This week I thought I'd share these wood carvings.
These have been Christmas gifts from a very special friend. When growing up in high school many years ago, Dave met what would turn out to be his best friend for life. In fact he and Charlie were such best friends that they agreed to name their sons after one another. I knew this even before Dave & I began dating, he shared it in our Single's Sunday School class. I actually knew Charlie before Dave because he was my dentist. As it turned out, Dave & I fell in love and Charlie's lovely wife Brenda became one of my very best friends too. She is the sister I never had growing up! Like I said, Charlie is a successful Dentist and naturally is used to working with his hands. Several years ago he took up carving and is a master at it. I remember the very first carving he ever gave me, I was so honored that I actally cried! Time doesn't permit him to carve me one every year for Christmas so when I get one, I know he did it with me in mind!
As much as I love Santa Claus', (I have a huge collection of various ones in my curio cabinet that I'll share at another time) the indian is my favorite! I love all things Western and Charlie knew that I would especially love this one!
Here is Big Charlie and his son David Charles (left), Our son Charles David and my husband Dave are on the right! Thanksgiving 2007
37 comments:
Dad looks so happy!
Jenn,
He's been looking that a lot lately in pictures!!! Ha Ha!
Love, Mom
Your Santas all look like they are glad Christmas is over! I bet they are ready for a good rest. :)
Gina
What a cool collection. I have a Santa collection too. But yours is really neat and what an amazing story. Come see me today I kind of stepped out of the box with my post!
That is just the coolest thing and the story is even better! Aren't you glad their names aren't Archibold and Eugene? LOL.
Jennifer
People astound and amaze me. Then I remember that we are all created in God's image and I think, "NO WONDER!!!" I love these show and tell Friday's. Seeing others' choices of decor and possessions blesses me. I learned a long time ago that it REALLY is one of life's greatest joys to rejoice with those who rejoice...
Those are just amazing! I like the Indian, too.
Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts
What beautiful work!!!! What a neat story about the names.
Susan
On your comment on the mission can...I hope you'll take a picture and share with us :o)
Susan
Your daughter's photography studio sounds awesome!
I loved the juxtapostioning of the Charles' and David's! LOL.
augh...my goodness! i love art!
these are just gorgeous!
the story about all your guys is touching.
and...of course...you know I love the indian/warrior carving.
Love the story about the men in your life. Your carved santa's are impressive. I'm so amazed at any kind of carving-such talent.
Thanks for the comment today. Enjoy the kitchen aid!!!!
Amazing carvings. I like your story of your husband and his friend naming their boys after one another. Now,what if they each had daughters and no sons? Smile ~ Kathi
Thanks for stopping by the blog:) Your wood carvings are so neat! I love the Santa with the cowboy hat! A lot of work went into those:)
Thanks for sharing them.
Kerri
Geez he really is very talented ! What a wonderful work ! The Indian is my favourite too !
You know my friends and also in art school call me "Madame Chat" which means Mrs. Cat, lol !
The carvings are beautiful and such an interesting story also. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool collection! Thanks for sharing it today! They are amazing!! Have a beautiful weekend!
I love your story! And carvings! Thanks for sharing! God Bless.
Hi, referring to the 'Twister' comment--that's exactly what my husband said! Funny!
thoses carvings are beautiful...I love carved wood and the time it takes to carve it always amazes me.
thank you for your lovely comment on my blog today :o)
~simply~
Wow! Those are beautiful carvings. Even more special that they are made by such a wonderful friend. I loved the story. Thanks so much for sharing!
-Karoline
Oh Connie, these are wonderful. I do love the Indian and the Santa's are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. These are treasures.
I believe it was Harrison Fisher who did the cards you asked about, but his and Boileau's art is very similar.
Blessings,
Mary
Oh how cool is that!
Wonder if he could carve dentures... haha!
those are great....i LOVE the indian.....
Cool story and carvings. I love the friends and sons pictures. It is such a treasure to have close friends or a close friend--what a blessing!!
Oh my goodness! I know your husband's twin! He looks just like him! Too funny! Thank you for sharing! Love your blog. I'm going to send my sister your link so she can see how your hubby looks like our friend Gary! :)
What beautiful wooden carvings. Boy, is that guy ever talented. I liked the story about your hubby and Charlie and how they became such good friends.
I love your collection and I've thought of doing a scrapbook on the same theme. Maybe one day we'll actually do them and use them for a show & tell!!! Thanks for sharing.
Oh this is so special - I loved the story too. Thanks for visiting my blog and I have to add if the gale force winds blow I can't wear the hat ... smile!
What a lovely story. How nice to be surrounded by people you love! Ain't nothing better!
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What a wonderful friendship. The carvings are amazing and from the heart. Linda
Super hand carvings! Wow,
they're so realistic to what
Santas to look like. Lots of
hard work, I'll bet!
Oh, my goodness! What gorgeous carvings, and such a great story to go along with them. You are truly blessed to have such a close friendship!
Thanks for stopping in to see my new office. ;o)
What a fabulous collection and a lovely story too. The Indian is my favourite too.
These pieces are magnificent! What a great story and show and tell.
Sandra
What wonderful handcrafted wood. Such talent that goes into each one. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
~Martie
Those are wonderful! Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Have a wonderful Easter.
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