first snow ~ Melissa

brrrrrr......

baby it's cold outside!

 

Hoping everyone had a Thanksgiving they are thankful for.  I did.  Our holiday was spread out over Thursday and Friday.  It was good to spend time with both families and catch up with friends we haven't seen for far too long.  The snow came last night and it's cold enough it appears it's here to stay for a few days.  We've turned the page towards our year end celebrations and the house is a flurry of activity as the fall decorations get tucked away until next year and the Christmas loves slowly start appearing.

 

I'm looking forward to Christmas this year.  Last year was tough.  This year I'm soaking every bit of joy in through all my pores.

 

Are you all ready for December?

I am!

 

Melissa

Santa's workshop...closed for the season ~ posted by Melissa

I had this master plan in January to start my Christmas knitting and be done with it quickly so I wouldn't still be working on things at the last minute.  Great idea ~ one small detail threw a wrench into that plan.  With 12 months before Christmas, my knitting list grew in leaps and bounds compared to what I would normally do if I began knitting in September.  Not complaining, just saying. 

I'm so excited to give the recipients their presents this year.  There has been a ton of behind the scenes goings on that I'm excited to share once I can do so without spoiling the surprises.  I churned out 10 gifts ~ that's about 185,000 stitches if I did my math correctly and around 4,700 yds of yarn.  Lots of work but everyone I knit for is completely knitworthy. 

And finally, here's some very exciting news!!  Do you guys remember this post of baby clothing that I had made for my husband's friend/coworker and his wife?  Well, this is little Neoma Jane who is now 2 months old wearing one of the sweaters I made for her.  Two weeks ago my husband and I were asked to be her Godparents ~ we are so shocked and honored and tickled, and of course we said yes!!  I have a little girl that I can knit for forever and as you can guess, I've already started.  I whipped out a little sweater this weekend to give to her now and I'll probably make something for her for Christmas, also.  Probably.  Did I really just write that?  You know I will for sure!

Any ideas on cute baby girl items I should take a look at?  I'm open to all suggestions!

I hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving ~ I know we have much to be thankful for this year :)

I'm thankful for....

A lesson learned ~ when things don't fit, maybe it's because they're meant for someone else:

He wore it all day and refused to take it off....if you ask him who made his hat, he'll tell you 'Lissa' - Sweet!

For an excuse to act like a kid again:

And for a father-in-law who is a great sport:

And, no, that's not Santa ~ he really is just my father-in-law!   ~ Melissa

Turkey Day Overdose~

Must have cooked something right~ my middle daughter M'lis and youngest Bella, after thanksgiving dinner. Napping away in the late afternoon.

Hope your day went just as well.

Kelli

Guest of Honor

I hope that everyone has as much to be thankful for today as I do.  Happy Thanksgiving ~ Melissa

Full Circle

Celebrating 4 years of knitting fun ~ much to be thankful for!

Happy Thanksgiving

Our first White Thanksgiving since, well, I can't remember!  We're coming full circle today ~ the knitwits learned to knit together on Thanksgiving day 4 years ago and this will be the first Thanksgiving since then that we've all been together ~ it should be a joyous and fiber filled celebration.  Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and I hope you all have as much to be thankful for today as I do.