Friday, January 2, 2009

one more day



Today we said goodbye to our Christmas tree and carefully packed away all the little memories that made it sparkle. Shawn and I are not nick-knack-souvenir types so whenever we travel we look for a special ornament to commemorate the time. Over the years we have collected quite a few and it is fun each year to hang them on the tree with exclamations of oh, remember when... or I forgot about that! Now, added to the vacation memories are "baby's firsts" and preschool glitter creations making it even more special.
Yesterday I began the New Year's task of putting away the Christmas decor but I just couldn't bring myself to start on the tree. One more day, I decided, and while the kids napped I sat next to it working on that baby blanket instead. The blanket (you may remember seeing the beginnings of here) has been a heap of trouble I didn't expect, but it is beginning to come together and I love the snugly, soft, winter weight of it.
The tree may be gone now but the fire is lit and there is a new blanket in my lap -already snuggled around the baby it will soon welcome. Post-holiday life is still cozy in the Campbell house.

4 comments:

  1. Hehe! I see your toesies! :)
    The blanket is gorgeous. I love the creamy shades...

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  2. Beautifully written...and I love the picture of you. I am so jealous that you are still able to wear your wedding band. I had to give mine up in the beginning of December. You look beautiful and your work is absolutely gorgeous!

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  3. We could use one of your warm blankets out here in Spokane! I think it was 2 F this morning --- about 15F now.....way too cold for this Kansas couple!
    love, d

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  4. Hi Kelli! Happy birthday to Kenna (I think it's today?)! The blanket looks wonderful!

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