We took Sugarwings to see Santa today and she wouldn't leave him alone. She sat there on his lap and waited for the Mermaid doll she asked for. Finally, she got down for the bribe of a candy cane, but then went back and got another candy cane to give to Santa. Then went back for another sit on his lap. Then for another hug. It looked like St. Nick was enjoying her visit, I think it might be nice for him to have someone with no fear come to hang out a while.
I think this little one loves Christmas as much as her Grammy does.
She stopped to speak to every single Santa she saw at the mall.
And she didn't think it would hurt to put in a word with the giant cow for that doll she wanted.
When I got back from my trip, there was a stack of packages waiting for me! One was from a sweet reader pal, Jean, who lives in Virginia.
Not only were there surprises for Sugarwings, she sent me some treats too, including a box of these white doves.
I've added the glass doves to the dining room chandelier along with other birdies and some snowflakes I have received this year. They might just all stay there a while after the holidays as more "winter decor" than Christmas decorations.
One of the snowflakes was from Tiffany, a Silver Bella pal. I'd ordered this cute little bottle of Christmas wishes from her shop, and she sent along lots of pretties, including this card. It brings back memories of a class we took together in Omaha, where she was helping me with using hot wax over parts of my project. I really like the way she has applied wax over the scene in the center of the card.
Previously, I had shown you some of my little paintings that I was making into cards. Here are a few (of the dozens) that I made while in the hotel room.
And in case you were feeling sorry for the poor dorkies, at home alone while I was out on a fabulous vacation, they had some fun while I was gone. Twinks was invited over to stay at the farm where her true love, Teddy lives. And the other two dogs were so happy to have Twinkle away and not bothering them, they felt like a queen and king with the whole house to themselves. (Twinks can be a little bossy)
I'm off to go work on my Christmas shopping. Typically, I am not a last minute shopper. When my kids were little, we used to love to go to the mall on Christmas Eve and eat lunch at the food court while we watched all the crazed last minute buying, and I'd bask in a warm glow from the knoweldge that my packages were wrapped and under the tree. Not this year!
I hope all of you are having a lovely holiday week. Merry Christmas to all of you from Sugarwings and I.
Merry Christmas, Karla and Sugarwings! Have a wonderful celebration. Your cards are so pretty.
Lorrie
Your cards are adorable, as is cutie-pie Sugarwings. How sweet her and Santa.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you both:>)
I bet Santa loved Sugarwings. Who could resist her? She probably isn’t afraid of anyone , is she? Your cards turned out fantastic, no surprise. Well I hope Santa is good to you, Sugarwings and the rest of your family. Merry Christmas.
Jean in Virginia
Sugarwings might be a ‘Santa hog’ but at least you got a nice photo of her. One or both of my children always cried or pulled his beard. LOL.
Karla, I hope you and all your family have a very festive celebration.
Merry Christmas,
Kerryanne
Glad you are home karla and that you had such a wonderful time. You were missed. I can just see you scurrying around , doing all of your shopping. Your cards are beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Donna
I loved the story about Sugarwings and Santa, and talking to the cow too…she is so sweet…
Hope you and all your family have a very Merry Christmas..
Brenda
HI Karla! I love your cards you made, you are so talented! Sugarwings with santa is adorable.
Glad you liked your snowglobe!
Merry Christmas to you and yours~
xoxo, Tiffany
Love that Sugar wings! Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday!
that sugarwings is too cute!
Merry Christmas!
vivian
Did Sugarwings’ mommy sit on Santa’s lap too? 🙂 Sugarwings had a great time playing with her cousins (& uncle Ronnie) here at my sis’s. She can’t wait to see GREAT-grandma & everyone else here tomorrow!
Sugarwings looks so cute! I love her outfit. Those velour sweatsuits are my favorite things to wear 🙂
The cards you made are so pretty Karla! And I love the doves!
Big Hugs,
Amy
Hi, Karla-
Stopping by to wish you and your lovely family a wonderful holiday!
Hugs, Marilyn:)
Santa must bring the biggest present in the world for that little angel, she gets sweeter every day! Maybe Santa will send me the giant cow too…. As always your artwork inspires and amazes me. Happy Holidays to you and Sugarwings!
I bet Santa did appreciate a kid who was actually happy to see him for once! LOL! And how cute that she stopped to chat with the Chic Fil A cow! LOL!
Merry Christmas to and your wonderful family sweet friend.
Blessings,
Carol
Those Dorothy braids are so adorable! And how lucky Sugarwings is to have her life documented like this…..those pictures are just too precious for words!
Your cards are wonderful Karla! Merry Christmas-enjoy your family and RELAX!
I love the contrast between SugarWings and the big giant cow! That’s a really cute picture!
Merry Christmas!
What a beautifully romantic trip! Glad you had fun. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Karla!
Enjoy those days that are coming!
My daughter was just like Sugarwings at that age. She loved being around people and activity.
Those cards are just precious. Those cards are a gift in and of themselves.
~elaine~
Your cards are adorable! And I LOVE sugarwings pigtails, she is growing up so much!