Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! I am the only one up, my parents, DH and kids are still sleeping so I thought I'd do a quick blog update before the chaos begins, LOL. I've been so busy this month finishing ornaments and gifts, getting ready for Christmas in general. My mom's gift is Maria P. Oliver, I think it's safe to post a picture, she will be opening it here in a hour or two. I am thrilled with the molding, the picture doesn't do it justice. I hope my mom loves it too.

We arrived home after much angst, we had our second blizzard in three months last week which shut absolutely everything down, As you can probably guess I live in Colorado :-). All the roads leaving Colorado were closed and there was some question as to whether we'd make it to the midwest to celebrate Christmas with our families. The highways finally opened early Friday morning and we decided to chance it and leave the state. The first 200 miles or so were not a bit of fun, but my DH managed very well and got us through safely. It was an easy drive after that, we are just so happy we made it home.

Today I am starting Frances Burwell, she's my Christmas present and has been sitting shrinkwrapped and waiting since early November. I am dying to open the box, play with the fibers and put the linen on scroll rods! I am hoping in between helping my mom in the kitchen, visiting with my sister and her family and keeping everyone content, amused and well fed I will find some time to stitch.

I hope everyone has a wonderful, happy, merry Christmas day and a blessed New Year.