Another Crafty Christmas Gift

Alli wasn't the only one who got a homemade Christmas gift. Kathleen did also. She's not really an apron person, but does wear scrub shirts to work in. Dora had provided me a pattern she had made for Kathleen years ago. It said 8 yards = 8 shirts. So, I bought a yard of blue bandana fabric for one shirt. When I got home and started laying out the pattern, I realized you couldn't lay it out with just a yard of fabric (probably should make 8 shirts next time). So, I went back for more blue and, of course, they didn't have it. So, I got a yard of red bandana fabric. The back is blue, the front is red, and the pockets are blue. It didn't turn out as planned, but I think it still looks pretty nice.




(The Gator Santa hat was Scot's gift for Kathleen. He insisted she wear it in the picture.)

An Apron a Day

My Christmas project for this year was to make everyone aprons. I did finish one (everyone else got IOUs). Alli's turned out wonderfully. It's made with old feed sack fabric and she picked a cute pattern. I really like how it turned out. Each time I sew something I learned something new. For this project, it was the pleats.

Alli modeled her new apron for us while heating up apple pie for Christmas dinner.





And, Alli just moved to DC. Hopefully, she'll be able to use it some up there. At least maybe to keep her front warm!

Let's Do It Again!

Gators are #1! And Tebow's coming back for another year!

Sunday, Kaity, John, and a couple other people headed to the Swamp for a celebration welcoming the team back. Kaity had a great time. Cheerleaders were everywhere. Daddy spoiled her greatly with a stuffed Albert and cotton candy.

I forgot to send the camera with John, but thanks to technology, he was able to take some pictures with his phone.

Kaity loved the cheerleaders. She wants to be a cheerleader when she grows up.

Kaity also got a picture with Dorian Munroe. His number is 20. He came out to the farm last summer for a BBQ and he showed a lot of interest in the farm and agriculture. My thanks to Dorian for posing with Kaity for this picture. I know he didn't have to do this. He is truly a nice guy and we are glad he is a Gator.

December in Review

So, I was a little lax in my December blogging. But, who can blame me? Two weeks of vacation (which I was a hermit for) and lots of family stuff going on. Lots happened around here and one thing we did do was family pictures. It was supposed to be for Christmas cards but I never got around to them. Alli was kind enough to come out and take 300 pictures of us and, of course, only a few are any good. Here are a few of my favorites.










I've got lots more pictures to post, so stay tuned for more from Wacahoota!