christmas!

hello there! sorry i haven't posted in a while. things have been truly hectic around here.

we've got the house decorated,

the tree up, the presents wrapped, the stockings hung.

of course, i've had some help...

(the best christmas present EVER)

and someone is very excited about all of this.

the christmas orders are all shipped.

i have really enjoyed making all of my custom orders this year. there is something so wonderful about knowing that i am making special future heirlooms, personalized for families to treasure forever. i just love that.

i think this one was my favorite this year.

i've had a helper with all of this too, of course.

we've had junebug's winter program.

(glenn and i accompanied them.)

hazel's winter program,

and we, of course, have seen santa.

we had a party to celebrate the holidays in our "new" house.

(of course, olive and i have been skiing throughout all of this. my favorite local spot, boggy draw, is officially skiiable! i've been up there almost every day.)

and, thanks again to the truly amazing patty, we rode the polar express.

"grandma and grandpa" patty and larry (aka santa's brother)

times are truly joyous around here!

i hope that you all are enjoying your holiday season as well.

the girls, and glenn, have two full weeks off of school after christmas this year. i am so looking forward to some relaxing time at home, just enjoying each other. i also have ordered a LOT of new stones and i am really looking forward to making some new pieces for the new year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!