I'm always excited to see what ornaments Hallmark comes out with every year. I love that they have something for everyone-- things that are nostalgic, trendy, traditional, and a little bit crazy.
Have I ever mentioned that we have a lunar module ornament on our tree? Yep. It's from Hallmark-- we bought it the year we got married. My husband is a big fan of the space program and particularly the Apollo missions. The LEM is a family favorite every year because whenever you turn on the tree, it starts talking. It's a recording of Alan Shepard, the commander of Apollo 14, talking to mission control. He says, "Hey, Freddo, we sure picked a clear day to arrive, not much haze in the air at all. It's really a wild place up here... incredible." (The joke is that he was talking to Fred Haise- which is why he says there's "not much 'haze' in the air...")
The point is, we do love Hallmark ornaments at my house. I don't decorate with them exclusively, but I like to collect the ones that have a particular meaning or connection to my family.
Here are a few of the ones that I've got my eye on this year:
Mickey and Toodles in Space
I have Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fans in my house, so I know this one would be a big hit!
Barbie as Blair in Barbie Princess Charm School
I've got a big Barbie fan in my house, too. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
A Shocking Surprise (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
When my oldest daughter was two, I dressed her up as Cindy Lou Who for Halloween. I made her a Cindy Lou Who dress and made her wear antennae and everything. I used a picture of her in her costume for our Christmas card that year, and I used the same quote that's on this ornament: "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!"
How the Grinch Stole Christmas makes me cry. In a good way.
Phineas and Ferb
Hands-down one of my favorite shows on TV. For kids or otherwise. I have a stuffed Dr. Doofenschmirtz on my desk. All shows should be like Phineas and Ferb. The world would be a happier place.
There are so many more ornaments that I love (oh Peanuts gang, I adore you). I'm looking forward to seeing them all in person! What are your favorites?
Have I ever mentioned that we have a lunar module ornament on our tree? Yep. It's from Hallmark-- we bought it the year we got married. My husband is a big fan of the space program and particularly the Apollo missions. The LEM is a family favorite every year because whenever you turn on the tree, it starts talking. It's a recording of Alan Shepard, the commander of Apollo 14, talking to mission control. He says, "Hey, Freddo, we sure picked a clear day to arrive, not much haze in the air at all. It's really a wild place up here... incredible." (The joke is that he was talking to Fred Haise- which is why he says there's "not much 'haze' in the air...")
The point is, we do love Hallmark ornaments at my house. I don't decorate with them exclusively, but I like to collect the ones that have a particular meaning or connection to my family.
Here are a few of the ones that I've got my eye on this year:
I have Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fans in my house, so I know this one would be a big hit!
Barbie as Blair in Barbie Princess Charm School
I've got a big Barbie fan in my house, too. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
When my oldest daughter was two, I dressed her up as Cindy Lou Who for Halloween. I made her a Cindy Lou Who dress and made her wear antennae and everything. I used a picture of her in her costume for our Christmas card that year, and I used the same quote that's on this ornament: "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!"
How the Grinch Stole Christmas makes me cry. In a good way.
Hands-down one of my favorite shows on TV. For kids or otherwise. I have a stuffed Dr. Doofenschmirtz on my desk. All shows should be like Phineas and Ferb. The world would be a happier place.
There are so many more ornaments that I love (oh Peanuts gang, I adore you). I'm looking forward to seeing them all in person! What are your favorites?
We have a LEM, too. And we've memorized the words.
ReplyDeleteI think the joke isn't so much about "haze (Haise) in the air....", but rather, there's no air on the moon, so haze isn't even a possibility!