Trimming the tree at Ed and Barbara’s. Many of the ornaments were hand-carved by Ed over the years. Some ornaments commemorate something significant from the year that was, others depict family interests – skiing, cycling, sailing. Aren’t they great?

The selection below include a Pegasus which Michael carved when he was in school.

A sailor from 1961

Michael’s Pegasus

1976, American Bicentennial

The wings are individual feathers cut from paper

A seventies Santa makes a peace sign (note his sack is full of books)

New Pope! 1978

Skiier

A cyclist for ’75 -wonder why Ed carved one of those….

Santa was in a hurry in ’74

Season’s greetings to everyone and a peaceful new year.