It's Almost Here...

Christmas is almost upon us and I'm just about ready! lol Presents all got wrapped yesterday, everything is in "grocery sacks" to be distributed maybe tomorrow. Caramel corn turned out yummy as usual even though I only made 8 double batches this year. lol Elderberry jelly is hopefully going to be as big a hit as my currant jelly is. The currants did so badly this year due to cold, rainy conditions they just didn't want to ripen. Only got enough for one batch of jelly. :-(

Having trouble getting into the spirit? You need a little one in your life. I had Allie a lot last week and what an inspiration she's been to my holiday spirit. We baked cupcakes and listened to Mickey Mouse's Christmas sing-a-long tape. We laughed and sang most of the morning. She also helped me put up my Christmas village. Now it's HUGE let me tell you. I've got it on most of the surfaces in my good living room. Town on a table top, country village on the bottom of the parlor table, Skater's ponds on the coffee table, and the farm on top of the piano. She was so good about helping me get it set up. It was ME that dropped a piece and chipped it. lol Boy did she give me the evil eye!!! lol

I had the opportunity to take Allie to Wayne's Christmas party at work. She enjoyed all the kids there and was just settling down to eat lunch when who should appear... SANTA! I got to experience that wonder and amazement this year and what a gift it was. She also received a gift from him: a ballarina skirt and tiara with jewels. We put it on and she danced (in her snow boots) with me. Thankfully Grampa was clicking away with the camera. I'd post a photo but it's still on his card!!! lol

I have some sewing to do today to complete my gifts, then hopefully will travel the country side spreading good cheer!

Take care all, and I hope to be more conversive in the future. I think there are a couple people who actually read this! lol sylvia