I wanted to share with you
a very
SPECIAL
birthday gift.
It was wrapped in the most beautiful
BLACK and WHITE HARLEQUIN paper...
I didn't have my camera with me and didn't get a photo of it...:-(
"Behold the awe and wonder of the Christmas Story"
I lost my breath when I unwrapped this box.
The most beautiful nativity set...
I have been wanting this for years and years.
and my sweet daughter, STACY LEIGH, and her family, of course,
bought this for my birthday that was on New Year's Eve.
It will be packed, carefully, away for another Christmas
and I wanted to show it to you before packing.
I hurriedly placed it on my mantel,
along with a few more pieces of my small collection of
WILLOW TREE figures
so I could get these photos for you.
♥♥♥
I tend to want to leave it out all year...
but then I might lose the special glow
we get every Christmas when we set up our treasured nativity scene.
I keep my Father Christmas out all year and at CHRISTMAS TIME,
I almost forgot to even LOOK at him.:-(
I think no matter where or how
it is displayed....
IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL.
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59 comments:
Oh how pretty that nativity looks on your mantel. And every year you will remember the joy of opening such a special present. Happy belated birthday wishes!
Beautiful, BJ! I love the Willow Tree collections although I don't have any pieces. You are going to be so pleased when you unpack it next year and it has the whole Christmas season to be displayed. What a sweet family you have!
XO,
Jane
Oh, it is just beautiful!
Thank you for sharing and happy belated Birthday!
Leticia
Oh Bj, how lovely...I love the Willow tree angels and have a few of them; mostly from students and I just adore their simplicity yet deep message.
SO lovely & thoughtful.. esp. since your daughter knew that you wanted it. You have it displayed so beautifully!
I have some of it, also a gift, but not the pretty angels you have with it.
It will be special each year as you unpack it & remember the gift.
(mine is still up...can I celebrate the Christ-child thru Jan. ? :)
This is so pretty! I would love to have one of these also.
Truly beautiful. What a lovely gift that you will treasure forever.
That is such a lovely Nativity. So simple but beautiful. A special gift for a special lady.
What a beautiful gift! I have a few pieces of Willow Tree friends! Love them so much! Your nativity is just gorgeous! I found a Nativity in the attic that I bought at an Estate Sale but it was too late to put it out... Next Year, I will get it out early so I can enjoy it!
Have a blessed day dear BJ, HUGS!
Ah BJ, what a sweet gift to treasure forever. You are so fortunate to have a family that loves you so very much.
hugs
Sissie
That is very nice - I've not seen their Nativity set before! Just love it!
What a beautiful nativity set BJ! I know you'll love bringing it out every year:@)
It is beautiful. What a nice gift .
That nativity is wonderful...the expressions and I love that Joseph seems overcome with emotion and that Mary is holding the baby Jesus. Sighhhhh, I don't know how you're going to be able to pack it away so soon after receiving it.
BJ...what a WONDERFUL gift from your daughter and her family!! My sweet Jessie collects the Willow Tree figures and she would have been over-the-moon with a gift like that, so I know you are too :)
Blessings!
Gail
How sweet, I just love them too. You have a very sweet daughter! :D
BJ,
What a preciou gift from your daughter and family! It has brought you great joy on your birthday and will again at Christmas! Thank you for sharing with all of us!
Fondly,
Pat
BJ is is so beautiful and what a sweet and thoughtful gift to you. I know you will treasure it for many years.
Oh BJ, such a wonderful gift. It is just gorgeous. I know you will cherish it always. So precious and thoughtful. Hugs, Marty
BJ, happy belated birthday! I do think that is one of the sweetest nativities I've ever seen. I know it will be a treasure in your home. ~ Sarah
How precious...I know you will treasure this forever! Happy Monday, my friend! ♥♥♥
What a wonderful present! Something to treasure.
I love your technique of the artistic collage.
It is beautiful BJ! What a wonderful birthday gift....
Hugs,
Penny
It is just lovely! And I love the photos you took of it too. Kit
Oh how wonderful! What a beautiful gift and your camera captured it so well. You will look forward to using that next Christmas!
What a beautiful birthday gift...it looks so nice on your mantle.
Happy Birthday, friend!
A belated happy birthday BJ.
Willow Tree figures are adorable and your new nativity set is a real special gift.
