Knit Sisters

Here at the ranch, we have been thoroughly absorbed in Christmas preparations, so absorbed, in fact, that I missed my scheduled post on Friday and then again yesterday.

But, I am pleased to report that there are now actual wrapped presents under our tree!

                                                     See the felted bag in the midst of the loot?

And the holiday baking is complete!

I have loaded up the cookie boxes and tins for neighbors, relatives, friends, and teachers.  A couple have even been delivered. 

 

Shown here is this year’s standard-issue cookie gift box, for those giftees who live in town.  Out-of-town recipients recieve tins, which are a bit more sturdy and keep the cookies fresher over the journey.

Rob’s brother and family were here yesterday for our Christmas celebration with them, and a good time was had by all.  Although we were all a bit worn out by evening.  Our niece and nephew are six and three, respectively, and we here at the B-D ranch are unused to having younger children about.  They’re lovely children, but also very lively.

Years ago, before the birth of my own dear child, Ellen and I were bemoaning the fact that our family Christmases now seemed a little, shall we say, sedate.  “How come we don’t have pandemonium at Christmas any more?” we asked our mother.  “Well,” she said, “to have pandemonium you’ve got to have pandas.”

So, yesterday we had some little pandas at our house.  And panda-monium reigned.

May you all experience the joy of pandemonium this Christmas season with your own dear pandas!

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