Kara had her foot surgery on Wednesday and is doing very well now. The first few days were extremely painful for her as I heard they probably would be, but yesterday she was up and moving around much more. I'm so glad she's better and we may even venture out to do a tiny bit of Christmas shopping today.
Here's a picture of the Christmas village that we always put up over my pantry. We actually did it last weekend but I haven't had time to post it.
It's a big job to put it up and take it down, so I usually leave it up until the end of January or so.
I did finish all of my Dear Jane triangles (yipee!) and I also made one kite/corner with another all ready to work on as time permits. I'm without and hand stitching right now, I'd better prep something today. I finished another Truly Scrumptious block and another basket block for my Mom's quilt. No pics yet, sorry.
My Mom and my brother, his wife and their daughter Jessica and her two little girls will be coming up for Christmas Eve. Mom will probably spend the night which kind of upsets her because that has always been a private time for my family, but I told her that this year is different and we'd adjust. It's the first Christmas without my Dad and it's been much harder emotionally than I expected. She's just devastated and very emotional. Anyway we'll have Mexican food and play with the little ones and it will be fun!
My oldest, Emily will be home from Lawrence today. She's the daughter that cherishes tradition and the Season. She loves giving, actually Kara does too. I think they get that from me, I'm a giver. Hopefully we'll get some sewing time in while Emily is here...wait I know we will, we have to finish the quilt she is giving her boyfriend for Christmas...lol
If I don't post again before Wednesday I want to wish all of my "blog friends" around the US and around the world a very "Merry and Blessed Christmas", may it be everything you desire and more!
4 comments :
Merry Christmas to you, Ranette! You sound like you have a lovely, healthy family. You adjust your traditions when love calls for it.
I hope your mother's heart is eased with family around but it will be hard for all. I am glad your daughter is hobbling around better - I've heard that foot injuries are very painful. I guess because there is so much weight on them and it makes them swell. Sweet that you have a daughter who quilts. What a blessing that is!
Stay warm, enjoy your family.
Merry Christmas to you also! Have a wonderful time with your family!
Merry Christmas! I hope you will all have a wonderful time and I'm sure your Dad will be there with you in spirit. I can only imagine what an emotional time it is for you all though.
Glad you got another Truly Scrumptious block done! I haven't gotten much done this past week but hopefully once Christmas is over I'll get a bit more time!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.....oh so much, I love my gifts from that little nail file...(i have a fetish for them) you don't know how much ....to that just absolutly stunning runner...oh the hard work is soo appreciated...
I hope we manage to stay in touch...I just love it, thank you again.
Awesomely appreciated
Merry Christmas wishes to you.
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