I'm so Lucky

Well it's close to New Year's so I will get in one last post before then.  I participated in a Secret Swap with a couple of the girls I met at the Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI this fall.  I was lucky enough to get my exchange from Merrily Mistele and very special lady.  Her and her daughter sat next to me at the workshop and I was fortunate to have them take me under their wing on the very first day.  I just have to show you what she made for me; she does beautiful work.  This is a little punch needle Santa purse. I just love it.  Thanks so much Merrily.....I hope we can do Christmas in July ......  Linda

It's the Simple Things......

Four more days till Christmas..... I have some extra time so wanted to share some photos from this Christmas season at our house.  We had a great time today making gingerbread houses and staying away from the mall......makes you appreciate the Simple things.  It's even easier to enjoy when you have your shopping done, presents wrapped and cookies baked.  This would be something new for me this year. 

 Ryan's art project from school; proudly displayed on the frig.

 Front Porch

 Ryan's decorated sugar cookies.....You need to think outside the box when it comes to Christmas colors. 

 Our Christmas Tree

 Ryan's Gingerbread House

 Notice the American Flag (God Bless our Troops during this season)

May you all have a Blessed Christmas.  Please take time to stop and enjoy the simple things!

Since I just finished my last Christmas Present, I'm off to put in a Christmas Movie and start stitching something new.  Merry Christmas -  Linda