Preparing for Christmas

The outside of our house is decorated. It is pretty much the same as it is every year. 

My Santas are in the front window.

It is hard to get a good photo of them.

My village is all set up. 

I added the skating rink in front this year. I bought it years ago from Avon.  I don't always put it out as it takes up a lot of room.

The village looks pretty when it is lit at night.

We bought the tree and set it up in the living room. It has lights and garland, but it still needs ornaments.  That may be tonight's project.

Tuesday I mixed up a triple batch of stuffed clams and froze them. These are a favorite appetizer for Christmas.

 You can find the recipe for them here.

I am still working on "Waiting for Santa". I have almost finished stitching the Christmas tree. 

I drove to the Button and Notion store that I was reminded of by a friend, but sadly it is no longer in business. I bought some buttons at my local yarn store. That owner told me that the button store was forced to close just recently. I have already the buttons to my grandson's hooded jacket. That is now finished and ready to give to him. I love the way it turned out with the two different yarns.

I have been doing some online and in person shopping. I'm not done yet. Hubby and my son in law are really hard to buy for. Neither of them really want anything. 

I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. I will be working on my grandson's stocking. 

Thanks for stopping by!