The Popular Hallmark Ornaments, Star Trek!

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Growing up my dad would always watch Star Trek, so I watched it with him. I would imagine myself being on Star Trek and riding in the different ships and using the cool machines they had. Here are some of my favorites but you can look and find your favorites here.

Starship Enterprise….

The crown jewel of most Hallmark ornament collections, as well as many Star Trek collections, the 1991 Starship Enterprise is one of the most sought after Hallmark Keepsake ornaments ever produced. Modeled after the U.S.S. Enterprise from the 1960s hit television show, Star Trek, this Hallmark Keepsake Ornament features red and green flashing lights and a bridge light that glows. The timing of the release of this ornament helped to commemorate the twenty fifth anniversary of the original Star Trek television series. When this famous starship was released by Hallmark in 1991, it was the hit of the season, and impossible to locate by most avid Star Trek fans as Hallmark stores across the country sold out almost instantly, making it a highly sought after ornament by Hallmark ornament and Star Trek collectors alike.

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Shuttlecraft Galileo….

The follow up to the 1991 Starship Enterpirse ornament, the Shuttlecraft Galileo Hallmark ornament was released in 1992, and was also a huge hit with Star Trek collectors. Not only did the cockpit of the NCC-1701/7 light up, but it also features a special holiday message from the First Officer of the USS Enterprise, Mr. Spock. To hear Spock’s message, “Shuttlecraft to Enterprise, Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Spock here. Happy Holidays. Live long, and prosper,” press the button on the bottom of the shuttlecraft.

Starfleet Tricorder….

In Star Trek when they go on missions that always take their Starfleet Tricorder with them. Press the button on the ornament to see the screen illuminate and hear dialogue from from the original “STAR TREK” television series! 

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My dad has a tree dedicated all of his Star Trek and Star Wars Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. It is such a cool tree! He has all of these ornaments on it and more. He just added the 2018 Hallmark Ornaments to it. He is going to need a new tree soon with all of those ornaments.

Thankfully it is Friday!!! I am so excited for the weekend! We many fun activities to do for the holiday season. Do not get me wrong, we will still be working to make sure we get all of your orders out. We love our job! I hope you all have a great Friday!

Brandon the Elf

 

Lionel Trains

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After watching some Christmas movies with the other elves I have noticed that the Christmas trees in the movies have trains around them. It made me think of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament series of Lionel Trains. This series started in 1996. Other train cars were added to the series over the years. The Tender was added to the series in 1999 and a third car was added in 2002. The trains that were added to the series change every year according the train for that year. This series continues to be popular with collectors.

From 2017….

In 2017, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments came out with the 671 S-2 Turbine Steam Locomotive.  This is the 22nd ornament in the series. This sleek black locomotive has wheels that move and will compliment your other Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments on your tree.

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The Newest Addition to the Series, from 2018….

The newest addition and the 23rd train in the series is the Lionel 2245P Texas Special Locomotive. This ornaments has wheels that move. The read and silver locomotive will be a stand out on your tree with the other Lionel Train Hallmark Ornaments.

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Where it All Started in 1996 ….

The first in the Lionel Series came in 1996 called 700E Hudson Steam Locomotive. This Keepsake Ornament series features popular LIONEL locomotives and leads off with the highly collectible 700E Hudson. The first die-cast engine of its kind, it was manufactured in O-gauge in 1937. A favorite of company founder Joshua Lionel Cowen, it was offered again in 1990. The number 5344 was given to the real-life Hudson by its builder, the New York Central Railroad.

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As a child I have wonderful memories of playing with trains. Seeing these Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments makes me feel like a kid again. I have one entire tree full of just train Hallmark Ornaments.

It is time to get back to The Ornament Factory and get some more work done. You can see the Lionel Train Hallmark Ornament series and all the others at http://www.hallmarkornaments.com . Have a wonderful Thursday!

Aiden the Elf

Celebration Barbie Set

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Celebration Barbie has been an extremely popular series from Hallmark Ornaments. The story of Barbie with Hallmark Ornaments started back in 1993 with Holiday Barbie #1. The Celebration Barbie series did not start until 2000 with Celebration Barbie #1. When Barbie came back to Hallmark in 2015 they celebrated with this special Barbie set.

 

Celebration Barbie #1….

This is where is all began, the first Hallmark Keepsake Ornament to display Barbie. The first in the Holiday Barbie series came out in 1993. Holiday Barbie #1 showcases beautiful Barbie in a stunning red gown. She is ready for a big night out!

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2013 and 2014 Celebration Barbie Ornament Set….

In 2015, when the Barbie series came back to Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, they released the 2013 and 2014 Celebration Barbie Ornament Set. This set showed off the two Celebration Barbies that were missed while Hallmark worked on getting the licensing agreement back with Mattel. The two Barbies look radiant in their gowns.

