Oh, What a Week!

What a week this has been! This week included Thanksgiving (there was a very brief post on Thursday), and then a sleepover with the boys last night, so I am just a smidge worn out this afternoon! But it was so good...from the dinner table

to the tree decorating and football

(Yes, I had to fix it...which I'm not proud of.)

to the failed and successful photo attempts...

Our holiday was made complete by the people we shared it with. We have a great family bunch, to be sure, though there is not a photo of the whole bunch...but I did get a shot of the beautiful snow that fell! 

I was not expecting more than a dusting, but we got enough for the boys to make snow angels 

and snowballs yesterday, 

and even their first (Pop Pop powered) sledding of the season! (FYI, Pop Pop is also a little tired today...) So much joy is often followed by so much Ibuprofen...

All in all, it was a lovely week, and now I knit...because knitted pigs do not knit their own sweaters! 

Awww, the little house pig was sooo excited! But the boys have gone and hidden my pig once again. At least I know she's warm, wherever she is! I hope you're keeping warm as well, in body and spirit this holiday season! 

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health! 

Need a Little Christmas?

Oh, yes, I need a little Christmas...perhaps in the form of finished socks...

teacher gifts (Sketchy pattern, by my friend at Shanalines Designs, thanks Shana!)...

the first tree I've put up this year, which is (ironically) at my office...

Although the house is "ready to receive tree,"

and the cookie baking

 

and caramel making has begun,

my tree will likely be in that red bag until tomorrow... which is ok, as long as it's up by Thanksgiving! We decorate right after dinner, so that tree is a major player...I hope it's ready! 

Speaking of Thanksgiving, I'd like to take this moment to say that I'm thankful for everyone who reads this pretty silly blog, and many who do not. Without the people around me, I'd just be another lost soul, searching for so many somethings missing in my life. I'm thankful for family, friends, co-workers, and even the difficult people I occasionally encounter. All of you help to make me all that I am. Thanks! 

And now it's time to move on to the next batch of whatever is still waiting for me in that kitchen!

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit (and give thanks) in Good Health! 

Another Big Finish (or 3)

Least week, we took a break from the big project for a tiny forest of crochet pines. This week, I added a beaded version to the mix. 

Then, I finished the afghan...and it's a big one!

I'm really pleased with how this came out, and I think my Minecraft-loving little buddy will love it as well! But, as you can see from the title, I've finished THREE things this week...may I present the Birthday Pig?!?

Ohhhhh, my gosh! I think I could not love this pig in a green sweater more! The birthday boy felt the same, but declined an official photo...lol. The party was a blast, tho!

What's bringing you joy this week? It may not be knitted pigs 🐖, or crochet afghans and trees, but I hope there's something. Feel free to drop a comment and let me know what your joy-maker is. 

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health! 

Forest? Trees? Christmas???

We interrupt the massive, amd occasionally manic, Minecraft project to bring you the beginning of a tiny, crochet, Christmas tree farm...

A little early? Perhaps. Don't care, lol, and that is all for today. 

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit (and crochet) in Good Health! 

Bring It!

That's right, I said, "Bring it!," Christmas! I'm ready, complete with Christmas socks and cookies on the tree!

I mean, I always love Turkey Day, and this year was no exception... From the sleepover Wednesday night, 

to popping the bird in the oven and putting the sides together on Thursday,

and then the big, bird reveal

and the meal,

to board games (which were quite the success this year),

to tree decorating and picture taking,

we had a great Thanksgiving! 

But now it's time to settle in,

(or gear up?) to wait for the big day! Are you ready for the winter holiday season?

Looks like I need to "gear up" some
of those low ornaments!

I'm also planning to do an Advent Bible Reading plan on the YouVersion app. If you'd like to join me, I'm starting tomorrow, here's a link:

24-day Advent Bible Reading Plan

I didn't but myself an Advent calendar this year, but I do plan to knit every day in December! Do you have any plans you love at this time of year? Drop a comment to let me know what they are!

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health! 

Even the pig is tired...from hiding
for a WEEK, in the pantry! 

Time to...

Time to what...make the donuts? No.

...go to school? No.

...eat a cookie? No. Well, yes, but they're not baked yet!

...bake cookies? While I do like that idea, and cookie-baking is on my list for the weekend, 

there is one thing that comes first...

It's time to put up the tree! Because that window-spot is mighty empty, and because we decorate the tree on Thanksgiving (after dinner), I really need to put down my knitting and hop to it on the tree. 

Trees are typically the first Christmas decor to show up at the Pretty House...then cookies and caramels to hang on the tree. Batch 2 of chewy goodness is ready and waiting!

I had thought about starting this process a little early, but last weekend was full of birthday fun,

Board games,

And bubble baths!

This week has been busy as well, and I'm happy to report that the turkey has landed...

...squarely in the fridge for defrosting! Today, I'm enjoying an after-lunch, second cup of coffee while I blog...

...and, while I haven't transitioned yet to Christmas socks,

I know that the holidays are now squarely upon us! We'll have 12 on Thanksgiving, and there may be a photo (or two...hundred...) in next week's blog...but right now, I'm going to tackle that tree!

What are your plans for Turkey Day this year? I hope the holiday season finds you in a stable state of mind, and wearing your stretchy pants for the food parade!

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health!