Christmas and 2011...

Christmas day this year was fun and relaxing and everyone was happy. We spent time with family, got some very special gifts and ate some really good food.

And, with this being the last day of 2011, I am happy to say that I kept all of my resolutions. {I really think the key thing for me was keeping them to myself}. I am also really amazed at how quickly the year went by. Well, I am ready for the new year - I have my resolutions in mind and I am excited for all of the new things to come.

Tomorrow all of the decorations will come down. So today I photographed a few items that have been in my Christmases for most of my life. My mom gave me these a few years ago and I love putting them up in my house each year.

Wishing you a fun and safe New Year's Eve. See you next year...

{hugs}
Laura

Beanie...

Wow, has it really been over 3 weeks since I have posted to my blog? Things have been busy and time has gone by too fast. I am trying to get ready for Christmas, as it is fast approaching. The kids are out of school for the winter break and I am almost done with work :) and I see a lot of relaxation in my near future. Yea!

Here is a beanie that I made for my son (quite a while ago) but never shared.

If I don't see you before the new year...

Merry Christmas!

{hugs}
Laura

Happy Thanksgiving...

It's a beautiful day here. I got to sleep in, which was fabulous. I was also able to relax and drink my "candy" coffee while watching H.R. Pufnstuf. Right now I'm watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The pies are baking in the oven (one cherry and one apple) - they smell so good - and the fruit salad is made and waiting in the fridge. We'll be going to spend time with family very soon.

I have been working on a scarf in my kids high school colors. Soccer season is here and I am going to be prepared to show school spirit for my daughters team.

I hope you are having a blessed Thanksgiving Day...

{hugs}
Laura

Vintage Stripe...

I first saw this crocheted blanket on Attic 24 many months ago and knew I wanted to make one of my own. I picked softer, pastel colored yarn for it. The colors, along with the style of the blanket, look very old fashioned to me. It's very easy and fast to work and would be perfect for a beginner.

I am also working on Christmas gifts and will be sharing those after the first of the new year.

I will also be sharing some "school spirit" things with you very soon. My daughter made the high school soccer team and with it be a winter sport (opposed cross country, which my son runs, and is during our hottest months here) it will be cold. So, I was thinking a scarf, hat and maybe a blanket would be in order. Go Eagles!

Hoping you are enjoying today...

{hugs}
Laura