Opening presents



First comes the stocking.

The stockings have been hung for a couple of weeks and just got the toys in them a few minutes ago.  He was soooo very good the last few minutes while we were getting ready,  in that he didn't grab the stockings and pull them down.  He has carefully checked them about every ten minutes for the last 2 weeks.  A few weeks ago I started putting dimes in Ron's stocking.  He saves dimes and at Christmas I save them up a give him big bunch in is stocking.

Dusty was  Johnny on the spot to let us know there was something in Dad's stocking in case anybody was worried about it, 



I put some treats in the stocking and of course they fell to the bottom.  That's why he kept going for the toe instead of just getting the toys out of the top.







Santa Clause is a big hit!




"There's got to be more in there!"





Friendly greeting





"Please dad, I really, really, really, need another present!!!"

Well, Dusty got lots of toys and we had lots of fun watching him opening them and then playing with them.   He is a remarkable little dog a truly what our world revolves around.

We had a great meal and of course Dusty had a plate.  (Chrystal)

Hope your Christmas was as happy as ours

Happy quilting

 Here's the second quilt of the 4 I accepted a couple of weeks ago to be done before Christmas.  I'm getting them done.  I'm halfway done with number three and still have to baste number four.  Coming down to the wire, but I'll get them done. 

I'm having to baste them on

floor of an empty apartment because if I wait until Sew'n Go on Tuesday I'll run out of time.  I basted one on the floor on Thursday and it just about ate my lunch and dinner.  rolling around on the floor is really more activity than this old body is used to! 

I've managed to get some of my Christmas tasks wedged in between quilting and basting.  Got my family's presents all finished and mailed early in the week.  I used a 25% off coupon at Office Depot and mailed them no muss, no fuss.  I was the only person there.  You might want to check them out.  They mail for the post office and for UPS too. 

Finished shopping with my doggie, Dusty yesterday at Pet Smart and got a bag full of toys to be opened on Christmas.  Of course with all the crying and carrying on, we caved and gave him one yesterday evening.  Then I hid them in my closet.  His stocking is hung and he's checking it every ten minutes.

Well, back the the sewing machine.

Happy quilting!