December is here!

How did that happen??

We've been having great fun helping at the Firemen's Cheer Fund. They collect toys and buy new ones, then prepare gift boxes for needy families. We've been helping fill the boxes for several nights and it is good work, though it does break your heart a little too. For some families this is all the Christmas that will be under the tree. I think the numbers for this year are 470+ families being served, and gifts given to over 1100 kids -- WOW!

The one customer with two quilts should be picking up today or tomorrow, I finished the last one last night. They both look nice, and I think her kids will be pleased with them as Christmas gifts. Next up is the 12 Days of Christmas panel - again. But I had a message from the owner, an allover is fine. So I'll keep my border ideas, which are looking great, and do a simple all over in the middle of the panel. It seemed like such an easy peasy one when I took it in, but boy! It's been super stumping me with that panel part. *sigh*

Ellen was home sick with a headache/migraine yesterday. All better today. She was pretty upset the day before because they tested for "chairs" in band, and she is the 9th out of 9 flutes. She says she got too nervous playing by herself and messed up. Poor dear. It's not fun. And apparently, missy #8 is being a bit of a snot about it too (maybe I can send some coal for her music stand???)

I found cute earrings for Seester for Christmas, on clearance too! And finally found a coat for me. . . . . . after returning a second one that I changed my mind about, LOL! The one I am keeping is remarkably like the one I'm replacing - the pockets are just a tad lower which is driving me stark raving mad! But the color and fit are good so I'm happy - and both of my good pairs of gloves will still match, woo and hoo!

must get back to work now. If I finish the bulletin, I might be able to sneak out a bit early and that would be great!