Handmade Christmas

I am making nearly all of my gifts this year and isn’t as crazy as you may imagine. You could knit, sew, paint, or carve your loved ones something special, often at a fraction of the cost. For me, I chose to knit things for the ladies and child, give food to the men, and create something completely original for my husband.

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

I know it was hard to find me last year because we were traveling, but this year I will be at home and can leave you milk and cookies. I myself am trying to lose a couple pounds so please enjoy them when you’re here so I don’t find them the next morning and eat them for breakfast. If I do find the cookies uneaten on Christmas morn, I will take it as a personal message from you that I am perfect as a size 8 and to not lose another pound.

Anyway, I know you are very busy with work right now and wish I’d thought to send you this last month before the big Christmas rush started for you and your elves, but you know how things get.

Our Christmas Tree

I couldn’t see the point in parting with money for a Christmas tree when we don’t even have a tree stand or enough ornaments. Then I half-joked with myself that I should turn our tall tripod into a tree with some green fabric I have around. Well, one thought led to another and a short while later we have a tree with all the trimmings. I foresee this being a new favorite tradition for me!

I Want to Knit…

It has been one year since I learned to knit and now I am getting ambitious. This is my massive wishful ‘To Do’ list of knitting projects I’d love to undertake. Whenever possible, I specified a yarn that would be my desired ideal to use for it. I know my ideal may not always be the projects ideal, but hey if I don’t try new things I’ll never evolve as a knitter. At least that’s my positive take on it!