We have added more children to our family Christmas this year. What more could I want? Let's make some graham cracker houses. Bonnie is intrigued.
I've been working on this broken star for a few days. It is important to keep all the corners the same, so I take pictures as I go. That way, I don't have to keep rolling and unrolling.
Some days the commute is easier than others. It is a 75-mile drive one way and usually it's pretty clear. Today is an exception. Unfortunately my stomach is doing some pretty fancy gymnastics.
I have a hard time saying "no." If someone needs a quilt done in time for Christmas, they really have to get it to me by Halloween. Even then, clients are desperate and sometimes will switch out one quilt for another. I forget how much time I spend on quilting large pieces. If I get behind, I get grouchy.
Bonnie is at the age when Santa may be frightening. But Pam and Howard are smiling, so it must be okay. She is perfectly dressed for the ward Christmas party.
I noticed on the way off the island that the fog had rolled in a covered all the water. It was a strange view, but better than being socked in.
I'm trying not to stress, but it's so hard to say "no" during the holidays. Ideas pop into my mind and I want to do everything. Every craft. Every candy. Every quilt.
Let's start with caramels. Should I dip them in chocolate. Why not?
