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

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.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 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 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

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

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

I've come across some great links in the blogs lately and thought I would share, and also to remind myself of them. I use google reader and I love that it is so easy to use from the phone (this has saved me from going out of my mind during the Lorax's tv time). Bel… Continue reading Wednesday Web Watch

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. (From SouleMama.com)"Self Portrait""Dance Class"

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. (From SouleMama.com)AndPeacefulknitter is headed off on a cross country adventure! Our group of regular SnB-ers each knit up a section of a… Continue reading These Moments