• Dec. 9, 2008
Keeping Busy
I'm sure I'm not the only one keeping busy right now! We are celebrating Christmas at our house this weekend with the farmer's side of the family, so my head is spinning a little!! In addition to getting ready for that, we've had a few holiday activities going on, like youngest boy's piano recital. He naturally wasn't looking forward to it but he and all the kids did a great job.
Last night I had a Christmas gift exchange with some ladies that I've known ever since I've been married. I always have a hard time coming up with a gift idea as it's got to be something that would be enjoyed by any of them, and there's a pretty wide range of ages and interests represented. When I saw the pattern for this little guy, I decided it would be the perfect thing to make!
He's from the Snobuddy Family pattern by Knitting at Knoon Designs. I went down a couple needles sizes from what the pattern called for, I like a tight fabric for stuffies so that none of their stuffing shows through. Hopefully his new owner will give him a good home!
Linda with Jolly the Snowman
The friend that hosted our little party had her home all trimmed out beautifully for Christmas. Her style is very different than mine, which makes it even more fun to check out all the decorations. Her tree was beautiful, all white and pink with beautiful glass ornaments.
I haven't done a livestock update in quite awhile.......it looks like we've got a barn full of expectant mothers, which is exactly what we want!! A couple weeks ago the boys and their dad took all the bred females over to a neighboring farm to be checked out by the traveling ultrasound guy.
The boys helping the ultrasound guy
Looks like cold work, doesn't it!! The good news is, all the goats and sheep that are supposed to be pregnant are, some with singles, several with twins, a few with triplets and one that he said could have quads!!! Triplets (not to mention quads) make things tricky, because at least one is usually very weak and takes a lot of extra effort, not to mention probably needing to be bottle-fed. Also, it's even more important to be there when the mom gives birth, as there's no way she's going to get 3 babies cleaned up and dried off in time in the cold weather. They all have due dates from mid-January to mid-February, I think my wool socks are going to get a lot of use!!
ps......someone left a comment about my Louisiana basket - yes, that is exactly what it says on the bottom, and I'd love any info about this type of basket if you've got it! 
Comments
• Dec. 9, 2008
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Posted by woolwinder
The snowman turned out so cute! I'm curious about the basket now. Is there a picture of it on your blog somewhere?
• Dec. 9, 2008
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Posted by Toni
The snowman was a great idea for a gift exchange, and it is so cute!
Your son looks at ease at the piano, and I'm sure it was a joy to hear him play. The picture sure brings back memories of my girls' piano, flute and guitar recitals.
• Dec. 10, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
You must have been so proud to see your son up there all by himself! What an accomplishment! Great Christmas present, it is just adorable!!! Love the Christmas tree at the party!
Glad you have lots of livestock "little ones" on the way! How fun!
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• Dec. 11, 2008
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Posted by Thimbleanna
Yipee! We'll have lots of goat and sheep baby porn in the winter!!! Looks like you're keeping plenty busy. Love the little snowman you made -- looks like the perfect gift. I love the lady's tree -- it's so fun for me to see the white trees -- I don't want one, but I remember them so well from when I was a little girl!
• Dec. 14, 2008
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Posted by Mama Bear
I have had a great time visiting the farm and catching up on your blog! I don't know where to start :) The knitted bat is adorable. I'm glad the real bats survived. We really appreciate our bats and the job they do on the insects.
Your clapotis is lovely! Great socks, and more. The clone troopers on the piano would be a big hit here.
Best wishes for safe and warm deliveries of your later winter animals.
• Dec. 15, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
Wow! You've been busy and celebrating the first christmas already with family -- I've barely just finished wrapping my gifts and shopping! =)
Your little snowguy is very cute - I know he will be well loved!
~Keri
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