December 31, 2008
by Julie
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There were a lot of other nice gifts beneath the tree this year. The "big" one was a family gift of a Roku box. This lets us watch some of our Netflix choices as instant downloads right on the TV … Continue reading
December 30, 2008
by Julie
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The big deal for Christmas this year was a new wheel. I'd sold the old one to subsidize the purchase of the new one and sent her packing in mid-December. This is the folding model of the Lendrum which I'd … Continue reading
December 29, 2008
by Julie
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Gabby and Gwen waited patiently while Chris packed his bag to head out again yesterday morning. Gabby in particular really thinks his sole job should be to pat her but alas he's gone back to the tunnel building business. We … Continue reading
December 28, 2008
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While he was here Chris made lasagna for us. He's been cooking for himself in his new apartment and even has a little basil plant. He lamented a lack of sunlight so I suggested he get himself a little grow … Continue reading
December 27, 2008
by Julie
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One of the changes I made this year was to do away with paper wrappings and switch to re-usable cloth. This year we simply tied it on but next year I hope to begin turning it into fabric envelopes and … Continue reading
December 26, 2008
by Julie
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On Christmas Eve morning we received some terrible news. Daniel's father Keith had a very bad stroke and was in the hospital on life support. Later that day a decision was made to take him off life support on the … Continue reading
December 25, 2008
by Julie
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Linzer cookies.
December 24, 2008
by Julie
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This "Turn a Square" hat is for Chris with yarn leftover from his wild ski mask. His head is a bit smaller than Jason's or Daniel's so I used 88 stitches rather than 96 as the pattern calls for. Gabby … Continue reading
December 23, 2008
by Julie
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Sunday I spent all day making aprons with Gabby's close supervision. This gets me pretty much caught up with the gift stuff though I do still have a couple quick hats to knit. The driveway and street were an icy … Continue reading
December 22, 2008
by Julie
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After three snow storms in a week we have a good bit of snow on the ground and all the talk is of a white Christmas. It's supposed to warm up on Christmas eve though and rain. I'm not sure … Continue reading
