Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!! May your Christmas be blessed with Peace and Joy. May Jesus gift you with many blessings.


Ho Ho Ho!
 Christmas eve was filled with people, food, and noise until the end.  First, my DD#1 and her DH came with 3 of their 6 children for lunch. My DSIL and DGSs gave me a wonderful Christmas present. They cleaned the gutters around my carport which wasn't too bad since the 3 pine saplings were not more than 12 inches tall. LOL My DSS and DGS PJ were in and out all day. They had lunch with us and then washed DSS car. That caused a problem since something got wet and DH, Pape, got into the fix. Off they went around 3pm to get parts - trash talking as they rode! I took that opportunity to take a nap since I had been up since 5:30 preparing food and cleaning house. Then after nap, DD#2 showed up with DGD#1. They gave me three outstanding presents - 1) calendar from Handcocks with lots of coupons; 2) a santa on a ladder to add to  my collection; 3) DD#2 redid the 90 year old frame and matted a picture of my dad, brother #1, and myself taken over 50 years ago and developed over 40 years ago by DB#1. 
Then things began happening~ Eggnog started it!!! Whiskey that was over 30 years old was added. Then someone added Sherry and another added SloGin and Flavored Gin. Before you know it we had a party going on with people coming in and out and in and out until 11pm. DD#2 and her friend loosened up and joined in the conversations which ran a long theme of subjects. DSD#2's ex came pick up DGS and the party continued with more people. I sure was glad that I had stuck to my Arizona Stress Free Tea since Pape tried a little (meaning more than a glass) of everything that was going around. Leeapaul just laid on our legs and watched like I was. At the end, those that weren't imbibing drove those who were home. I think everyone had a great time - I know I did watching the going ons. Today, with all the hangovers, should start late and be rather quiet and peaceful. I plan on sewing and resting and relaxing and letting my ears rest from all the noise. Tomorrow we drive to BFE to DSIL's for another day of family and fun.  
Hopefully, Christmas Day will be filled with food, immediate family, and peace. 

Christmas Eve's Eve

I did good this year!!! 
     It is the 23rd and I have finished all my gifts (20) but 2. (No pictures b/c I wrapped before I thought!) The mug rug took the most time and was the ugly present (you always get one). I will have to try again. The presents, with the extra bought things, are all wrapped and bagged by family. That way I can grab presents with ease when people arrive. (Update: All presents are finished!)
     Pam,(BFF), and I have scheduled a play date on Wednesday, January 29th to sit and sew and whatever which includes a meal at Vidrine's. We have invited everyone who wants to come and join us to head to Lewisburg. I plan on working on Tanya's quilt that day. However, I, first have to clean my sewing studio. There isn't even room for me in that 12 by 20 space right now. I must admit that when I am in the sewing mood that I am messy - very messy!!! Nothing gets saved till I am done.
     I still haven't finished Saint's Stars (which will have a new name when it is finished!) but just have small borders and binding left to do. I will be working on it today while DH and DGD#2 go to funeral.
     Right now I love the US Marine Corp. After telling us all that DGS would not get leave for Christmas, they gave him the whole Christmas season as leave. Either he is a great marine or they got tired of him- I think it is b/c he is a fantastic guy. He made me feel like it was Christmas when he called. First thing he told me is that his skull quilt I made him is going back with him. He said it gets cold in NC at night. I don't know if the Marines can handle that quilt - 78 5"skulls grinning at them with watching eyeballs. It is a quilt that only a Grandma and Grandson can enjoy.
     We are cooking a pork roast tonight for Christmas eve and Christmas. I need to go get garlic, potatoes, pickles, and a few other things. Kristin, Pape, and I plan on spending a quiet Christmas visiting other family members or not. I am hoping to have visitors on Christmas Eve but that is always a surprise. Then on the 26th, we are traveling to BFE for a family party. Pape says that someone had best know that they are loved!!!
     Lator, Gators! Have a blessed and merry Christmas. Just remember the Reason for the Season.
Charlene

Stash Report Sunday Week 51

Oh, it has been a busy week! My DD#2 is a college grad officially. I am so proud of her!!!
Stash Report:
Used this week:   2.334 yards (two more Christmas presents)
Used YTD:         128.58 yards
Added this week:0 yards but how I wanted to take part in that sale.
Added YTD:      184.417 yards
Stash Reduced/Enhanced:  -55.832 yards


Week 52 will be a very busy week too. I will have Saint Stars, Witch Doctor Says, and more Christmas presents to report.
Well, Gators. I am off to bowl and bind. See you next week. Have a blessed week!