116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Christmas spirit: Vintage, homemade ornaments spark memories
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Caleb Condit/freelance This Christmas tree in the Kathy and Jeff Kaidens' house displays all of the ornaments made by their children and grandchildren.
Caleb Condit A reindeer silhouette pillow adds a bright pop of red to the couch.
Kathy Kaiden's Christmas decorations blend her love of meaningful words with her many collections, including these whimsical snowmen, which are some of her favorite decorations. She writes the year and where she got it on the bottom of each one.
Caleb Condit Snowmen figures decorate a side table.
Caleb Condit Snowmen figures decorate a side table.
Caleb Condit Christmas ornaments decorage the Kaidens' piano.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Kathy Kaiden
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit photos Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy Kaiden's mother. Her mother, Dorothy, collected Christmas ornaments, especially those from Annalee. Kathy loves David Frykman wood carvings and anything snowmen.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Kathy and Jeff Kaiden's artificial Christmas tree holds all the ornaments made by her daughters and grandchildren over the years. The couple also has a real Christmas tree that is full of ornaments either bought or handed down from family over the years.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
Caleb Condit/freelance Many of the Kaidens' Christmas ornaments were handed down from Kathy's mother. The vintage glass ornaments are displayed on the top of the Christmas tree — away from grandchildrens' reach.
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