11 Months!

The Many Faces of Elsie

Holiday Crafting

Every year I plan about twelve billion Christmas projects and complete a small percentage of them. This year was no exception. :)

Elsie's stocking, from the same pattern as Owen's. No pattern details, because it's an awful pattern that I would not encourage any one else to use. I would've used a new one if I didn't want them to match. Next year I'm making them for Ray and me also. I should probably start them now....

A blanket for O. Poor kid opened the bag and said, "Fabric?! Mom's fabric?!" He likes to cuddle with it now, though.

A clutchball for E. from this tutorial.

A tam for my niece Rachel from this pattern. Flower is from Knitting Over the Edge. Needless to say, it was much cuter on her than our lion cookie jar.

Flax heat therapy bags scented with lavender for two friends who are also my workout buddies. :) Flannel on top with velour on the underside.

Santa Hat Ornaments for a swap on DSD

Knit earrings for my sister. Those were a first for me and very fun to do! Normally I wouldn't do anything with beads in the car, but when you're always working on things at the last minute, sometimes you just have to suck it up. :)

A Gratitude Wrap (PDF here) for my secret pal on Ray's Dad's side of the family. I really love these prints; hopefully she did, too!

Christmas 2008

Owen was very excited about Santa and Christmas this year. Here he is putting out milk and cookies for Santa. Santa brought Owen Lincoln Logs.
Elsie was excited about getting books and having Mom read them to her.

We went to Cumberland the day after Christmas to spend the weekend with our families. Here are a few of Elsie's happy moments.

Owen was very very excited about playing the cousins. Here is one of the rare quiet times when they weren't running around and being crazy.

One of his favorite gifts this year was the Lego Harvester. He's been eyeing it up for months.

Owen making a silly face while eating yet another treat.