My 2 cents on Holiday cards

First off, I love getting holiday cards but my problem is when the card is generic and has a name signed to it and that is all...I mean come-on if you are going to waste the stamp, at least take a minute and write me a note. Why are you sending cards if you don't want to inform me on how much I mean to you or at least to brag about your accomplishments and adventures or at the very least your children's adventures and accomplishments???

So I am trying to do cards...I have spent time putting together a picture card through Shutterfly using the pictures of Matt that we just got taken with a Christmas backdrop. My thoughts are the card is a chance to send an updated picture since the birth announcements on Matt and to just take a minute to say I am thinking about you. I try to write a little note in each card so everyone knows that not only do I think you are important enough to get a card, b/c I don't sent them to everyone I know, but you also get a few minutes of my time where I want you to see my horrible penmanship so you can know I really am thinking about you.

Now, to warn folks, these cards are expensive and so are stamps so I am sending these cards to folks I have a current address for, and who I know will appreciate it...If you don't get one, and you send me a card, I do always write you a letter or if I am ambitious I make a New Year card and send to all those folks that I missed....so if you want to send me a card, Elizabeth Granier, 13340 Enclave Creek Lane Apt 304, Midlothian VA 23114

Here are few reasons why I love getting cards.
1. People are so clever and I find some folks do some of the coolest stories, top ten lists and other interesting ways to inform me on what you and your family have been up to and brag about your kids...I love these, I read every one, just try and choose a font and type that is reader friendly b/c I hate to say it, some small fonts and elaborate texts are just difficult to read.
2. I love seeing pictures of family and kids. First off, I can't keep up with everyone's kids and their birthdays. I don't expect you to do it with Matthew so don't expect me to keep up with your kids...but the holiday card is such a great way to let me see your childs cute little face and get a reminder on their name at least. If you do the year in review things, I request you put your kids birthdays in there just b/c you never know how many folks might appreciate the reminder.
3. I love getting mail, face it, I mostly get junk mail or bills so it is just so excited this time of year to get a real card and letter to read. Reminds me of my time at USAFA where mail was just a life-line to anyone and everyone outside of grind of things.
4. I appreciate that so many people I haven't seen in some cases for over 10 yrs feel I was such an important part of their life that I should be included in the yearly card. It is so fun to know that I may have had an impact in someone's life that means they want to in this small way keep in touch with me. Plus it makes me feel like I am winning on the friends department...I get slightly competitive with Jay and I totally win the Friends like me and send me cards competition that is only of course going on in my head!
5. I love catching up with people and that while life is super busy and many folks might not read this blog or keep in touch on Facebook, at least once a year everyone takes a few minutes to try and at least re-connect to people from their lives through a holiday card.

So there you go, I love getting cards so please feel free to send me one and know that it might be a while but I will send you a card or letter in thanks and to do my own little bragging...especially now since I have a little one to brag about :)

Ok, gotta go to the LSU game thingy...Crawfish is made, time to load up and head out to an old HS buddies of Jay's house...so not winning the Friends living in Richmond contest :( but I will with your help win the holiday card one!