Last week, Emma and I spent a few days in our

pajamas as I was recuperating.

She spent one morning painting.

Emmalee loves to mix colors.

We put the four colors she wanted to use, and

then we mixed them up. It looked so neat!

The artist at work.

My dear friend, Cassie , stole my thoughts this morning.
My to-do list is sooo long for Christmas.
Last year, I made most of the Christmas presents for our families,
and I want to do it again this year.
But, I haven't started yet!
With all that's happened, I haven't had the energy or desire to work
on crafts lately.
But, yesterday, I got reaquainted with my old friend.
It was so nice to sew again.

Beautiful fabric waiting for me...
to become Christmas presents.

Magazines waiting to thumb through...

so excited for the holidays.

Mom found this Care Bear set from a consignment shop.

She was so excited to wear it today!

Friends, I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!

We plan on spending time with family, working on crafts,

and starting our Sunday letter writing hour.