only a couple of days...

... i took photos today of those gifts that are handcrafted... i am still a bit gun-shy and nervous about posting pre-giving... so perhaps i will wait and post them over the weekend instead... tee hee..



currently working on soldier socks.. as i normally have at least one pair in rotation. I am going to make a winter hat for "the bean" because her rudolph hat will be out of fashion as the new year rings in .... so i have in mind a lovely hat called "sea star" by pamela allen (you can see it here ) - i will head down to the "store" aka storage in the basement to pick out yarn for it as soon as the holiday weekend is over. i love the short-term nature of hats... especially ones for little craniums...

The pregame work is just about done. I have the obligatory chocolate chip cookies to bake tomorrow.. as well as a recipe for fleur de sel caramels.. if i can work that into the schedule.. once the company comes it will be short-order cooking only.. so i have to get the "thises and thats" done pre-company..doing my best to keep my head on what i have to do... so my mind doesn't wander much..

this man's voice just makes me want to stop and listen... so listen to James Taylor wish you a merry... click here... thanks youtube... .the photos are mine from ny a week or so ago...and .. have yourself a merry little christmas... now..***i have run into a snag and the clickies will not necessarily open in a separate window... so click when you are ready to move on .. and grrrr***.