Here's thinking of you during the Christmas Season and wishing you a great 2008!

For me this is always a great time of year. I enjoy reminiscing about the bright faces I see over the holidays and savoring the plans that we are creating for next year.

And for our From Dust to Clay pottery business our Nativity Scenes make it a very special time of year. Pictured here is one of our latest Nativity Scene designs but please check out 'Recent Events' on our website for more styles and designs.

The Nativity Scenes we made this year are signed by both Sandy and I as they were truly a joint effort. The inspiration for them came early in our Marriage when Sandy made the original set of figurines. I later designed various styles of houses and added a special element that makes them truly special (please contact us if you want to order one and learn more about this special addition - if you are still curious note the mystifying aura on the wall in the picture above).

Besides the obvious link between Christmas and the birth of Christ one of the strong connections that most people have with Nativity Scences is with the young family. There is nothing sweeter than seeing young kids slow down amidst the excitement of seeing all their presents under the tree to reflect on the first Christmas in the manger.

That is the most special part of Christmas for me...slowing down to enjoy family and friends.