Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas. Enjoy this most glorious day with your loved ones. I know I will.

Luke 2 1:21

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Accumulating

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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Buckethead

Zoe doesn’t care for bows or hats, but loves to wear buckets!

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No time for love Dr. Jones

Well it seems life and the season has caught up with me be able to write. Most of the past evenings if I have had time to write on here, I’ve either spent it horsing around with Zoe on the floor listening to that sweet giggle or resting from the overtime two Saturdays ago and then again during last week. The OT couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m so lucky to be able to provide for my family. Lots of families struggle this time of year to make it and give a little something to their kids. There have been lots going on around here. We finally put decorations on the tree last Friday. I was beginning to wonder if anything was ever going to get put on. I haven’t started any new crochet project. I’m thinking some booties for Zoe. We’ll see.
I’ll try and write more tomorrow.

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Flickr

This is a test post from flickr, a fancy photo sharing thing.

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Flickr

This is a test post from flickr, a fancy photo sharing thing.

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Flickr

This is a test post from flickr, a fancy photo sharing thing.

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Pedal to the metal

I cranked out Stephanie’s hat in record time. Well, for me at least. I could have probably finished it in a day but I do have other things to accomplish on the weekends.

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Duck was able to take time out of your 326th nap of the day to show some love on camera.

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Here is a blanket that Stephanie started around 1995. She said she was 12 when she began. It has been in the hall closet since we moved in, and it sat in a closet when we were living in the apartment. Looks like I have work to do.

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Brrr

Here is a photo of Zoe’s hat that I made her a few weeks back. I was really impressed with it. It was the first thing I’ve really crocheted. I mean I did make a hat back in 2004 or 2005 but I really didn’t know what I was doing. This time I read up on exactly what it was I should be doing and voila.
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I also made a black hat that Zoe has hidden somewhere in the house and I cannot find it now. It was supposed to be for me but it doesn’t fit. So now its collecting dust.
I’m also in the progress of finishing a hat for Stephanie.
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It was supposed to be a surprise but she saw the yarn and I really couldn’t tell her I was using the purple multicolored yarn for myself.

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Two great things on a cold wet night. Homemade chili complete with tomato juice from last seasons crop of ‘maters, and a frosty. The chili was excellent. Stephanie whipped it up while I went to pick up Zoe from her Mimi and Papa’s house. The frosty is 2 Below. A seasonal winter ale from my favorite brewery, New Belgium. A small brewery located in Fort Collins, Colorado. They don’t ship anything east of the Mississippi River. My all time favorite from their selection is the famous Fat Tire. And for those looking for a sustainable brew, try Mothership Wit, the organic wheat beer. It’s not my favorite list though, as it’s a bit on the citrus side.

Below are a couple of photos from last weeks epic Blizzard of 2009. It was gone 10am. Zoe had never seen snow before and she was opening her mouth trying to eat it. Silly girl.

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