Readying for the Season

 

Yesterday we went to the art museum and then had lunch out. Above is the nativity the museum displays every holiday season - the arrangement of figurines changes year to year which makes it fun to see the differences with the aid of a photo of course.  

Are you ready for the holidays or getting ready? I am trying to be ready. I continue to take it easy with knitting and barely do one hour a day. My hands are mostly recovered but I don't want to risk any repetitive injury. While my hands may be idle, my mind is active with what to knit next. My daughter wants a sweater (yay!) and I'm itching to knit something for myself.

I'm creating lists and more lists as we inch closer to Christmas Day. My son and his family will be here almost a week. I have menus to consider and outings to plan out and to offer. Hopefully the grands will be healthy this time around which will help me sleep better. I'm still recovering from lack of sleep!

Are you baking this year? What are you baking? I need some ideas!


Comments

  1. BonnyDecember 8, 2023 at 7:34 AM

    I'm not ready but I think maybe I'll be ready after this weekend. You saw some lovely Christmas sights at the museum!

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  2. VeraDecember 8, 2023 at 7:39 AM

    That looks like such a lovely day out. I have not started baking yet...but I will soon!! I hope Fletch finds our table-top tree this weekend.

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  3. AsKatKnitsDecember 8, 2023 at 7:58 AM

    What fun, Karen! (I am not baking this year... and it feels freeing!)

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  4. DiannaDecember 8, 2023 at 10:57 AM

    How fun to visit the art museum. I'm actually not baking this year, other than for our Christmas dinner at church. We've had some dietary changes here at our house, so the baking has been quite limited. I did ask my husband yesterday what dessert he wanted for Christmas Day and he said a currant pie. :)

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  5. TinaDecember 8, 2023 at 6:49 PM

    The art museum looks fun, so happy that you enjoyed it. It’s just my husband and myself, so nothing to plan and we keep it a simple traditional meal for us … chicken enchiladas, tamales and apple pie.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 8:32 PM

    What a beautiful museum. Both my laptop and my oven are on the fritz. I am itching to make a batch of cookies but it has to wait.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 8:33 PM

    I’m anonymous - Jane

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  8. Deb J. in UtahDecember 8, 2023 at 11:10 PM

    It's great that you will be able to see your son and his family at Christmas. That museum is awesome. What a cool place to live near and visit often! Have a good weekend. See you again soon!

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  9. MarthaDecember 11, 2023 at 5:39 AM

    What a whimsical Nativity scene! The angels look so cool hanging by a thin line. I plan to start a big batch of gingerbread today. It lasts in the freezer for quite a while.

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