Sunday was Girl's Night Out with the moms of my two grand fairies. We brought along this little sugarplum since she never leaves her momma's side.
There is something really nice about having daughters. Now, my sons are the best, and I love them to pieces. And Sugarwing's daddy is the most sensitive, caring man you'll ever meet. He is a good listener and a wonderful person to talk to. I'm always surprised at the wisdom that comes out of his mouth, but crazy boy grew up to be a thoughful man, with an amazing outlook on life.
We'll always have a special relationship and he and I best friends as well as mom and son.
But, I was raised with two sisters and we were always close with our mom. So, I'm used to girl time and missed it, raising two boys.
I am now doubly blessed that I have my boys as well as these girls! Also that my sassy Hippy Chick and my sweet Gypsy Beloved are friends and we can have a laughter filled evening out on the town as a group. We enjoyed it so much, we will make it a tradition and hit the town together again for Mother's Day.
We are all going to be together for Christmas Dinner along with Beth and her family, and my brother-in-law's family (with little Pixie Pie) here in the studio the day after Christmas.
We'll have 21 here for the day, so my table scape will get another workout! I'll be adjusting and squeezing in some tables to make us all fit, but basically, the center pieces will stay the same. They have sure gotten plenty of use this year!
I'm also hoping we can do a craft project while waiting for the meal to begin. Everyone is bringing a side dish, and a friend just sent us a Honey Baked Ham (we call those Pork Candy) so we'll be having an easy meal. And we will pretend that there is no such thing as cholesterol.
There should be time to play too! I bought paper clay and hope to make up some snow balls ahead of time, so we can transform them into snowmen ornaments.
Some of our guests for last Saturday's dinner party brought their pup, from Twinkle's previous litter. Funny to see her next to Agnes Rosebud, who is about a 1/3 her size! They hit it off, though and had a great time together.
(my husband said they look like Danny Devito and Arnold from the movie Twins)
They would have had even more fun, if BUTTON had come…. Beth seemed to think that I don't want dogs at my dinner parties. Like she has never been here before??? We teased her about it all night. I guess she thought it was going to be fancy and dogs weren't allowed. She knows better now and is bringing him for our Christmas dinner this weekend.
Aggie Rose can stop looking so sad when her best friend gets here to play.
Beth brought me this embellished burlap bag filled with Shiny Brite ornament box tags. She has a pdf on her blog for you to print some for yourself too. I've already tied a couple to gifts, they really add a nice touch!
Of course, I still dont' have all my shopping done, so there has not been much to wrap yet… hope you are all done and enjoying this last week festivities before the big day comes!
What fun you all are having! I’m having all the family here for Christmas day and we are having ham, too. My max will be 12 which is a lot less than 20 but my house is pretty small and they will fill it to the brim! Hope you all have a wonderful, loving holiday!
Sandy
what a fun Christmas season you will have with friends and sweet lil grand babies…you are so lucky..my lil pumpkin is back east with her other grand parents…merry christmas Karla…
Oh my goodness that baby is just beautiful! I know you will all enjoy your holiday at your beautiful cottage. Merry Christmas!
The little baby is so cute (I can’t remember the nick name you mentioned). Have a great Christmas party, again!!!
The baby is darling & you are lucky to be close to the girls! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Please say hello to Beth for me. We got a new puppy for Christmas & I hope you’ll stop by to see her picture. She’s a Havanese. Agnes Rose & Button are so tiny/cute & you guys seemed to have so much fun. We decided to go small too. Merry Christmas & I can’t wait to see you at Moulin Rouge. HUGS!
Charlene
What a beautiful baby! And a blessing that you all can get together and have a joy filled day! Merry Christmas to you and yours. ~ Angela
what a little cutie! it’s so great you get along together!
The baby looks so precious and mellow.
Wow! You have a very cool family. It’s great that both mom’s get along.
You are having so much fun! Why is there such a huge difference in the size of the dogs? I thought the parents were small dogs.
~elaine~
Hi Karla,
Oh what a sweet picture of Mayara. She has beautiful
blue eyes too! It is so nice that you are able to spend
some quality girl time and create wonderful memories.
Agnes Rosebud and her sibling are very cute together and
I hope that you will take a picture of Button with the
group if you can. I really enjoy seeing those yorkies. 🙂
Christmas Blessings and Hugs,
Janis
Ah baby girls, puppies, family dinners I guess Christmas 2010 will be one to remember in the Nathan household, have fun! Mayara is just too cute!
