It is crazy busy for me here..... getting things ready for the invasion.... I am a spreaderer... my treasures (fabric and stuff like that) get spread into any unused spaces... so when I say I need to clear space in the rooms for people to sleep... I am not exaggerating....
I actually quite like the tidiness.... I wonder if I will keep it...
These sweeties are in the air as we speak... it's such a long way... about 23 hours of flying and then all the waiting at airports etc.....
I need Teeny pads I'm so excited!!! (ooops, should one say things like that in public?)
This week I received patterns from Michelle... I'm looking forward to using these next year.. there is a new alphabet featuring bears and a set of quilt labels to stitch....
Thanks Theresa for my lovely decoration.... so pretty and up on the tree already...
Before I covered up my faithful friend sewing machine I quickly sewed on the latest block onto my sampler....
The rest will have to wait till next year!
This was Hubz job yesterday... we have a rather boring veranda roofing.... so he added a bit of magic....
There is also twinkling lights.... we shall be out here a lot
... before they left the UK little miss princess remembered someone needed to be told where she would be....
I will be reading blogs when I can but probably not commenting much or writing much over the next few weeks (I'm frightfully selfish about sharing time when family are here!!)
Best wishes for a stunning Christmas ... whatever you do may it be a very relaxing and precious time, some have sadness so special thoughts to you... our absent friends and relatives are in our minds more than ever at Christmas....
See you next year, and thanks for another year of wonderful bloggy friendship...
Sounds like you will be having a fabulous Christmas. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time with your family, Fiona. I bet those grandies are bouncing around in their seats and can't wait to give you a big hug. Have a very Merry Christmas. Hugs, Christine xxx
ReplyDeleteLOL! I think under such exciting conditions and being amongst friends you are allowed! Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday with your loved ones my dear friend....big Christmasy hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you too, Fiona, it's been fun sharing your life again this year. Have a lovely time with your family -treasure every minute. See you in 2015!
ReplyDeleteI love the baubles and lights on your veranda! Sweet note to Santa too! :0)
ReplyDeleteAaawwwhh! This is such a sweet post! Love the idea of decorating the veranda. Never seen this in Canada. Sweet Chloe sure knows who to tell where she is lol. Adorable picture of them too. You go ahead and enjoy the family. We'll still be here when you come back. Have a blessed time with them, stay safe and cool! ;^)
ReplyDeleteI am so very excited for you. Enjoy your wonderful family and Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a wonderful Christmas, Fiona! Enjoy the time with your family, and we'll meet again next year.
ReplyDeleteI feel your excitement, it must be so lovely to have a visit from the grandchildren especially as they are so far away. Enjoy every minute of their company, I'm sure you will make a lasting impression for them to take home. See you for more sewing adventures next year xx
ReplyDeleteExciting post Fiona..have a wonderful time with your family, enjoy every minute while you can.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas.
Are they here yet???
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your lovely patterns!!
Have an absolutely fabulous time with your UK family branch!!!
ReplyDeletehope you have a most wonderful time with your gorgeous uk grandies and your big kiddies too.
ReplyDeleteNo embarrasing moments at the airport please, with any loss of control!
Enjoy and see you when you can make it to blogland.
ps loving your sampler
x
So exciting! You will have a wonderful time!!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting....so,thrilled for you ......wonderful prezzies xx
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona,oh how exciting ,I can imagine you will be too excited to sleep tonight,lol,have heaps of fun with your beautiful family and I hope you all have a happy Xmas and a safe and happy new year my friend,take care and I will see you next year.xx
ReplyDeleteLol! How fabulous Fiona...enjoy every minute. I haven't been getting around much either. Merry Christmas to you and have one for me!
ReplyDeleteHave lots of fun with the kids, Fiona! Christmas with children is the very best!! Love all your work. Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your precious family a wonderful Christmas Fiona .. how exciting to have your little ones home with you ... love and big hugs ...
ReplyDeletelove the note to Santa ... so precious ..
Ah family! That IS the Christmas gift! Yes, be very stingy about sharing your time when the littles are there! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas with your family and I look forward to your blogging next year - be family focused, there is nothing selfish about that...its what mothers do!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time - thanks for a fun year visiting your blog!
ReplyDeleteI know EXACTLY what you mean out filling spaces and then trying to re-locate!
(no need to reply Fiona - we know you are busy...)
Enjoy your family time Fiona, Merry Christmas, much love Deb x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this special time together with family xx
ReplyDeleteFrom one spreaderer to another ... Merry Christmas :o)
Hope they all arrive safely and enjoy your time together, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family. I know you will have a wonderful time over this season... EnJoY.
ReplyDeleteSee you in 2015... until then... stay safe. HoHoHo
Dear Fiona,
ReplyDeletemerry Christmas to you and your family, enjoy the time together.
Wish you all the best, health and happyness, for the New Year.
Sylvia
Merry Christmas Fiona. Enjoy having your family with you
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a super wonderful Christmas Fiona and thank you for all your lovely posts over the last year. xx
ReplyDeleteI've loved reading your recent posts and sensing the excitement in your 'voice' about your family visitingl I hope you are all having a wonderful time and enjoy every minute they are here. I hope also that your whole family had a very Merry Christmas. Best wishes and hugs for the New Year. PS Loved seeing all your little gifts too and also your finished quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing Santa got the message and you're enjoying your family visit and all the delicious treats you cooked up.
ReplyDeleteWell my dear it sounds like the best Christmas ever, I hope you're having a wonderful time and that your grandies are enjoying the sunshine and warmth - and of course YOU!!! See you in the new year hon, ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that letter to Santa! So wonderful you got to spend Christmas with those little cherubs. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs!