Ahh. December 26. A day I look forward to especially since we have had the Lorax and have a Christmas marathon starting on Christmas Eve through Christmas night for the last 4 years. We travel to see family - and there is a lot of family to see. This year was probably the best yet… Continue reading Holiday Hangover
Author: Becca
Christmas Wishes
The hustle and bustle are in full swing - I think it is going to be a very exciting Christmas - one that certainly will go by all too fast. If you can, try and slow down and enjoy the good stuff. Things like:Enjoying a good viewing of The Yule Log (while it lasts -… Continue reading Christmas Wishes
“Best” and Best Christmas Presents
I was just talking about the Best Christmas presents ever with my MIL the other night at dinner - and then today I read WifeMomKnitter's post about her "Best" presents (cringe worthy!). It got me thinking - Great blog fodder!!Starting with the Best. The true best gifts ever - two immediately stand out in my… Continue reading “Best” and Best Christmas Presents
Photo Cards
photo.JPGOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterThere was a surprise photo card in the mail today from my mom. Vintage 1984 "Greetings" from the Children. Circa 1984 - my brothers (who were 3.5 and 6 months) and I (6 and a half). I don't think we've changed one bit.
Wedding shoes
Wedding shoesOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitter(Nearly Wordless Wednesday)Found my wedding shoes while cleaning out a closet. Gave them to the Lorax to play with - "Mama, I love your wedding shoes!" 🙂
Family Photo
Family PhotoOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterLazy Sunday. Putting up the Christmas Tree. Good photo opportunity. Of course, when using the self-timer on the camera it is a good idea to take a lot of photos to be sure you get a good one. And then you can also be surprised at what you get. This is… Continue reading Family Photo
Older, Wiser and Way More Active
Yesterday was the Lorax's 3rd Birthday! We had a jam packed day. Dance class, a coffee break and then a stop at the toy store - she had been given some birthday money and bought some stickers and a Hello Kitty facecloth. A quick trip the library and run around outside. Phew.My mom came by… Continue reading Older, Wiser and Way More Active
Thanksgiving Crafts
Last week I posted about my Pom Pom Maker - did you guess that I would take a shot at using the pom pom maker to whip up a flock of Pom Pom Toms, like Martha? Here's a shot in progress:The pom poms are a great way to use up stash yarn if you have… Continue reading Thanksgiving Crafts
WIP Wednesday
photo.JPGOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterMost of my Thanksgiving projects are still in progress (but well organized so there is no fretting about it) and I don't have photos of them yet. Instead I thought I would share this WIP. I picked up a skein of Plymouth Encore that had a great rainbow in it. My LYS… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
PomPom Maker
photo.JPGOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterBack in the summer I had a gift card to JoAnns - I made a rather impulsive decision to seek out a pompom maker (two actually). I thought I would use them for hats here and there and was pleased that they do actually work. Between yesterday and today I've been cranking… Continue reading PomPom Maker