Enjoy your wonderful festivities with your loved ones. I have all boys and although I had no sisters, I was very close to my mom. I am hoping for great DIL’s some day. But not too soon, they are still little!
Thanks for all of the smiles,
Judy
Oh Karla what beautiful photos! That Baby is certainly the best gift of all!
Merry Christmas Sweet Friend~
Carol
I do not know how you do it all Karla! Sounds like a LOT of work!
The baby picture is just adorable, and how lucky for everyone, you, the kids, and the moms that everyone is friends…….life is so much easier and better that way! Lots of people need to take a lesson from that!
So glad you have girls to spend girl time with……nothing better! And I just loved Beths tags! I’ve used them on all my packages!
Merry Christmas Karla to you and your whole big giant wonderful family!
What a beautiful little treasure! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas spent with the ones your love.
The last picture of the puppy cracked me up…look at her little mouth! It’s so distinct, and has just the hint of a smile. Also, it amazes me how much that baby looks like her mother…so does the oldest of her daughter’s…I love to see resemblance and you wouldn’t necessarily think that mom has such a distinct “look”, but after seeing her children, those eyes really comes through, don’t they?!
Enjoy your blog SO MUCH! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Kelly
Awe Sweet baby, there is not a nicer Christmas than one with a brand new ‘Littlest Angel’
THE NEW BABY IS BEAUTIFUL. YOU ARE ALL BLESSED TO HAVE EACH OTHER. I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS, KARLA!
Merry Merry Christmas! May your stocking be filled with blessings!
Hugs, Carrie
What a Bountiful Holiday you are having! How old is your grand fairy? My third grand fairy is almost four months old and such a joy! Thanks for posting your holiday festivities.
Hi Karla, I just have to agree with Kelly’s post above,
that Agnes Rosebud does have a bit of smile when her
picture is taken. : ) Soooooo cute.
Does she mind it when you put her little sweater on?
My furbaby is a Lab senior lady and with the cold weather
affecting her joints, I purchased a wrap with velcro
tie tabs from Land’s end and she doesn’t like to wear it.
It is easy on and off and looks great…….but, it is
a fight each time I try to get it on. 🙁
I just don’t want her to be cold when she has to go
outside.
Hugs,
Janis
Karla,
What a dinner that will be, a bunch of angels, fairies & pups! I love it! Also love that you won’t be a slave to the stove. I’ve been buried in Christmas craziness but didn’t want to miss out on wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Getting to know you & becoming friends was a highlight of 2010, can’t wait to see what mischief we’ll get into in 2011. Lisa
Hello Karla …great pics…lovely extended family….shows what agreat Mom you are…I dont know if I missed something in my travels…I dont see our Bookie buddy…is he still here?….have a great Christmas with your family…Lorraine
How fun! Girls Night Out is a treat for any woman. I’m so glad you all had a good time.
And do those box tags really say “Paragon Glass Work”? They caught my eye because I’m a ‘little’ fan of Paragon Studios, creators of City Of Heroes.
Anyway! Thank you for sharing and hope you have a delightful Christmas diner with the 21 humans plus puppies. ;->
Karla, what a lovely post! Your newest wee little fairy is precious! Such sweet photos!
Im sure you are enjoying your time with your family this holiday season. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Hope to see you in a few weeks. 😉 XOXO,Jenn
Mayara is so beautiful! I love the first picture it looks like she is talking to you! The one with her mommy looking down on her is darling too! Merry Christmas Karla! Enjoy !
karen….
YOUR new grand daughter is a beautiful! Wonderful photos,enJOY making new cherished memories with your family~
Happy Holidays~xXx
Karla, Merry Christmas to you and your family. And…you influenced Beth to buy a Cuttlebug and the domino effect has taken place! I’m going to buy one after Christmas!
Hugs and blessings,
Diane
Dear Karla ~ Christmas Blessings to you and yours!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family! Warm wishes from Sweden /Therese
Dear Karla,
the photoes are beautifull, from top to buttom–I see this little new member of the family, are going to be as beautifull, as the rest-how sweet- and the doggies,too.
Hope your christmas was lovely-happy, and merry-
mine was, -now I`m missing Mathildes arms around my neck,and her little mouth giving lots of sweet kisses,to her grandma :)-
Hugs to you, dear.
Dorthe