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2000 Celebration Barbie #1….

The Celebration Barbie series started in 2000 with the release of Celebration Barbie #1. Barbie is radiant in an evening ensemble that celebrates the holiday season and the new century. Her gown shimmers like precious gold, layered over bouffant tulle netting. She wears a contrasting stole of white faux fur. Her long, beautiful hair is topped with a delicate crown and pulled softly away from her face. She carries a white, ornamental ball with golden numerals in tribute to the year 2000.

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There are so many Barbie Hallmark Ornaments that it’s hard to pick which ones to feature on here. Please check out our website http://www.hallmarkornaments.com to see them and the other Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.

Back to work I go! You should see how many boxes we have gone through the past two weeks! Its crazy! I’m not even going to go into how much box tape we have too! It is important to us to have your packages safe and secure.

Have a terrific Tuesday everyone! With it being Tuesday, you  know what that means!! Taco Tuesday for all of us elves. I cannot wait!

Brandon the Elf

Santa

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With all of the Christmas events in full swing, we have been seeing a lot more of the big man himself, Santa. Here are two of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament series that showcase Santa.

Here Comes Santa….

Here comes Santa is series that shows Santa on many different modes of transportation. The Here Comes Santa #1 was released in 1979 and has Santa in the motor car with a bag full of gifts.

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The 1993 Shopping With Santa, has Santa in his beautiful read car ready to head out to the stores.

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Santa is all ready for the snow this holiday season with the 2001 Santa’s Snowplow, that is #23 in the Here Comes Santa Series. Santa will brighten everyone’s spirits by plowing the road clear with is festive tractor and plow.

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More Santa! Toymaker Santa is another Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Series featuring Santa….

In 2000, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments came out with the Toymaker Santa Series. To start it off they released Toymaker Santa #1 showing Santa on a train holding a bell.

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The 2003 Toymaker Santa #4 features Santa on a horse with spring action movement.

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I personally have an entire tree covered in Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments of Santa from many different series. It is one of my favorite trees in my house. I receive lots of complements on it over the holiday season.

Do you have a favorite tree in your house for Christmas? What are the ornaments?

 

Elliott the Head Elf

Finding Nemo

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Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has always out done themselves with the Disney Hallmark Ornaments. The Finding Nemo series shows some of the main characters in the movie in different scenes from the movie. Any Disney lover would want to put these ornaments on their Christmas trees.

The First of the Finding Nemo Hallmark Ornaments….

Marlin and Nemo shown in this Hallmark Ornament are the fearless father and son pair swimming around pink coral. Marlin has had such a close bond with his son since Nemo was the last of the children that survived the shark at the beginning of the movie.

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The places and people Marlin sees on his adventure….

The 2005 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Sweeeeet Friendship shows Marlin, Dory and Crush going for a swim on the EAC. Marlin and Dory were on their way to find Nemo.

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Marlin and Dory search for Nemo in the 2007 Hallmark Ornament, Marlin and Dory. The beautiful ocean backdrop with the vibrant colors on this ornament show what Dory and Marlin are seeing as the hurry to find Nemo.

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Nemo makes friends….

In 2008, Hallmark released Nemo, Squirt, and Pearl as miniatures. You have Nemo and two of the friends he makes on his adventure and end up going to school with.

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The other elves and I have had an extremely busy weekend! Let me tell you, the boxes we put together, the  ornaments we pulled, we had to make a run to get more packing peanuts too! Thankfully I was able to run out and get right back from that. We took a little bit of time and had a birthday party to Aiden the elf. He looks good for his age!

Back to work! Thank you to everyone who has been ordering. We hope you have enjoyed the sales we have done. You can see all of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments from The Ornament Factory at http://www.hallmarkornaments.com Have a happy Monday!

Jack the Elf

A Magical Disney Movie, Cars….

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Disney Pixar has come out with some entertaining movies for boys and girls over the years. Cars is one of those. The first movie was such a big hit, Disney went on to make two more. Hallmark wanted to help celebrate the Cars movies and made them into Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments over the years.

The beginning of the Disney Cars Series….

In 2006 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments came out with the ornament Lightning McQueen and Mater. This is also the feature picture for this blog. Here is a two piece Hallmark Keepsake Ornament set. Lightning McQueen and Mater are great pals and go many miles together. This is a hard to find ornament set.

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Best Friends…..

Lightning McQueen is trying to help his best friend Mater in this Hallmark Ornament, One Stuck Truck!

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There is also the 2010 Piston Cup Tire Tree where McQueen and Mater are sitting around a Christmas tree made of tires with a Piston Cup on the top.

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Lightning McQueen and Sally….

These two love birds are just going for a drive in the 2007 Lightning McQueen and Sally Hallmark Keepsake Ornament. Sally shows Lightning McQueen that here is another way to see life- learning to slow down and seeing the country side instead of the race track. This is a two car ornament set.

