Sixth Day of December ~~ And My Sixth Post

I'm trying to find some spark, some ambition, some something to get me going today.  It's not as easy as one would think.  I'm feeling the stress of time running out to get the Christmas ornies finished and yet I have a few project ideas swirling in my mind.  The project ideas are distracting me and interfering with my ornie finishing.

Received my ornament from my partner, Jodie in Australia.  I was surprised that I received it so quickly, considering it came from so far away.  She mailed it on November 24.  As far as I know, she hasn't received the one I sent her yet, so I'll have to wait to post that pic.

Until next time...
Happy Stitchin'

5th December Post! 

Ever look at a dog while they are sleeping?  Yesterday, my two lazy girls were snoozing on the sofa together.  They looked so peaceful and seemed to be sleeping so comfortably.  It's been so long since I've slept well and I sure wish I could sleep like my dogs do. 

 Hubby and I just got home from looking for a small Christmas tree, mini ornaments and an lighted outdoor decoration for my mom.  We did find a little 2 foot artificial tree and some pretty glass ornaments, but we had to go to 5 different stores!  Never did find an appropriate outdoor decoration because the stores only had a few display items left.  Either the stores didn't stock many of the items to begin with or everyone purchased new decorations this year.  It's frustrating to have gone to so many stores and not find all that I was looking for.

Do you all have your decorations up?  We pulled the boxes down from the attic and put the outside lights up right after Thanksgiving, but we don't have any of the indoor decorations put up yet. 

We're not doing any shopping this year either.  A few years ago, my side of the family had decided that we weren't going to exchange gifts any more because we wanted to celebrate Christmas just by being together.  It's been really nice to just have a special dinner and spend time together.  This year, Hubby's side of the family also decided not to exchange gifts. 

I hope that whatever traditions you and your family share for this time of year is everything you wish for it to be!

Until next time...
Happy Stitchin'

December 4th (and up to date)

What a nice day I had yesterday!  I spent the whole day with Hubby at home.  I was lucky enough to have my dear Hubby make cupcakes (all by himself) just for my birthday.  My girls had to work, but they had rented a couple of movies just for me.  Hubby lit a few candles, served chilled sparkling grape juice and made spaghetti for dinner.  Simple things, but when put all together, it made my day rather special.

Christmas Rose Poinsettia (my camera did not capture the beautiful red color)

My MIL & FIL stopped by this morning to deliver a beautiful Christmas Rose poinsettia.  There is a grower just a few miles from here and they supply the local walmarts, home depots and a few other big box stores in the midwest with seasonal flowers.  In the summer, it's the perennials,  annuals and vegetables.  In the winter, it's the Christmas cactus and poinsettia.

I didn't get to stitch any this weekend, but I did work on some finishing.  As soon as I have the finishing completed, I'll be able to show some pics.

Hope you all had a good weekend!

Until next time...
Happy Stitchin'