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| Rick gets to put toys together again! |
We got these HexBots that are little robotic insects. They are so creepy, like something from a scifi movie. Tad enjoyed having Eric scare him with them, calling them "monstrous nightmares" (I think he got that from some movie:) I did end up having a spider nightmare that night!
On Friday we went over to friends' house for dinner and Trivial Pursuit. Good food and lots of laughs! Then on Saturday we had Christmas with my niece and her family. Again we ate and ate, but the weather was so nice we took a hike at a nearby nature center. It was great to be out in the fresh air, talking and looking at the trees and pond.
Except for missing Justin, we had a really nice Christmas. Since I'm working at a school now I get two weeks off. Another week to go! I hope to get a lot of crafting done. And I suppose I should take down the tree and decorations. Don't much like that job, do you?
Anyway, I wanted to show this one gift I made for our son Andrew. He is such a nature lover like I am, so when I saw this pattern on Pinterest, I knew I would have to make it for him.
I don't do much of this type of embroidery, but I should because I really enjoy it. I just have too many hobbies and there is not time to do everything I want to do!
Because this year hasn't been the easiest for our family, I am looking forward to the new year and all the hope that it brings. I'm wishing the best for all of my readers too. Happy New year!
9 comments:
wow! LOVe the mushroom needlework piece! just beautiful! I'm glad you enjoyed Christmas with your family. your hubby would make a great santa! I'm sure you hear that a lot! I'm ready to get back to normal here pretty soon. My brain has been so cluttered with holidays weddings, births, shopping, and decorating.. I am seriously ready to just concentrate on my job! lol! have a lovely day my friend! And Happy New Year!
xoxo
vivian
Love your family post...so happy!
Your work is beautiful and quite a gift of love.
Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Linda
So nice, Cindy - having your sweet family over the holiday. I think I would do the happy dance, too, if I got a new toy like that! Your family has beautiful hair, I want to say - those red curls are just angelic! Your embroidery is very beautiful. What a special gift. I wish you and your family a better New Year with many new blessings. Thank you for your sweet friendship. Hugs xo Karen
Sounds like you had a wonderful christmas sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas with your family! Love your needlework!
Such happy family pictures, cindy, it looks like a lovely time! Your embroidered toadstool is beautiful, you are so talented and it is a really special gift. I hope next year is much easier for you and your family. Wishing you a Happy New Year and many good things for 2014.
Helen xx
To answer your question, Cindy, no, I do not like un-decorating, so I refuse to do it until Twelfth Night! Happy new year! <3
You're so talented. That is a thoughtful gift. Boy your grandson has really grown. Happy New Year!!
How sweet your little grandson is. So good that you had a wonderful Christmas with them. I love your stitched picture........just lovely! May this new year be much better for you and your family!
Well I'm not sure how I have managed to get several posts behind but Im glad I didn't miss this one as the embroidery you did is just beautiful.
I absolutely love it and am sure your son does too.
What a lovely family you have Cindy.
Margaret
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