My purchases: a coaster made of a wood round, cut by one of the kids and wood burned by another, a braided leather key chain, and a Christmas card (this one made by one of my nephews).
On Saturday night, I attended the homeschool co-op recital night which some of my nephews were taking part in, which was great- many songs and poetry recitations, as well as a skit written and performed by the children. I also purchased some of their craft wares which the kids make and sell to raise money to outfit the co-op's workshop... last year they earned enough to purchase a scroll saw. They're actually getting quite a respectable shop (in one of the homeschool families' garages); I cleaned & oiled two used sewing machines to donate to them, and they now have a variety of power tools as well. My purchases: a coaster made of a wood round, cut by one of the kids and wood burned by another, a braided leather key chain, and a Christmas card (this one made by one of my nephews). On Sunday morning after church, I headed down to my parents' place for Sunday dinner followed by gingerbread house making with various nephews and nieces; here are the results: Then on Sunday night, I attended a campfire/carol sing which was a lot of fun... songs accompanied by guitar and violin, kids roasting marshmallows and making s'mores, and hot apple cider to warm up our insides. I have a lot of things left to do before Christmas and not much time; tonight after work I and two of my sisters are going shopping with our parents so that Dad can have assistance buying a present for Mum, and so that she can get her shopping done without him around (he's a terrible shopper). And then on Friday night I'm going to a performance of Handel's Messiah so will be out as well. So I should have been baking and sewing up a storm last night, but found myself plopping down on the couch, drinking coffee, and listening to carols by candle and tree light. Though I did do some sewing later on... also laundry which, like the poor, is always with us. One of the carols I was listening to:
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