Cute, huh? She is a serious one so far. She just watches and listens and takes all the commotion around her in with no fussing. On Christmas Day, she went with us to a movie (True Grit- REAL good!!) and dinner (sushi- really, really good!) and I don't think we heard a peep from her all day.
After so many parties this season, it was so pleasant to spend Christmas Day itself at the theater and out to eat while Sugarwings went with her Hippy Chick mommy to their family.Having a 'day off' to rest up got me ready to host the big dinner party on Sunday night. Both girls stayed all night with us after the party and had Santa visit lMonday morning, so we got to extend our celebrating even more.
Mayara's favorite Christmas present was a blanket that my grandma made for my son 31 years ago. It was a night of handmade goodness and thrift store finds. An excellent way to do gifts!
Christmas Eve was a quiet one around here. Just Sugarwings and her sister, Daddy, and his Beloved plus my husband and I. We had rainbow trout, fresh brussel sprouts, and garlic fingerling potatoes, and waited to open gifts when my oldest son, Ryan got off of work.
(by the way, the nickname for our littlest fairy didn't stick. No Star Brite for her. I found out that is Rainbow Brite's horse's name. Not that I am anti-pony, I love horses, but I'd rather not name my grand daughter after one)
Poor Ry Guy had to work till 9 or so on Christmas Eve, but we were happy to wait up for him for presents.
A couple of us had some last minute work to do to finish up gifts. I worked on things right up till dinner time, myself. I made so many last minute creations, that I didn't even have a chance to photograph any of them. I was whipping stuff up so fast, I was like all of Santa's elves bundled into one crazy, gluey, woman.
But I did manage to snap a picture of these headbands for the little girls. They are so easy to make! I simply took a plain, plastic headband, ran a bead of glue along each side, and wrapped cloth or ribbon around and around from one end to the other, pressing it into place.
Then, glued on a pretty. Each took a matter of moments. I'd say it took longer to pick out the pretty and ribbon than it did to actually finish the headbands.
I've got more Christmas photos to share in the next post. I hope Santa brought you all the joy and goodies you asked for from him!
Sounds like a lovely Christmas! True Grit is on my “must see” list as well.
Hugs,
Sue
Oh what a wonderful christmas.
We had a fun family time too! Our newest grandbaby born 2nd December along with our other 3 and the one we were expecting on 21st december still hasn’t arrived. Typical girl — late!!LOL
Alison
Loved seeing the new pics of the wee one!
Will you be posting anything soon about your art event?
Happy New Year Sweet Girl!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
Just adorable wand so alert. I love a Chistmas of handmade goodness and thrift store finds. That sounds right up my alley. I have finishednthree Silver Bella projects now. I sat at jud’s chemo yesterday and made the collage…except for the mica part. I don’t think the hospital would appreciate that 😉 Thanks for the nice email.
Hugs,
Suz
Family time = Best time. ;->
Glad to hear that you are still have a great Christmas season.
Karla,
I totally understand the crazy last minute crafting. I was literally finishing off four items and stuffing them in gift bags on one end of the house while guests walked in the front door! I think I am crafted out.
I made cookies and other goodies, plus crafts, vintage and thrift with lots of love..we had a very pleasant Christmas time with family and friends..glad you had a great time with your darling girls…Happy New Year..
Your grandbaby girl is such a doll! Love the cutie pie headbands – I just went to the dollar store today to pick up a few stretchy ones to upcycle for my little princess.
Wishing you a Happy New Year! Heidi
Sweet little baby…so alert! Looks like you had s wonderful family Christmas…
So glad you had a wonderful christmas.Your newest grandfairy is so precious.Warm Blessings!~Amy
The baby is so adorable…gorgeous blue eyes! What a precious gift she has in her daddy’s quilt!
Your oldest is a handsome guy! And if I didn’t know that Gypsy Beloved has 6 kids I would never believe it! She looks SO young in that pic…and thin too! Eeek!
Hey Karla., I left a post a minute ago and noticed my link was not typed in correctly, after I hit publish. So I fixed it.Hopefully it will work correctly going forward.