Over the weekend, we took Sugarwings to have breakfast with Santa. Our normally exuberant pixie was a bit subdued and couldn't take her eyes off the old guy while she was participating in the craft projects offered for all the kids. We thought that maybe, she was trying so hard to be good that she almost forgot to have fun.
She was distracted and quiet till she got her turn going to sit on his lap.
Her request from him? A candy cane. Come to find out, the stares all morning had been for the candy that the kids were getting from Santa, not Santa himself. All she could think about was getting her hands on a big hunk of sweetness, knowing that candy before breakfast was a big deal and she didn't really trust that she was going to get any until it was gripped tightly in her fist!
As soon as her candy cane was safely in her tiny little hands, she was all smiles, hugs, and happiness. Back to her normal, over the top with excitement, self.
I know just how she feels, I'm usually pretty obsessed with holiday fudge!
Also, when I've stepped into a flea market that looks especially great, I need to concentrate on getting to my favorite things before I can relax and have fun.
I always have to do a quick double check for millinery or wallpaper if it looks possible that I'll find some!
Which is why I am so happy to see that so many of you love old wallpaper as much as I do. Man, that last batch in the Boutique went FAST! Today, I made up 3 packs of what I already had cut, each is different, not multiples like I listed the other day, but the same papers.
I might get more cut soon, but still have gifts to wrap, (and buy!) presents to make, and all that other holiday fun to enjoy. So, this might be it for a bit.
The Grumpy Fairy books are restocked in the Boutique, so there are plenty of those and time to order one before Christmas if you are still doing your holiday shopping too. Thanks again for for coming to my shop for the holidays! I'm still sending a vintage greeting card with each purchase as a thank you.
Now, I'm off to get my little fairy grand baby so we can see the new Princess and the Frog movie together. We've been waiting very impatiently for that to come out!
hi karla,
what a sweet photo of sugarwings on santa’s lap! she is a little doll. candy for breakfast sounds pretty good and probably no worse than a pop-tart! LOL
love the wallpapers!
have fun at the movie. it looks great!
xo
elyse
Candy for breakfast-what better way to start the day. Glad to hear your email is fixed. Those computers just have a mind of their own!
What a cute post Karla! I love the picture of Sugarwings looking up at Santa, so cute! I love holiday fudge too 🙂
I need to get some more wallpaper, I have been using so much of mine lately!
We cant wait to see the movie either! It looks so cute 🙂 Have a wonderful time!
Hugs,
Amy
That photo of her staring into Santa’s face is absolutely priceless! Get that one framed pronto, Karla!
Brenda
oh, that is too cute Karla!!! she sure looks happy after she got her candy cane:) so sweet!!!
fudge? mmmm mmmm mmmm yum!!!
Ms Sugarwings got a cute little pageboy haircut- its darling-those pictures of her are great. It looks like she and Santa are having a real heart to heart.
She is just SOOOO cute! And what a great Santa!! Very fun!
Poor little thing….if she needs it that bad now, I fear later on in life when it’s “that time of the month” she might knock over a convience store for a snickers bar!!
🙂
xoxo, Tiffany
What a sweet story. That is one of the BEST Santa’s I’ve ever seen. There aren’t many of those around.
~elaine~
Your grand daughter is just a sweet, Christmas doll! Enjoy the season with her and your family!
Stay Cozy, Carrie
Candy for Breakfast!!!! Love that title, would make a great kids blog name. Sugarwings is aptly named. She is such a joy to you as so delightfully shared in all of your photos. Wishing you a joyful holiday. Sea Witch
Forgot to mention that “Sugarwings” might enjoy visiting the daily blog I have created for my grandchildren who I call my ravioils. It is raviolisforlunch.blogspot.com. Everyone is welcome to visit and utlilize the downloads I have throughout various postings. Sea Witch
What a cute story and such sweet photos of Sugarwings. Such an angelic little face. I’m with you on the fudge!
Karla
Ohhh…I love me some holiday fudge…wanna share :o)
LOL@ Sugarwings with Santa! I can remember being her age and on Santa’s lap at my dad’s Elk’s Lodge… and thinking to myself, “Why are there sewing stitches in Santa’s beard???” My mom swears I came out of the womb with a threaded needle and some scissors.
I loved the artical about your journals in Somerset Life- they are just beautiful! Thank you for helping fuel my creativity this holiday season.
Becs
Ms. Karla, I’ve been so out of control and overwhelmed I haven’t been able to visit, so checking down on all these posts for updates on your wonderful world. Loving the photos of Miss SW and Santa!
I’m sorry to hear Bookie is faring poorly — I didn’t see a follow-up so I wasn’t sure what was happening. But my heart aches for you; it’s hard to say good bye or knowing you will soon.
Warm hugs your way. Hopefully I’ll be a better commenter soon — if it wasn’t for pre-posting, I’d be up a tree this month!
So cute Karla! That sounds like my kids ,they just want the candy!!
Hi Karla,
Awwwwwwww….what sweet pictures of Sugarwings and her
with Santa. Love them!
How did you do the holly boarders and also the sepia
toned pic with her blue eyes (from the other day).
Is it Photoshop? I’m not very computer photo savy….
Nope…not at all but, would like to learn.
Hugs,
Janis
She looks so tiny on the ole guys lap…too cute! I keep missing your wallpaper packs, always gone by the time I get over there!
What wonderful photos of your granddaughter in red! Karla, I received my “switched prize” today and I just love the paper doll – thank you so much, and for the extra goodies, too.
Karla,
She looks so cute with Santa, and what a simple request. Mine asked for a ski boat! It is such a cute age they are all at right now, wonderful to see Christmas through the eyes of a child. Lisa
gosh, she just gets cuter and cuter!! What adorable pictures!!
Oh, that is precious! Children are wonderful in knowing how to appreciate simplicity. Hope she had a good time with her candy cane!
Oooooooooooh, I think I gained two pounds just looking at your fudge. Oh, my…