Handmade Holidays

We had SUCH a handmade holiday this year, it was fantastic! Everywhere I turned we were giving and getting thoughtful, handcrafted gifts of love. I'll be posting lots and lots as I get the photos taken, because they are just too amazing not to share with you all. This photo shows one of the the shaker toys that my sister made for Ronán for Christmas. He just loved them. They were a set of 4 bottles with various beans and rice and beads in them. We keep the popcorn one in the car and he plays with it each time we go somewhere. How inventive!! Thanks Gretchen!

... Wait... Christmas is over, already!?

I've only been celebrating for a month and a half. Getting gifts wrapped (and sewn!) decorating, making sure the cat and the baby don't tear down the tree... Our first Christmas together was pretty awesome. But I'm amazed that it is already over and I find myself back at work! What I'm really looking forward to is New Year's weekend in which we stay at home. I'm treating myself to a shopping afternoon on my own so I can buy a dress for our company holiday party. Wish me luck, hope there are good sales!