This year, Bill and I decided that we wanted to put up a very small tree. By doing so, no going up in the attic to haul things down (only to put them all back up in a week or so). We got a 3 foot table top tree this year. By waiting to long to buy one, we ended up with a white one. Okay, it will do. Since we didn't get up in the attic, I didn't have a star to put on the top of the tree. So Christy and I made one. We took a cookie cutter and traced it and then 'decorated' it. I keep saying it's the meaning of Christmas that counts and having a 7 year old to help me.
Last Wednesday I got to spend a very enjoyable day with my girlfriends. We had heard that our favorite quilt shop was going to close. We took a ride over to see if it was still open..... It was. After shopping and talking, we left and went to lunch at the Olive Garden. As usual, the food was outstanding. During the talking phase, my one girlfriend asked if we had tried the Gingerbread Oreos. She said that they were delicious (well not exactly but I don't have a picture of her happy smiley face as she described them). Within a couple of days I bought myself a couple of packages since they are a 'limited edition'. They are as good as stated.
After lunch we went to Hobby Lobby and shopped around in there. The only thing I can I say is we all had a very happy perfect day just being together.
I made myself a new purse. I love it except I wouldn't put the pockets on the outside. I have some black pleather that I may make another one without pockets.
I'm also making a quilt. I have the applique done and most of the blocks. I have a choice, wrap gifts or sew. I'll have to think on that one.
I have jury duty from Dec 28 to Jan 11. How exciting :(
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
