Speaking of Holiday cards

Here is the 2009 Davis Graveyard Holiday card. These pictures were taken last year during the snow storm (thanks wordsandmusic for the reaper picture!)

Every year we put some type of item in the cards, this year, the pumpkin on the cover inspired me to create my own pumpkin seed package.

Each card contained a packet of seed that can be grown this spring....see, it is always about Halloween with me :D

Since I could not send everyone a card, truth is I just like some of you better than others :D No, no, just kidding, I don't have all your mailing addresses. I will get my act together next year and work up a mailing list.

So for everyone else, here is your virtual Davis Graveyard holiday card. :)

Comments

  1. SuzieDecember 22, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    How VERY clever of you! I LOVE it!!

    And a very Halloweeny Holiday Season to you, too! :-)

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  2. AndrewDecember 22, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Perfect! Pumpkins are a pleasure during any season.

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  3. JudithDecember 22, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Soooo cute!

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  4. magikalseasonsDecember 22, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    What a Very Merry Happy Holiday card! I love that. Very creative! And a Very Merry one to you too! :)

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  5. I Like Horror MoviesDecember 22, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Pumpkins + reapers = perfect christmas card!!

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  6. JeanneDecember 23, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    What a lovely card. Great photo! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you!

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  7. Stephanie DDecember 23, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    Thanks, Queen!

    I have two uncarved pumpkins still sitting behind the "Joy to the World" yard card--but they are totally buried from the snowstorm we got 5 days ago!

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  8. Pam MorrisDecember 23, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    really cool! thanks for the 'virtual card' and (like Suzie), have a great halloweeny holiday!

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