Things have been a little chaotic around here lately and I almost forgot to share the ornaments I made out of the grandkids hands. Rather than trace around their hands multiple times I traced them each once on paper, then used it as a template on the dough. I used an exacto knife to cut the dough and a straw to make the hole for ribbon to be inserted. I then used a sharpie to write their name and Christmas 2009 on the back of the ornament.

Well I had a post prepared to post this morning but apparently the computer goblin ate it! We were doing a wedding up north last night and had some concerns of getting snowed in. Although it snowed it wasn’t bad, we did stay off the roads and safe from any crazy drivers by staying at a motel then driving home this morning.

I wanted to share some of my daughter’s Christmas village with you, oh well, let’s try it again.

My favorite part. I think we should build a real snowman and dance around.

Twas supposed to be a snowman. . .

What have we here? This is a Christmas quilt my mom made for us.

But all Tristan sees is roads for his cars.

So many cute little Christmas items embroidered.

The funny thing is, when I was a kid, I would have seen roads for my cars too.

Hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Santa Claus comes tonight.

CLOSED NOW – THANX

Monday (Nov 2nd) I have emailed everyone with their partner’s information. It will probably be Tuesday before I have a chance to sit down and start emailing people with their partners information. If you have not heard from me by Wednesday evening please contact me.

If you’re looking for ideas about what kind of ornament to send I would suggest something that signifies your state. I love getting ornaments from other states, like this lobster we picked up in Maine this year. Won’t he be smashing on our tree?!

Or, maybe you can find something that signifies your partner’s hobby? I just chanced upon this cute camera at a rest stop on our way to the Quad cities for a wedding. They only had one or I would have bought more.

Or, maybe you want to ask your swap buddy what kind of ornaments they like. Maybe they have ideas of santas, snowmen, bears, angels. . .

Don’t forget we all need to be ready to mail out our packages by November 14th!  And most of all – Have fun!