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End of Year Wrap-Up

I've finished a few things, started a few things, and still have a few things underway.  Here's the knitting that I've finished since the last post.  Maybe I'll get organized and post the spinning that I've done tomorrow. I last reported on the hat and booties made for my banker friend's new baby.  They were finished in time to give to him when he was just a couple of weeks old and I was happy to receive a photo of the baby wearing his new hat.  As the youngest of four boys (!) I thought it would be nice if he had a couple of items made just for him. I made a quick hat for a neighbor in the desert who was going home to the wilds of northern Canada for Christmas.  He saw me knitting one day and asked if I was making him a hat, so I did.  Sorry for the fuzzy photo; it wasn't stored on this computer and it fuzzed up when I imported it from Flickr or Ravelry.  You get the idea. I made some socks for my sister out of Madelinetosh Sock in the col

Better Late Than Never, Thanksgiving Edition

I've had a request for Thanksgiving photos, so here they are.  We had a lovely holiday with 19 family members and friends joining us for dinner.  We strung together three long tables so everyone would feel included. DH advises future SIL on proper method of setting up tables.   Big Bro and Little Sis enjoyThanksgiving eve. AR needs to learn how to smile better. Buddy's already looking for crumbs. Cool turkey centerpiece made from bread that AR found at a local bakery. Gram always closes her eyes. Apparently purple was the color of the day. Gram looks happy now. Good looking kids, huh? There's DH waaaay down there at the end. A fun bunch, great food, a wonderful gathering.  I'm thankful for family. The fun and games continue into the next day and a good time is had by all.