Oh, that jetlag is a dangerous thing. I fell asleep standing up at a Paul Kelly concert once. ;)

that smoker is adorable. our list of holiday expectations this year has taken a dive with the whole job search, lack of funds, and preparing to move back to Lawrence. I'm overwhelmed by all of that, so Christmas is getting short shift. The only decorations we have out are the line-up of Nutcrackers. I'll have to do it up big next year to make up for it.

This year - no tree at all. We're moving the week after Christmas. Long story. I'll catch you up next week.

CUTE! I'm going to be burning the midnight oil in the next week +, I can tell. The kids always have fun with the wee santa and sleigh you sent us. I never quite know where I'll find him or what he'll have tucked in his sleigh.

Quilts are daunting to me. I psych myself out before I even get started. At least you have rows....

I just don't have the patience for doll clothes..... those itty bitty seams. But how great that your girl still WANTS doll clothes. :)

I finally offloaded all the maternity patterns I bought and never made. It only took me 8 years. ;)

I really love Elf. My family watched it on Thanksgiving, and I saw bits and pieces, but I need to sit down and actually watch the whole thing through. And I'd like to watch Love Actually again. Wonder if it is on netflix instant....

We had cinnamon rolls this morning for St. Lucia and of course we thought about you. :) Happy Day!

She stole it from her dad. :)

I thought you might like those. ;) (Although the fake fur was kind of a pain to cut - I was glad I only had six to make.)

At least they don't chirp. :)

Yes, just perfect. Now, back to the afghan?

I love your Quatchi under the tree! And yay! You took my profile pic suggestion. :) xo, Rach.

Yay! I love it. What color will the guest room be? Can't wait to see.

I know exactly what you mean about the breakage in storage. We are missing a stocking. Where could one little stocking go on it's own without the other three? All I've managed so far is to plant the paperwhites (a month ago - I couldn't wait), fill the advent calendar and string up a few lights outside. Yes, maybe tomorrow. Or not. Happy December.

I'm debating putting up the Christmas tree this year, as we will probably move back to our old house (that still hasn't sold) between Christmas and new year. But I do love the special ornaments and nativities and santas that I've picked up in my travels and have been given by friends. Some of those are from you. :)

Like I need any more Christmas music.... but Michael Buble. Yum. Equally yum, that donut. I'll have to suggest that flavor to our new local donut shop.

that looks fun!

xo

Yes! She does look like Ava and I, too, want to smooch that face. Much love to your whole little family, Beki.

that photo of you jumping should be your new profile pic, Rach. :) xo

This is my job for tomorrow. Along with sewing Mario hats. :)

But it looks so good with yellow. And grey. And red. And white. Hmmm.... reminds me of a quilt. xo I love love love it.

Huge downside of not hosting dinner - no leftovers. I got two pieces of pie, which I split with Tim for breakfast. Thats it. Oh, well. Maybe Ill buy a turkey next week when they are dirt cheap and make one of just us. :)