A few days ago, when we updated our “2012 Ornament Premiere Limited-quantity Ornaments” post to include additional information, it was brought to our attention that the sentiment (date) on this years Snow Buddies, 15th Anniversary, Special Edition ornament was incorrect. At that time a message was sent to Tammy Haddix, the Keepsake artist that creates this popular series, to alert her of the possible mistake.

Here is her response:

“….Unfortunately, mistakes happen! You guys always keep me on my toes and keep better track of my series that I do! For that I thank you! Yes, you are right the date on the ornament is technically incorrect. It says “Snow Buddies since 1997″ and the 1st in series was released in 1998. When we did the math 2012 – 15 years = 1997; it made sense to say 1997. We didn’t realize that simple math doesn’t work when figuring out the release year, the calculator let us down! Unfortunately, at this point in time it is too late to change the ornament; but if you think about it I actually created the concept and the sculpt of the 1st in series in 1997, so it isn’t all wrong. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.”

Snow Buddies
15th Anniversary
Special Edition
Features a snowman wearing a light yellow sweater, green scarf and Santa hat standing next to a bird feeder with a pail of bird seed in front of him.
A  blue bird is perched on his outstretched arm while a second bird, a cardinal, stands on the bird feeder.
On ornament: Snow Buddies since 199