Sunday, December 21, 2008

Treasured Keepsake

We had our Christmas party on my side of the family on Saturday. Once again we had a great time, but I have to tell you about a very special present I received from my brother in law Bob.
If you read his blog or Mari's you know he is a very talented wood carver. When I opened the gift I really couldn't believe what I saw.
Bob found a picture in the newspaper of some Russian women and in the front was an old Russian woman. In Russia the old woman (grandma's)are called Babushka's.
Look at what was in the box for me:


Here is a close up view:


Here is the newspaper picture that he carved it from:

On the bottom is a gold plate that he engraved Babushka.
Isn't that amazing! As Arianna says- "It's a good thing we have someone that's talented in our family!"
Since our girls are from Russia this present is so special to us. We are so thankful for such a unique, thoughtful gift!
Thanks again Bob- we love it and you!




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13 comments:

A Stone Gatherer said...

That is so cool Cheri! Bob is a talented guy! What a treasure!

Zaankali said...

That is great!

Mari said...

I'm so glad you like it!

Dena said...

that bob - we will keep him!

Nate and Brenda said...

I love it!!! Very cool!!!

Anonymous said...

That just kinda makes me smile when I see her! Isn't it cool when you are really surprised like that:) Patty

Anonymous said...

I hope to someday have a snowman from Bob. I had the chance this year, but I need to save my pennies for a bit :)

What a sweet and fun gift for you to treasure. I can see why you love Bob...and Mari, too!

julie said...

Beautiful - what a special, special gift!

Cherdecor said...

That is hilarious! Bob is not only talented, but he is so creative! How his mind works is beyond me!

BTW, that is a GREAT picture of you!

Andrew Bruins said...

That is really cool. It's crazy that he can get the carving to look almost like the picture.

Jodi said...

He is very talented! And what a special gift!

Glad you posted about the songs for the soldiers! :)

God's girl said...

That is so amazing! what a gift.

Terri said...

No doubt about it - he's multi talented.