1. 2001 2005 2000-2005 2000

2. The Christmas season begins at the Widmers in July….

3. Decoration Time Line

4. Backyard before Christmas began early 1980s

5. Before Christmas reached the backyard 1989

6. Workshop during production Bob makes all the wood figures, signs and designs by hand.

7. October 2006 Festive for many holidays…

8. Golf Course The Golf course was built by hand by Bob in 1993, used year round for parties and fun!

9. Backyard Familys town. Each building painted and designed by Bob for a family member.

10. Front Yard

11. Kids Play house Grandkids playhouse, converted to Barbies holiday home at Christmas

12. Grandkids Play land

13. Sometimes Bob just needs a little break…… Taking care of the Grandkids is tough, animal cookies in one hand and bottles in the other.

14. Santas Helpers The first Grandbaby and Santas helper 1994 Santa Bob 1995 Grandbaby #3 starting early 1999 Santas Visit 2005 Grandbaby #2 Bob 1996

15. 1996 1986 2003 Bob and Santa 1977 1985 1995 2004

16. 2006

17. Santas Schedule for 2006 Saturday December 9 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday December 15 6:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday December 17 5:00pm – 7:00pm Friday December 22 6:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday December 23 6:00pm-9:00pm

18. The Transformation begins

19. Work has begun

20. The backyard areas starting to form….

21. Fences going up, cleaning has begun

22. November 24th After the first full day of construction

23. November 30 Almost there….

24. Opening Night The finished product. ENJOY!!!

25. Thank you for joining us at Widmer World. Bob and Susan Widmer Kristine and Micaela Widmer Craig, Kimberly, Joe and Jill Eicher

26. THE END, Bob and Sue I cant wait to start shopping for next year! What are we going to add next year?

27. Dedicated to my Mom and Dad, for all the wonderful years of joy and happiness you have given me.

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