I'm Getting There

     Yes! I'm getting there as far as making up some last minute gifts.  I should be used to this procedure as it happens to me each and every Christmas.....You must know by now that I am indeed a procrastinator.  Let me show you a couple of things.
     First of all.  I've been making these scarves forever and always love the color combinations, but due to a request from a lady that I don't know, I made this solid white one.  I do believe that it is the prettiest one yet!

     Then a pony tail hat for my sister for Christmas.  I would have liked to have used any number of pretty colors, but she's a black, gray and dark blue person all the way.  It was actually hard to find a

pattern that would fit her.  She's like me....small. and her head is smaller than most adults.
     Then I decided to use the same yarn and make her a set of wrist warmers.  So here's the first one.  These make up quickly. Mostly garter stitch and stockinette stitches.

     Here's the first set I made for my little daughter-in-law up in NH for Christmas.

     I'm wanting to try my hand at knitting a pair of socks.  I've picked up some pretty self striping yarn and tiny size 2 nine inch circular needles for the project.  I'm not afraid of the heel turning as I've done that with booties before, but I'm just hoping they come out with matching stripes!
     My one and only Christmas Cactus is in bloom, and it reminds me of the dear lady that had the original "mother" plant.  A very dear friendly lady who loved the Lord.  She raised a wonderful family and had a wonderful sense of humor.  A very kind heart.  We all miss you Miss Geddy.

     Another plant I found out about this past fall is the Brazilian Plume, and it also is in bloom.  I'm looking forward to moving it outside come spring, although I plan on keeping it potted.

        I must share a picture or two of the newest member of our family now! My very first great grandson, Isaiah Allen was born last Thursday, and of course he's beautiful.  He's perfect in every way, and I'll be flying........yes.......I said flying up to NH after Christmas to meet him in person.  I was going to go before, but between having to replace my license because I lost mine on the trail one day, and replacing my broken glasses, I've had to put it off.  I for sure, do not want to be traveling during Christmas.   I can hardly wait to hold him though. 

     Well I see the sun shine is falling across my stitching chair and over there also sits my cross stitching as well as my yarns.  So I think now would be a good time for me to part and let all my sweet followers be.  Speaking of followers! I now have 94 total.  Only six more and I'll be drawing for the gift box giveaway.  If any of you want to mention the giveaway on your own blogs, please do so.  The sooner we get to the hundred, the sooner the box heads to the post office.

     Until next time.....Ya'll take care.  Be warm and well.  Love each and every one of you.  Also! Don't forget to "feel the colors"