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Racing is the Reward….

On your marks, get set, go! Lightning McQueen and Francesco Bernoule are at the starting line and ready to go! International Race Rivals comes from the Cars 2 movie.

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Lovable Mater…..

Who better to guard against peeking at presents under the tree? Mater has a Santa hat on and will warn when peekers are near the Christmas tree. This Hallmark Ornament, Mater Peekbuster, is motion and sound activated. Mater will give the “Peekster” warning if they get too close!

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There are so many more Disney’s Cars Hallmark Ornaments for you to see. Be sure to check out The Ornament Factory to see all of the others.

That is all for me for now. I think Little Daniel the Elf and I are going to go and play with our collection of Cars toys we have. Have a great day!

Jack the Elf

Fisher Price….A Trip Down Memory Lane

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Growing up, I have many fond memories of Fisher Price toys. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has been turning those fond memories into ornaments for us to relive those wonderful childhood memories during the holiday season.

The First to Start the Series….

In 2007, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments started the Fisher Price series with toys from years ago. The first in the series is the See N Say. A childhood classic toy, the See N Say, made by Fisher Price is a 2007 Hallmark Keepsake ornament. Pull on the string and hear the authentic sounds of education.

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The Barn with all the Animals….

I will never forget when you opened the barn door on the farm and it would make a mooing sound. The Play Family Farm does the same! This 2008, Hallmark Keepsake ornament, Play Family Farm, is the classic toy that displays sounds on a farm. Open the barn door on this Hallmark Keepsake ornament and see what animal sound you hear.

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The Newest Addition to the Series….

The newest Fisher Price Hallmark Keepsake Ornament is the Change-a-Tune Piano. Rotate the knob to hear one of three classic tunes.

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The Feature Pictured Ornament….

The 2011 Little People Lil Movers Fire Truck, is what is the featured picture for this blog entry.

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 Two of my Personal Favorites….

From the Hallmark Fisher Price Ornament series, my two favorites are the 2009 Chatter Telephone and the 2009 School Bus.

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A miniature version of the 1960’s classic Fisher Price toy, the Chatter Telephone has all of the bright color and the wheels move like that original one. The School Bus has the wheels that move and the bus driver and people inside.

What are everyone’s big plans for the weekend? We have Aiden the Elf’s birthday party Saturday that we are all looking forward to. I think we will finish up with the Christmas decorations and get up the last of the trees. Of course we will have some work to do because an elf’s work is never done. It is a good thing we love what we do!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Do not forget to check The Ornament Factory out on our other social media. We are on Facebook,Twitter , and Instagram!

Brandon the Elf

Star Trek and Star Wars: No Shortage of Cool Hallmark Collectibles This Year!

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Hallmark Ornaments, Star Wars Ornaments, Star Trek Ornaments

Star Wars and Star Trek Hallmarks ornaments are some of the most popular ornaments during the holiday season. New ornaments have been released every year since 1997 and continue to grow in popularity. Here are a few of the most desired Star Wars and Star Trek ornaments for this year.

Star Wars: 2018 A Rebellious Rescue

This unique Hallmark Ornament features an exciting scene with Han Solo. The ornament illuminates and plays dialogue from the scene when the button is pressed. This magic 2018 Hallmark ornament is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.

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Star Wars: 2018 Holiday C-3PO

This 2018 Hallmark ornament depicts C-3PO wearing a Santa hat. It has light and sound features that require batteries, which are included. If you press the button, the ornament lights up and plays Christmas messages from C-3PO. Add this festive ornament to your collection just in time for the holidays.

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Star Wars: 2018 The Force Is Strong Tree Skirt

This tree skirt is nothing less than magical and deserves to be added to your Star Wars collection. The tree skirt is made of fabric and requires the Hallmark Keepsake Power Cord, which is sold separately. Once you plug the tree skirt into the Hallmark Keepsake Power Cord, you will be able to see its continuous light. This is another great piece to add to your collection as you prepare for the holidays.

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Star Wars: 2018 Lando Calrissian and Lobot, SDCC

This Hallmark ornament features Lando Calrissian and Lobot from the film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This special two-pack set was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Hallmark only produced 2,975 of this rare ornament, so get it now while you still can.

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Star Trek: 2018 The Naked Time

This fun ornament features a bare-chested Hikaru Sulu challenging Captain Kirk with a fencing foil. With the push of a button, it also plays the dialog from this unforgettable scene. The ornament comes with batteries, so you can enjoy its fun straight out of the box.

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Star Trek: 2018 Lt Arex and Lt M’Ress, SDCC

This Keepsake ornament set features Lieutenant Arex and Lieutenant M’Ress as they are in the animated Star Trek series. This set was also revealed at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, and there’s only 2,800 of them in existence. This is a rare one, so get it before it’s too late.

