The Year Life Said Pay Attention

Happy New Year.
2012 was full of challenges and blessings. 
Brennan was born on his Great Gramma's 100th birthday.  She died 4 years ago tonight at one minute to midnight.  Miss you Mom and know you are watching over us.
The seemingly impossible was made possible with the gift of a liver transplant.
My brother visited.  My nieces visited and my son surprised me with a visit.
I got my first tattoo.
There was no sliding through this past year.  At every turn I was forced to sink or swim and to pay attention to my faith, my God.
Friends and family at every turn kept me going.  I have been blessed beyond measure.
In the next year I cannot imagine what will come my way.  I have learned to expect the unexpected and to be greatful for every moment. 

Leo in the snow

I got to spend ten days with this grandson and in April he will have a little  brother or sister come to join him. 
I hope to be more mindful of every moment in 2013 and to take better care of myself.  I want to see these beautiful grandchildren of mine grow up. 
Happy New Year and thank you God for this year. 
Anne
 

Doll Clothes

I finally bought a cabbage patch doll at Good Will today.  She almost tumbled into my wagon.  I had to take her home.  All she had were pink satin panties on.  Her little knobby belly button naked to the world.
Now she has a cozy sweater.

Knitting for dolls is so much fun.  Unlike your children you can keep hunting til you find one that actually fits into your creation...

She is pretty sweet in that funny Cabbage Patch way.  Now I need a name for her.
Anne

Fun With Boys

It has been so much fun watching big sister discover that little brother is fun!

Love to see them playing together.

This year Mya really anticipated and enjoyed Christmas!  We all did.  When there are children around it is just so much more fun. 
We have been so blessed this year and looking forward to another new baby in the spring from the northern team.

Waiting for more pictures to be sent!  Talk about anticipation...

Anne

Magical Christmas

The wonder in a little child's eyes at Christmas makes all the mess worth while!

Merry Christmas!
 

Christmas Eve Siesta Beach

'May the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace as you
trust in Him, so that you
may overflow with hope by
the power of the Holy Spirit.'
Roman 15:13 NIV


Anne

Mya's Christmas Creche

My top item on my list today was to find a Creche for Mya to have this Christmas.  I found an old plaster and ceramic one at the local cat thrift shop.  It was perfect.   We had so much fun playing with it and talking about the baby Jesus.  Then we sang some Christmas songs.  Baby Brennan was sleeping peacefully in his swing in the background. 


The Magic of the Manger Scene

Mya got a musical snow globe too with Santa inside it!

Every one surrounding the Christ Child

Playing with Mary and Joseph

Mya has Mary well in hand.

Wonder through the eyes of a child

A wonderful way to spend some time with Mya and Brennan. 


Cherubs

 Merry Christmas

Anne
 

Doll Clothes Knit Crazy

Have once again been bit with the naked doll blues and want to knit them all new clothes.
Looking all over for my pile of patterns and can't find them, but I did pull out this one from Ravelry.

Sweet Tiny Hoodie
link

This is for an 8" Mini-Corolle doll 20cm.  Mini-Corolle Coat
My doll is a fat little 9" thrift shop find.  I used worsted weight instead of sport weight and it fits perfectly. 
Anne