Lots of hugs and loves from aunties, cousins, uncles, grandma, friends. A big ol' family gathering, complete with big ol' turkey and all the trimmings.
Garrett got a taste of whipped cream. Just a taste. His doctor hasn't put him on "food" yet.
So this year we were thankful for many things, including this newest addition to the family. D1 and her family made the trek out from Colorado, which added extra fun to the mix.
Not too much knitting content today, sad to say, as all I've done is work on one or the other of the Lady E's. I do have a project with a deadline, though: a square for the NETA charity-raffle afghan. A 12" square in a rusty brown--I'm going to practice a little for gauge tonight, although since it's wool (Paton's Classic Wool) it will be block-able to the right size if it's a stitch or two off either way.
I'm being a pretty bad Lacevember person, too. I've got the Hanging Garden going, but so far am only 6 rows into the pattern. I think I might have to resurrect Birch, since she's also lace, and work on her instead. I don't know what it is about the HG--it's a pretty pattern, not complicated, nice yarn, using my KP Options needles, but I'm just not feelin' it.
Maybe I'm coming down with something. I certainly hope not--with a job in retail, I'm certainly needed at work and also exposed to all sorts of "stuff" floating around.
I've made a classic "me" decision for this year--I'm not making any of my gifts. None. Zero. Zippo. Nada. Rien. Pas du tout. Now, I've made this kind of decision before, with rather laughable results as I'm sitting up late finishing stuff, but I think this year I can say it and mean it. With Christmas and New Year's Day both falling on Mondays this year (and, yes, D3's birthday, which is Jan. 8 and the completion of our holiday marathon) there will be some extra weekend time to get ready. D3 is hosting the family celebration this year, since she feels strongly (and I agree) that the Carrot should have his first Christmas in his own home.
Anyway, I'm currently thinking that this will be a year for books, gift certificates, and my old standby, magazine subscriptions. Do watch this space for meltdowns, though, as my mood and inclinations change!
4 comments:
My friends and family wholeheartedly wish that I would give up on the handmade gift thing. Not only do they get all my stress, but then they have to wear/display/use whatever masterpiece I have bestowed upon them. I, um, lack skill...but I do have the enthusiasm!
Glad you and yours had such a wonderful Thanksgiving! Such a cute little carrot!!!!!
Sounds like the thanksgiving gathering was warm and wonderful. Way to go with your decision about hand-made gifts. Do what you have to do and more power to you!
Sounds like a wonderful day! And good for you on your decision and not feeling like you have to do anything you don't want!
I'm all in favor of gift certificates for Holiday gifts. Not only is it simple, it keeps you out of the malls as well. I'm going that route myself this year.
He is such a cutie.
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