December 24, 2008
On Christmas Eve, on Christmas Eve!
It's late, Em and Squeak are in bed, Twinkie is being devious and avoiding bed.
Today was drama filled. More so than usual. The oven died last Monday, and the real estate decided today was the day to install a new oven. And to send out the plumber. And I found a big ugly arachnid that scared the crap out of me. And David was at work. Half a can of insect spray did it in, then my mummy had to come and sweep it up for me.
Yes, I'm pathetic!
There are Christmas gifts coming to the house and departing from this house that haven't made their destinations on time. At least four that I can think of.
But every one is healthy and well, and it's Christmas, so it's nothing that can't be overcome.
I finished Otto, and he's gone off to await his new owner who will be joining the world soonish.
He's very cute reclining in the roses.
Specs:
Pattern: Otto by Ysolda Teague
Needles: 2.75mm DPNS
Yarn: Sublime Merino Cashmere Silk in "Waterlily" and "Mole"
Emily stored up some cuddles before he left!
I love these toys, they're so cute!
So now it's late, Twinkie finally went to bed, and it's nearly Christmas!
I'm wishing you all a happy and safe holiday, with lots of knitting time. Enjoy yourselves!
Posted by Donna at December 24, 2008 09:46 PMComments
Otto is so cute!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Donna!
Posted by: Karen at December 25, 2008 01:23 AMOtto is adorable!
I would have called a neighbor over to kill any giant spiders, eek!! So you are far braver than me.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Meadow at December 25, 2008 01:30 AMI use your spider eradication technique in the States, it works well. Though I usually use a lot of bad words when spraying.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Michelle at December 25, 2008 02:36 AMCashmere? That must be a very special baby!
I saw that you took my "suggestion" ;-) Makes the Queue much more manageable.
That was really wonderful news about David. You deserve it. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009!
Posted by: Marina at December 25, 2008 03:04 AMHappy Christmas to you and all your brood, D, and a very happy and healthy 2009, too!
Posted by: CraftyGryphon at December 25, 2008 05:19 AMMerry Christmas from our family to yours.
Posted by: Tammy at December 25, 2008 05:57 AMbig fan of spraying them until they're white! one can never be too sure...!
that bear is so cute and I can imagine how soft.
merry christmas
Kylie
x
Otto is cute.
Merry Christmas Donna, and to David and Em, too!
Posted by: Suzanne at December 25, 2008 06:56 AMWishing you and your family a very happy holidays Donna and a year ahead filled with lots of knitting.
Posted by: diane at December 25, 2008 08:09 AMHave a wonderful xmas Donna. I love the bear. He is so cute. I hope you dont find anymore spiders either, how awful for you.
Posted by: sue at December 25, 2008 09:28 AMMerry Christmas, Donna! hope it was a great day for you guys.
Posted by: Michelle at December 26, 2008 07:49 AMAll the best for 2009. Great news about David, and Em, looked so grown up in her formal photo.
Now have caught up on all my reading. Off to knit, but Qld is sooooo muggy.....
Posted by: Lorelle at December 26, 2008 08:35 AMOtto is so cute. I had to look up arachnid up and what I saw from Wikipedia is enough to have me running down the street. OK, take a look and tell us which one you killed. Love seeing your roses everything up here is now dead for the winter.
Merry Christmas to you, David & Em, Twinkie and Squeak.
Posted by: KSee at December 26, 2008 10:31 AMOtto is too cute! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: Jeanne at December 27, 2008 11:11 PMOtto is just too cute! Love the pudgy belly!
My mum had a huge spider here too - ugh - the size of a bread & butter plate!! Yuk!
Hope you had an otherwise uneventful and lovely Christmas!
Posted by: Rose Red at December 28, 2008 03:20 PM
A very merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful year to come and good health to you and all. I did read about David but hadnt gotten to send best wishes for his recovery,what great news for you all!This year is extra special for that!
Posted by: Cathy at December 24, 2008 11:36 PMFluffa has decided its the Day,hes already started ripping the pressies apart so hes off to bed too!
Enjoy!!