December 29, 2006
Where has Sheep in the City been...
...and what exactly have I been doing? Well, it has been a crazy couple of weeks around here, so let me take you through it.
First there were the parties, some just attended by me, but one that was hosted by my mom and I. So much fun, not to mention so much food!
Then there was a little thing called a blizzard here in Denver. What a storm! I should have taken pictures in the midst of it, but I was too busy knitting and being cozy in my house for 2+ days. What a great time to be stuck at your house though. More time to get Christmas knitting done! (which I did!) I also spent some time baking cookies. And yes, I spent some time eating all those cookies in the days to come.
By the time I was able to get out of my house, or I should say out of my neighborhood (poor plowing on the city's part, but I won't get into that rant right now), I had a lot to do to get ready for Christmas. At this point it was only days away! It was definitely time for some power shopping and a quick haircut.
This year we had a special visitor from the North Pole...who came especially to see Alice. The pictures say it all!
Christmas Eve, our whole family went out to dinner in downtown Denver...all 15 of us!(Whitney's husband's family joined us this year!) It was a great meal, not without it's dramatic moments, mostly brought on by the fact that the kiddo's didn't take good naps. But they sure looked cute!
At dinner that night, my mom presented all of us girls with our Christmas pajamas for this year. We even got special shirts with our name embroidered on them! Cool, huh?! (if you want to check out the last couple years of Christmas pj's click on 2004 or 2005) My grandparents and I all spent the night at my parent's house on Christmas Eve. You can see my grandma brought along her new fleece pj's from Nachaele...and her Einstein coat that she's knitting away on!
Christmas morning dawned...and the traditional family fun began.
Everyone showed up, we opened our stockings, and then had a huge breakfast before opening presents. Here is the hat that I knit for my brother.
Specifics:
Pattern: Ann Norling, Spiral Rib Hat: #54
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in the color Cardinal-6234. This yarn is quickly becoming one of my new favorite yarns!
Needle used: US 6 40", Addi Turbo, magic loop all the way! I cast on for this hat, and three days later...I was finished! I'm planning on making at least 2 more of these. It's a great pattern. Thanks Michelle for showing it to me.
I'm over at my parent's house now...gearing up for part 2 of the snow storm. I decided it'd be much better to get snowed in with them than being home by myself. I've (of course) brought along enough projects to keep me busy through the New Year...but more on those and what I got for Christmas later.
Thanks for sharing! Missed you. Here's to a blessed new year for you and all your family!
Posted by: Julie at December 29, 2006 10:31 AMI wish you'd share some of that snow with us in New Hampshire! We haven't yet had anything worth calling snow.
Posted by: Kristin at December 29, 2006 10:37 AMWondered what you were up to! Oh, do share Christmas present pics! Glad you'll be social and warm during these snowy days -- more fun to drink hot cocoa with family!
Posted by: Nancy J at December 29, 2006 10:48 AMI was just thinking of you today, and hoping you hadn't fallen into a snowdrift or something! Your holiday looked wonderful! And I love those pajamas!
I will always remember the year that Santa came to my house. What a wonderful memory.
Posted by: Marlena at December 29, 2006 11:09 AMHow fun! I love the picture of Grandma Sue in her new pj's and slippers! Great hair cut!! I wish I was stuck inside knitting at your Mom's! Have a great New Year! Maybe I will see you ~ I am not flying to WI until Monday now, for obvious reasons! :)
Posted by: Nachaele at December 29, 2006 11:11 AMGlad to see you back here! I can't believe all that snow - here, we have nothing! And the kids really wanted some snow to play in on their Christmas break! Now, let's see all that Christmas loot!
Posted by: rohanknitter at December 29, 2006 11:14 AMHave fun enjoying the snow! We've got a crazy amount here in Golden. And just think, it's not over yet!!
Posted by: Allegra at December 29, 2006 11:43 AMI'm glad I'm not the only one with a plowing rant(even if you don't put yours in print ;))
Looks like you have been busy, despite the snow. Have fun at your Mom's and if I don't talk to you beforehand Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Kim at December 29, 2006 11:46 AMI'm glad you're back! I too have been missing your beautiful blog. You always have such a great bunch of projects going. Looks like you and your family had a great Christmas. I really like the hat for your bro. Your grandma looks like such a sweetie, too! Happy New Year to you and yours!
Posted by: Danielle at December 29, 2006 11:55 AMHope you guys stay snug and warm and have a great New Year!!
Posted by: Michelle at December 29, 2006 12:52 PMCan't wait to see all of your Christmas photos. I'm sure your brother loved his hat! I've made two of them so far and am planning to make a couple more. It's good you're at your parents. You can knit and enjoy the company and feel like you're taking a vacation! Hope to see ya soon, whenever this crazy weather subsides.
Posted by: Wanda at December 29, 2006 01:20 PMLOve the pjs. You have such a fun family. Keep those FOs coming.
Posted by: Judy at December 29, 2006 02:05 PMWOW...look at all that snow! And I understand you've gotten more today!
Looks like you had a GREAT Christmas!
Good to hear from you! The snow looks great, although I don't have to live through it. My brother lives in Denver and says it is CRAZY! He had to shut down the mall he runs (bad timing financially-oh well). Keep warm and safe. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jeanie at December 29, 2006 03:57 PMSo glad to hear all is okay with you guys in the midst of all this snow!
Posted by: sarah b. at December 29, 2006 07:08 PMHello Stacey & WoW what a fantastic snow storm! I would kill to see snow like that :)
Posted by: abe-hap at December 30, 2006 03:43 AMI'll take some of that snow in Missouri, please! Looks like you have great family traditions - have a blessed 2007!
Posted by: Tammy at December 30, 2006 07:30 AMcute hair!!
what a great time. i could think of worse things than being holed up in your house with knitting to keep you occupied! lol
Posted by: shannon in oregon at December 30, 2006 08:48 AMThanks for your generosity at Christmas, with all the snow, I've missed seeing you the last couple days. That's a fun pic of Liam - I'll need to get copies of all the family pics.
Posted by: Whit at December 30, 2006 04:36 PMGood to hear that you were only snowed in...I missed your blogging! The matching pj's are great and your haircut is v. cute.
Posted by: Rusty Morris at December 30, 2006 06:40 PMSounds like a wonderful holiday season around your house! :) Glad you had a great time with your family. Happy New Years!
Posted by: AJ at December 31, 2006 02:43 PMNothing better than snuggled in the house Knitting huh? And if you are like me, even better that it was right before Christmas so it gave you time to finish those last minute gifts. I know I was happy to have the extra time.
The PJ's are too cute!
MarlyKnits
www.knitthing.blogspot.com
Oh, I meant to say in my post much earlier...your grandma is way cool!
Posted by: Julie at January 3, 2007 03:49 AM