Judith
It is beautiful, I would find it hard to pack away until next season.
You are correct! A most beautiful nativity!
Hi BJness! Oh, what a sweet nativity set! I know you're going to love it.
Now you have no header! You little stinker! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
How beautiful. These Willow figures are so sweet.
Willow tree figures are so beautiful..
So glad you recieved one of your hearts desires...Daughters are wonderful!
Enjoy BJ.!
Hugs, Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
What a sweet, thoughtful, and beautiful gift!
There you go missy!!!!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
A new header!
So beautiful! What a thoughtful daughter you have, BJ and with a great taste too who knows you very well...Christine
Just beautiful! Trish
Your sweet kids seem to have a gift for knowing what you love! The nativity set is beautiful, simple and sweet and just perfect. You will be so happy when you unpack it next Christmas!
How very thoughtful. It is a treasure you will enjoy for many years to come.
What a lovely and thoughtful gift. You will enjoy this beautiful nativity for years and years.
i heard the most wonderful sermon the Sunday after Christmas suggesting we might leave a nativity out to remind us of God's gift to us all year long. I left a small one out in my foyer. Yours is so lovely, you might could leave it out a little while before packing it away. What a wonderful birthday gift. Happy belated birthday. I do so love following your blog.
The look here, is now, all-sweet-pink-softness. Lovely! :-)
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Gentle hugs...
Oh, BJ! That is wonderful, and I think I might just leave it out all year to admire. What a sweet gift from your sweet family! Loved it. Love you, too.
I hope your birthday was every bit as special as you are, my friend.
XO,
Sheila :-)
What a wonderful surprise! I know how much you wanted that nativity set! Stacy is such a sweet daughter! Aren't we so blessed to have such sweet daughters?
Love you much!
Martha
BJ, That is a stunning nativity! Your family know you well, and I am so happy they pleased you with this generous and beautiful gift!
Blessings, Beth
BJ
Do leave it out all year! That nativity set has been one I've drooled over too, and I feel that it's easily a year-'round item.
Happy, happy Birthday!
Hi BJ!! That is one of my favorite nativity sets! I think it just looks fabulous on your mantel ~ what a lovely gift for your birthday! Do enjoy your week!
Happy belated Birthday, what a wonderful gift from your daughter and her family! I am sure you will cherish it forever. It is so simple and beautiful!
Those are wonderful figures and I have never seen the nativity set. You can tell you are very very loved.
Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing.
It really is not bad having a birthday. See what nice things can happen for you. In fact, I am delighted to have another one.
How lovely and it looks right at home! Happy Birthday!!!
hugs
Sandi
Now that's a very special birthday gift indeed!! I remember a few posts back when you mentioned how much you would love the Willow Tree nativity...now you have it:-) I love mine and I remember how excited I was when I bought the set. The next year I bought the 3 Wise Men...this year I bought the stars:-) xoxo
This is such a lovely nativity set! I love the simplicity and beauty of Willow Tree statues. It was a wonderful gift. Happy belated birthday and mosaic Monday!
Happy birthday to your sweet grand daughter Deeds!
I love your nativity set. I collect Willow Tree, too, and I found the nativity set in an antique mall at a very nice price. I never thought of adding some of my other angels. What a great idea! Think I'll copy you next year.
~Adrienne~
Your Willow Tree nativity is gorgeous ~ lucky you! I have a Willow Tree of a girl on her knees praying. She kneels on a tall wooden pedestal. I absolutely love her, she says it all without saying a word.
They are beautiful, BJ. I have a white nativity music box I leave out all year under a cloche. You could leave the 3 main figures out too!
Enjoy them!
I LOVE my Willow Tree! I got the Wise Men this year.... Next year I want the creche! Happy belated birthday!! :)
~Liz
I love that nativity. My daughter gave it to me several years ago, and I have a collection of angels that different friends have given me. What a treasure! I know you love it! Linda
Hi BJ - What a wonderful and thoughtful gift! The angels are beautiful.
I wanted to stop by and say Happy New Year! and hello from a fellow White Wednesday participant. Please stop by and join my giveaway when you get a chance.
-marie
Sweet sweet gift! I adore Willow Tree collections. It's amazing how much heart and soul comes through those little wooden pieces. :) I don't blame you for wanting to keep that nativity up all winter. It's just beautiful....
Happy WW to you!
xoxo laurie
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