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12.24.2005 :: And to all a good night!
I wish each and every one of you peace and love in this wonderful season of joy. I am ever thankful that you take the time to share a bit of your life with me. Whatever your holiday, I hope it's the happiest!
And lest you think I have not been knitting, here's a little going on:
The cuff of the Aran Mittens from Folk Mittens in some wonderful cream cascade 220. This was a fun cuff to do. I am currently stuck a bit on the next part, but hope that I can sit and concentrate to understand the pattern. Perhaps Santa will bring me some quiet time this year?
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Here's the peanut butter kiss cookie recipe, especially for Linda.
18 ounces creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
chocolate kisses
~Mix all ingredients. Roll about a tablespoon into a ball. Bake 12-14 minutes in a preheated 350F degree oven until dry and cracked looking on top. Immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of cookie when it comes out of oven.
Eat.
Enjoy.
Repeat last 2
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Seriously, there is no flour in them. They are peanut buttery and rich and yummy. Bet you can't eat more than one! Okay, Andy can, but he is the equivalent of the cookie monster! The man loves his cookies!
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And yes. The title of yesterdays post was Sugar High from the movie Empire Records, which is one of my favorite movies to watch. It's one that gets funnier on each view. Have you seen it?
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Fig is still waiting. One more day, little one!
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2 of my favorite things hanging on the tree
Who wouldn't love a pig ornament? Really.
Swedish skier, he looks happy, doesn't he? And why shouldn't he? He's not stuffed in a box in the basement!
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Don't forget to track Santa's progress tonight!
Posted by Sandy on 12.24.2005 AT 07:30 AM
Comments
thanks for the norad link, the boys loved it!
merry christmas!
and the ornaments are cute!
Posted by: minnie on 12.24.2005 AT 10:19 PM
Hey! This bottle of JIF says "17.3 oz." Like WTF? Did they use to sell 18 oz. for the same price?
Guess I better bake a batch for Scrooge!
Posted by: Kerstin on 12.24.2005 AT 07:40 PM
Hey lady, just stoppin' by to swipe your cookie recipe. Yep, Christmas Eve and the kids and I are baking!
Merry Christmas, Sandy. I hope you and Fig get everything you desire ... and more.
Best wishes to you and Andy and the kids for the new year.
Posted by: Kerstin on 12.24.2005 AT 07:38 PM
Happy Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel, Festivus Felices, a Fertile Saturnalia and a Sparkling Solstice to all of you! :)
Posted by: Hilary on 12.24.2005 AT 07:00 PM
Happy Holidays to you too!
I love your cat!
Posted by: Agnes on 12.24.2005 AT 03:38 PM
Happy holidays, Sandy. My favorite is the skier ornament. His smile is a perfect ringer for my husband bombing down the slopes.
Posted by: Laurie on 12.24.2005 AT 01:02 PM
Wow, that cuff looks exactly like mine, and I was all worried about the ruffly edge. Perhaps I WASN'T doing it wrong after all, and it will block out? Hmmm. Anyway, a project for the future. Right now I'm working on the next pair of thrummed mitts! In my handspun AGAIN! This time for a gift. I'm psyched. They're turning out gorgeous. Have a wonderful Christmas, Sandy. I love having you in my life.
Posted by: Norma on 12.24.2005 AT 10:43 AM
Oh my God, those cables! The Cascade 220 apparently has gorgeous cable definition. Must get some... Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Martha on 12.24.2005 AT 10:36 AM
Sandy, a big hug for you on Christmas Eve. >>>
That pig ornament is a crack-up.
Posted by: claudia on 12.24.2005 AT 10:11 AM
A wonderful, wonderful Christmas to you Sandy!!
Posted by: margene on 12.24.2005 AT 09:03 AM
Have a WONDERFUL Christmas! L, C
Posted by: Cara on 12.24.2005 AT 08:56 AM
Merry Christmas, Sandy. Please tell Fig that Lucy is in the same state of anticipation . . .
Posted by: Wendy on 12.24.2005 AT 08:43 AM
We're full of anticipation around here! Merry Christmas, Sandy!
Posted by: Mary Beth on 12.24.2005 AT 08:34 AM
Merry Christmas, Sandy! I'm so happy to know you.
Posted by: Carole on 12.24.2005 AT 08:31 AM
I hope you're having a lovely christmas, Sandy!
Posted by: Donna on 12.25.2005 AT 06:12 PM