Kevin took the girls up to the mountain today to play in the snow. They looked so cute in their snow bibs and coats. It’s horrible cold and rainy down here. I made Kevin take chains. I hope they make it!

I have been working feverishly here in the quiet of an empty house. It struck me last night as I looked over my to-do list that I had forgotten Leina’s teacher. Ack! I immediately thought of a Starbuck’s gift card. But as I thrashed around my little desk, I came across an old neglected pattern for a candle coaster. And since I have all this wool felt and ample time, I thought I’d add it to my Christmas craft list. (Can you say fool of a Took?)

It’s done. Now I’m seriously behind. It’s also beyond cute and I covet it for myself. I’m thinking next year, this may be the present dujour. What do you think?

Of course, I have no cute tea light holder so it looks like I’m braving the rain to hit the Dollar Tree/Target. I have 101 tea light holders somewhere. Why is it when I need one, they have all magically disappeared?!?!

OK, back to the sewing machine. I have one last holiday banner to crank out. Wish me luck.