It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

OK, lots to share today, read on if you dare!

Still plugging away at the Christmas crafting. Yesterday I made nine--nine!--crayon rolls for various little peeps in our lives, and some for the shop. An apron was completed the day before, along with some other goodies that I won't be posting here yet. That leaves me with: 5 knit hats, 2 pairs of handwarmers, 3 (possibly 4) aprons, 2 dishtowels, a quilt (gasp!) Since I am not Super Mom, these will not be done before the actual holiday, so some people will be getting "the idea" or "essence" of their Christmas gifts, in lieu of actual packages to open. Yep, go me! :O)



There has been some baking going on--this week is week 6 of my "no buying commercially made loaves of bread challenge." So far, I've managed to make some good, and some bad, loaves, but all have been mostly finished by my kind family, who puts up with my little quirks and idiosyncrasies so nicely (thanks, Hon!) Bug and I made Christmas cookies the other day. He helped me mix the dough, roll it out, cut the shapes, and decorate! Such a big boy!



I also managed to get some shots for a little photo gig:



OK, still with me? That's all I have to share for now. I'm off to knit at an all-day knitting marathon tomorrow, so hopefully I'll get a few more gifts done. Have a lovely weekend!

Thrifted Baby

Yup, you read that right! I found a baby doll for little Bug at Value Village, along with a wooden cradle. The first thing he did was give him kisses, and ask for a blanket for his baby. Mommy was happy to oblige. 25 minutes later, Bug had a new tiny blanket, and Mommy had a somewhat lighter scrap basket.

The baby is naked, but I'll fix that soon. (Bug says the baby needs shorts.)

Also, I'm looking for my first digital SLR camera. I want something entry level, which I can use for not only better photos for my store, but to dabble a bit in photography...does anyone have any input? I'm looking at the Nikon D40, although a few people have suggested the Canon EOS Rebel XSi, and of course if you have a favorite, let me know!

Where's my stuff?

We're starting to get settled--as settled as possible give that we don't have much furniture, or any other fun things (sewing machine, I miss you!)

I made scones this morning (from a box, nothing special) but realized after I started that I didn't have a mixing bowl. But did that stop me? Nope! I mixed the dough in my one sautee pan, then kneaded it with no extra flour (could I have possibly thought to reserve some mix, of course not.) They came out fine, though, and Bug even had one or two today. Given how picky he is, I'm taking that as a compliment.

Our car is supposed to come tomorrow, so that's exciting. As much as I enjoy riding the bus to Target, with a toddler and stroller, then schlepping two (heavy) bags of supplies home, I think I'll be happy to drive there from now on!

My desk arrived today:



Seriously UPS, did you have to beat it up?

Also, I think I did something to my camera, because all my photos are coming out slightly blurry since we visited the butterfly house...I wonder if the humidity did something to it. Does anyone know if you can have it serviced? Or do I have to buy a new camera?

It's Pouring Outside!

It's so rainy! The rain is coming down in sheets down the street, you can literally see it move down the street. Yuck! So we're stuck inside--good day for finger painting!

My husband had a conference for work last week--hence my lack of posting. In addition to my regular job, I had my son all to myself at night, since my husband was getting home late. So not much was done around Chez Tiny House. (Is that a bit redundant? Does "chez" mean "house?") But I did manage to finish the binding on the Super Secret Quilt, and package up all the little gifts I'd made for the soon to be here little man. I'll be taking that off to the post this evening, after work. I did take pictures of the FO, but for now I'm not posting them. Just in case my brother actually does read my blog (fat chance, but you never know, right?)

I've also been working on my photography for my Etsy shop. I especially like the photo of Bug's ambulance. I've uploaded some photos to my flickr account; check them out and let me know what you think!

Yesterday we had some much needed family time, and went to a Lowell Spinners game. Bug was great, and lasted the entire 9 innings!