sidenote: I know…I’m suppose to show a picture that wouldn’t make it in my scrapbook. Officially? This one never really did. Honestly! I’m just not sure why now, cause I think it’s cute!)
I agree — that photo is wonderful and totally scrappable! Love the happy faces and I appreciate that you pointed out the strawberries — I never would have gotten past the big smiles to see them hanging on the tree. I WOULD do something like that because it would take a while and keep me from doing housework. ANYTHING to give me an excuse not to do chores!
Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!
I like the strawberries. Cool touch.
That IS a great picture!!! And it sounds like a fantastic memory.
I love this picture! And oh my gosh, the strawberry-thing made me smile. What a sweet mom!
And you can link any picture you want
Because I’m not very official either.
I’m totally in awe of your mom taking all the time and effort to make a strawberry Christmas tree! And so unique!
It’s a great pic and if you ever get time, scrapbook it!
I love the photo, too — you all look so sweet, even if eyes have been blocked to protect the famous!
Those walnut ornaments are fantastic!
I can’t imagine the time it must have taken your mom to make those strawberries! You look pretty happy with your Barbie
Oh my gosh, she made all those strawberry ornaments herself?????
I always hated braiding my barbies hair, she never would sit right, always turning and flippinf around. :[
I had that barbie, too, and for the very same reason. I loved her long hair.
This is such a sweet picture and I especially love the memories behind it.
I learned to French braid on that same Barbie!! Oh to have hair like Barbie.…sigh.
I am loving seeing all these old Christmas photos this week! So classic!
I am intrigued by your secret Famous Brother.…..
Me too! It’s adorable, JenGi…and this is DEFINITELY you, I’d know that infectious smile anywhere. (infectious is a good thing, not an airbourn thing) The 18thhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh xoxo
Oops forgot–I loved the story of those strawberry ornaments, now THAT’s an amazing mother.
Awesome photo — you are totally adorable
LOVE the story of your mom making those ornaments.
Your famous bro got a video game this year, too. Some things never change.
I can just imagine your mom making those strawberries.