This is what I wanted. So I bought it on EBAY and told Kevin that it could be my birthday present. I decided to start collecting head vases, after remembering my Grandma Wolff had one. The times that we did go and visit I always remember it. So I started my collection. The first time I saw Jackie Kennedy, we were in Arizona and she was 1500.00. That was way too much, but I always had her in my mind. When we were on our honeymoon in Tennessee, we found her and she was 700.00, still too much. Well I happen to be looking on ebay, and with the economy the way that it is, and everyone is having to sell some of their collections, I found her and she was a steal. I then found the "children" to go along with. They too were a steal. I decided this would be a great investment, and it could be my birthday present.
Today at work, we had a carry in. Lots of desserts and lent type foods. Everything tasted so good! Earlier in the year I told my girls not to get me anything, but if they were, what I wanted was for them to make a donation to the food drive that we are having at work. Today, my gift was 3 boxes of food which ended up being 92 items. It made me cry. I was really happy that they took my suggestion. Our work has a food drive at Christmas, but I decided why not keep it going and collect all year. It really isn't ever the customers that bring in the food, it is my staff and I that bring in all the food. I can't help it, every time I go to the grocery store, I buy food. The way I look at it, if I ever needed to go there, I would be appreciative of any help I could get.
Oh yeah, thats a picture of the girls from a couple of years ago cheesn' it up!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday Suzi!!!!
I didn't even know there was such a thing a head vases. Freaking awesome that you are collecting them and found a good deal on ebay! I have a collection of glass shoes that I got from my great grandma, but I think your vases definitely trump that.
Hope it was a fantastic day!
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Love the head vases! Especially Jackie!
okay I am going to try to leave another comment, though I am sure it will not be as good as the one i tried to leave earlier. I can never remember my blog id or password. arrrgh. I think it is great to have collections, but I thought you collected those aunt jemima things or picaninnies..whatever...lol My second grade teacher gave me a head vase for my first communion and I still have it....not Jackie Kennedy, but the Virgin Mary..should be worth a lot more.. I should check ebay..
LOve you
Now I remember, I wanted to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY...duh, I thought about you all day, but didnt get a chance to tell you. still love you
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