One Down. One To Go

Ed graduated from college yesterday with a BS in Business, Computers and Information Systems.  

Looking pretty scruffy but, at least he had a tie on.  

It has been a journey.  

 Father and Son

 Mom and Son

 It was a very nice ceremony. 

The speakers were eloquent without being winded

The music was excellent and the procession started with a bagpiper who wasn't too overwhelming. 

We have the department potluck on Tuesday.  

We are voting for the best ugly sweater at $5 a vote to raise money for the Salvation Army

I got rid of my ugly Christmas sweaters a long time ago.  

The didn't have any plus size sweaters where I stopped today so I improvised.  

The gingerbread men are pot holders.  I pinned them on, one in front and one in back.  

Added a little garland on the bottom.  

I could use some bells around but, I don't know if I have any and don't want to go to Walmart to buy any. This may have to suffice.  

 I did finish Where's Rudolph.  

I love this little piece.  

It is small over 1 on 28 count.  

He will fit in a readimade frame

Just been very busy getting ready for Christmas and dealing with Mom things.  

She has not been feeling well and is going to need more care at the Assisted Living. 

She does not want to return to the nursing home.  

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Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Keep Stitching

Monica

Primitive Floss

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Monica

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Monica

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Just Because I Thought It Was Cool

We had a little snow.  

As it melts off the roof it drips on the Burning Bush and created some very cool icicles.

I figured this would make a good background on my FB header.  

 Where's Rudolph is coming along nicely.  

Quite the jolly elf.  

Thanksgiving weren't well and everyone was able to be there.  

While the kids were home, we put the tree up.  

Katy won't be home until just before Christmas which is cutting it pretty close.  

Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.  

Keep on Stitching

Monica

Where's Rudolph

Started working on Where's Rudolph from With Thy Needle and Thread.

It is down on 28 count over one.  

Teenie tiny stitches but, starting to look like something. 

 Not the world's greatest picture but, I finished off Give Thanks.

The pop pom is the one called for by the pattern.

Its a dark purple

I went to see Ed yesterday.  He doesn't have too much longer before he graduates.  He is living in an on-campus apartment which means he has to vacate very soon.  He is also getting a little worried about the future.  I went to help him with his resume and suggest letters.  We looked some jobs on line.  I also brought back some of his stuff.   We loaded up:  a bike, 2 skate boards, a snow board, two guitars, a guitar stand.  I also shopped and had a 72 pack of TP from Target and a 25# bag of rice and a few small bags.  Then once closer to home, I stopped at the grocery store to pick up the food for Thanksgiving and the kids coming home....so add another 5 very fully packed bags and a turkey.

Hope you have had a good weekend.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Keep on Stitching
Monica