One of our little family traditions has been that every year since the kids were born I buy each one of them a new "special" ornament to hang on their tree .. usually something to reflect the year, either something they have accomplished or something special they have done. We have a smaller tree that we put up for them that they all get to decorate together with all of these special ornaments they have received over the years. However this year ... I decided that we were going to make their ornaments out of salt dough ... so I made the dough and gave each one of them a chunck and turned them loose to make it into anything they wanted ... we then had to bake them in the oven ... and lastly we painted them!! Once they were dry we "FINALLY" (those are the kids words) got to hang them on the tree!! Along with letting them make their own creation, I had each one of them do a hand print as well which I got to hang on the big tree!!! I was very impressed with our end results, they did a great job, although I do have to admit I'm kinda wishin' I would have ordered them each one as well!!
The boys painting ... Rhett made a "SNOWMAN" and Trey a "MONSTER TRUCK"
Rilyn painting .. not only her ornament but her tray, her hands & arms, her belly & by the end of the whole ordeal even her forehead and hair!!!
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