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This year is an especially great one for Star Wars and Star Trek fans. If you’re looking for a new ornament to add to your collection, Hallmark is sure to have just the ornament for you. To find the perfect Star Trek or Star Wars ornaments for your tree this holiday season check out the options online.

Brandon the Elf

Which Hallmark Ornaments Do You Want to Add to Your Collection for 2018?

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Although it may feel like fall just came and went, the holidays are right around the corner. It will soon be time to go looking for a Christmas tree to start the holiday season. If decorating your holiday tree with Hallmark ornaments is one of your favorite past times, you might want to add some cool new additions to your collection for 2018. Whether you are a Star Trek fan or a Guardian of the Galaxy lover, the perfect Hallmark Ornament is out there for you!

The Latest Hallmark Ornament Release for 2018

Released this October, there are a vast number of new Hallmark ornaments filling up the shelves here at The Ornament Factory. But be careful, the most popular ones won’t last long.  If your little one can’t get enough of the Lego Batman Movie, get your little joker the new “The Joker” Hallmark ornament and put it on the tree to delight them Christmas morning.

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Or for the Mulan lover, get the new “A Girl’s Best Friend, Disney Mulan” ornament featuring Mulan on her beloved horse.

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Which One Is Your Favorite?

If you are a Charlie Brown fan through and through, the “A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie Brown” Hallmark ornament is a must-have.

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Or the cute “A Charlie Brown Linus Ornament” is also a favorite.

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The Disney fan will love to grow their collection with the “Disney Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts” ornament, or the “Disney Christmas Carolers Gleeful Musical Ornament with Lights and Motion.”

If Star Wars Is Your Thing

For the Star Wars fan, try the “Solo: A Star Wars Story Hans Solo and Chewbacca” set of two ornaments.

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The “Solo: A Star Wars Story Millennium Falcon” is also a total crowd pleaser.

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A blast from the past, it is one of the most detailed ornaments in the series. Finally, the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porgs of a Feather” is a cute Star Wars ornament to add to your Christmas tree this year.

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Get Excited for the Holidays

Although Christmas is a ways off, it is never too early to get into the Christmas mood. With so many new releases, it will be hard to pick the ones you want. However, you’ll have to get started soon if you want to add to your collection. Since they are already available for sale, it is first come, first serve. What are you waiting for? Check out Hallmark Ornaments today to find the perfect pieces to add to your growing collection for 2018.

I know I’ll be adding some new Star Wars Hallmark Ornaments to my tree this year. The Hallmark Keepsake Ornament from the cover photo is the 2018 Millennium Falcon.

Big Daniel the Elf

The Timeless Disney Classic….Beauty and the Beast

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All of the elves and I sure do like to watch Disney movies. We all have had a time where we are hooked on different Disney movies. Right now Jack the Elf is watching all of the Cars movies and Finding Nemo all day everyday. He will probably be writing blogs on those in the future. One of my favorites is Beauty and the Beast. I love Belles dress and the beautiful red rose.

The timeless Disney Classic, Beauty and the Beast, takes you on an emotional ride of love and the time old story of good verses evil. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has captured some of the most memorable parts of the movies in ornaments for all to decorate their Christmas trees with. Which one will you have on your tree this year?

Tale as old as Time….

The 2017 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Tale as Old as Time, shows Belle and the Beast lovingly looking at the beautiful, magical, red rose. Press the button on the ornament to see the rose illuminate and hear music from “Beauty And The Beast”!

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The New 2018 Beauty and the Beast Ornament….

This 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Christmas Belle, is porcelain and a Premium Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, and it comes in premium packaging. Belle is holding a stunning red rose in glass similar to the one in the movie that loses its petals over time.

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Beautiful Belle….

All Eyes on Belle comes from the 2014 Hallmark Keepsake release of ornaments. Belle is radiant in her bright yellow dress with a red jacket and looks ready for Christmas.

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Belle’s Grand Entrance

Belle’s Grand Entrance is from 2006. This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament is made from yellow fabric. The ornament depicts Belle gliding down a staircase carrying a iconic red rose.

Celebrating 25 Years….

Disney Beauty and the Beast is the 25th Anniversary Hallmark Keepsake Ornament. Press the button on the ornament to hear music from “Tale as Old as Time”!

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A New 2018 Hallmark Ornament to add to your Collection….

 Be Our Guest is one of the new 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments that shows us Lumiere from the movie Beauty and the Beast. He is performing to the song “Be Our Guest.”

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There are so many amazing Beauty and the Beast Hallmark Ornaments from over the years. You are sure to find one (or more) that you would like to add to your Christmas tree this holiday season.

For today we have lots to do at The Ornament Factory which is always fun. It is also Tuesday, so you  know what that means!!! Taco Tuesday!! We will be having tacos for dinner tonight. We all love tacos! I hope you all have a great day!

Aiden the Elf