THE JOY IS HERE

The gingerbread dough is resting:: the beef and guiness pie is cooking for lunch [yes, I watched Jamie on Thursday]:: the flowers are bought [christmas bush and lavender]:: the presents are wrapped:: the children are VERY excited - or at least one of them is:: there is a wonderful smelly gooey taleggio cheese on the bench waiting for me with guava paste:: Pia's doll's bed has had it's second coat of white paint, and is drying waiting for the third and final coat:: the first Jeweled Steps sock is finished:: I have new yarn [more STR Raven in the Thraven colourway] waiting for swatching for a little something for Pia:: the sashiko embroidery still needs to be done on the doll's quilt for Pia:: the turkey will come out for defrosting this afternoon:: the last of the presents have been bought:: the streets are getting quieter and quieter:: we see friends this afternoon for a big BBQ::
and I think we're ready.

Wishing everyone a wonderful christmas, with plenty of sparkle, merriment and joy!

Comments

[AJ]

Here's to wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!

[michelle]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Al!

Hope this coming year is filled with more beautiful moments than the last. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. :)

[Sarah]

While you're putting the last coat of paint on Pia's bed, I'm finishing up a pillow and case for Astrid's. I did get a small quilt made (I wish it were a little bigger but I didn't realize I wished that until after I'd sewn the back on and I'm sure as hell not going to start another now). They'll be no sheet for the mattress but I'm calling it all good. A mother can only make so much and as Dan just said to me, I couldn't sewn two pieces of fabric together, called it a blanket, and Ms. A would've been thrilled.

Happy Christmas to you, Alison. I'll think of you and Pia as I watch Astrid open her doll bed.

[lisa s]

sounds perfect.... enjoy enjoy!!

[allee]

Great to see you are so organized. Congratulations and may you and your family have a great Christmas and a happy and contented 2008. I have enjoyed reading your blog and sharing your highs and lows. We all have them. Cheers

[Casey]

Wishing you a merry and joy-filled holiday too! :)

[Melissa]

Have a very happy Christmas and a wonderful 2008 . . . xx

[Ali]

Sounds like you're all set! Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks so much for a year of inspiring posts. Heres to another great one in 2008.

[joyce]

have a very merry christmas!

[Shula]

Well done, you.

I've just now finished.

Oy.

Merry Christmas.

[Alex (MOONSTITCHES)]

I just assume you had a pleasant time.
Merry Christmas to you.

[Clare]

Merry Christmas! Have a lovely day

[Ravenhill]

Wishing you a peaceful and joyous celebration! Your blog is so lovely and so inspiring! I am thrilled that you will be able to use more time for your creativity - happy for you and for those of us who adore all that you make and show - as I assume there will be MORE of it. Your photography is fantastic by the way.

[Ravenhill]

Wishing you a peaceful and joyous celebration! Your blog is so lovely and so inspiring! I am thrilled that you will be able to use more time for your creativity - happy for you and for those of us who adore all that you make and show - as I assume there will be MORE of it. Your photography is fantastic by the way.

[kay]

Happy Holidays.

[rence]

Hope you had a blessed and merry Christmas.

[amisha]

a belated happy holidays, dear. this post made me smile so much... the joy emanates from it. xox