It's Almost Christmas!

Why is it that December never seems long enough? Plans are made for gift giving and partying and decorating and WHAM! it is 4 days before Christmas and you just don't know what happened to the month! (whew, I'm tired just thinking about it!)

I've been working on gifts for family and friends for more than a month. Does it look like it? NO! Will I be done in time? If I don't SLEEP! Why do I do this to myself? Heaven knows! It is my attempt to create a memorable, personal gift without going into debt. I LOVE Christmas and LOVE giving gifts. But, budgeting is crucial to maximize gift giving opportunities so I do my part to contribute - hey, it's what I do! I've been queen of the 1 sock lately. I was working on a sock for me (started at Rhinebeck) and needed my needles for my hubby's socks. So, I had to finish my first sock. Hubby's sock is about 1/2 way done. Darling daughter's socks are being done on size 1 DPN so I can work on his and hers during the same time period. At the moment, we have 1 sock for me...1 sock for daughter...and almost 1 sock for hubby. Hmmm...does anyone else see Second Sock Syndrome here?? Really, no, just Christmas Crunch Syndrome. The theory is that if I can get at least 1 sock done for each of them, I can wrap it up with the 2nd ball of sock yarn with the promise of the 2nd sock before winter is over. Oh my!

Other than the socks I've been working on other gifts, but pics will come after Christmas...there are eyes everywhere and they tell what they see!!

We also have Christmas babies!!! Our dear little Jersey Wooly "Shaela" delivered 3 healthy little squiggles on Sunday night. This is her first litter and our first time successfully breeding!! We are just too proud!

May peace and joy overflow in your lives throughout the Christmas season and the New Year! Take time to remember Him who we celebrate.

Merry Christmas!!!