Barnwood Quilt

 

My daughter had this made for me for Christmas using scraps of wood from around the ranch. It is a memory quilt so to speak. Pieces of wood my Dad used for this or that at one time. So it is like having pieces of history all wrapped into a warm wooden creation.

I miss my Dad every day.  He was my best friend.

Anyhow, I appreciate the detailed work of the barn quilt. I hung it up and I will enjoy it for many years to come.

Merry Christmas!

 Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Enjoy!

Upside Down Frosty

 This is the last snowman I am making this year.

This one is for my daughter/kids. I know the Princess will get a kick out of it.

So now on to cleaning and getting ready for Santa to make a visit.

I hope you are enjoying your Christmas preparations as we close in on the big day!

Snowmeggedon

 I made another snowman.

Frosty went to live with my co worker.

Snowmeggedon is staying here for now.

I think this is the last one I am making this year.

They take a long time to make all their parts.

They were fun to make though.

I hope you are staying warm and having a great holiday season!

The Princess is 8!

 Oh how the years have flown by. 

I can't believe my beautiful Princess is turning 8.

When she was born it was a true blessing and a real miracle.

She arrived early at 4 pounds 8 ounces!

You've come a long way baby!

I love you more and more everyday!

You are a shining star!

You fill the world with light, laughter and joy!

We are so blessed to have you!

Happy Birthday! 

I hope you have the best day ever!

Only 8 more years and you will be driving!

Yikes!

 

Merry Snowman

 Every year I make something for the season. Usually snowmen. I don't know why. I just really like them.

This year I made a clay pot snowman.

The first attempt wasn't just what I wanted, so I had to re do it. It took all week of sanding, painting and creating.  This is the final result.

I made the scarf out of my Dad's pajama pants. 

I made the snowmans pants/hat band out of some old jeans of my husbands. 

The hat and nose are clay. The clay was not the kind you have to bake, however... note to self, the baking clay is much better.

Anyhow, that is what I have been doing this week.

We have one more school week and then we are off for two weeks.

I can't wait!

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season!

Some Christmas Decor

Going light on the decorations this year due my puppy Baylee. He is a sweet boy, but he loves to find things to chew on. I didn't want him to be chewing on my Christmas tree ornaments and I didn't want to constantly be saying no. So I am not putting it up this year. I think this is the first time in 40 years. I am fine with it though. I have three lighted ceramic trees to fill the gap.

 I put one in my Mom's curio cabinet.

Along with my Cuthbertsons Christmas plates.

I also have my big snowman.

I got him several years ago at Bath and Bodyworks.

You can add a candle or lights inside.

I haven't done that yet this year.

I put a plant in his head for now.

This is my largest ceramic tree.

I also hung my primitive snowman garland I made years ago.

That's about it for me. I am working on the front porch too.

I want to find a lighted outdoor snowman for there, but of course things are hard to find now days.

I can always work on that next year.

I hope you are having fun decorating for Christmas at your house!