Winter Wonderland
I look out my window to a lovely spruce tree garnished artistically with snow and now being embellished with freezing rain -- nice if you don't have to experience it outside. Finally started to feel jolly about Christmas this week when Polly and Sally came to dinner on Tuesday. Last night I finished the one present I am making myself -- I tried to keep my expectations realistic by only doing one -- and I'm pretty pleased with it. It's small, but crafted with love.
Starting last Christmas, Bob and I have been giving each other something very special as a gift -- the gift of no stress about buying your partner's gift. We decide early on a joint present we'll both enjoy, then he gets it. This year it's the Star Wars movie trilogy, which we can cuddle up to watch over the holidays.
My latest obsession is my family tree, which I made a good start on and Bob put here: www.chiotti.com/familytree/. The info for living people is hidden for privacy, but I welcome additions and corrections for any of the family. Still to come -- pictures!