And a Happy New Year
Ah. The holidays are so, so lovely. I've been sleeping until embarrassingly late hours, wearing my (new) pajamas all day, and knitting constantly. One of the perks of a university job is that the university is closed the last week in December, so I've got lots of time off. It's a wonderful thing. Luckily, Jacob works with schools as well, so we're both at home relaxing. It's given us lots of time to put the house in some kind of order and play with our Christmas presents.
Christmas was totally awesome. We got all kinds of great stuff for the house, loads of gift cards (LOWES! HOME DEPOT! BEDBATHANDBEYOND!) and lots of other fun things. I got some great Sephora stuff and the perfect jewelry box. So much good stuff.
The Pants gave me two ultimately awesome presents: this necklace
SchmooTag.
and... a camcorder!
I'm gonna video you.
That one was a bit of a surprise. So. Excited. About. Video. I have a feeling that videos of Bella, Chili, and other adorable thingsin my house may be making a more regular appearance on this here blog. Woo-hoo! I also taped ridiculous amounts of nephew cuteness on Christmas Day -- the child has gotten SO. BIG. I got to feed him a bottle, which was really fun and also kind of scary at the same time.
Here's the BigHeadSchmoo:
I'm the king of this blanket.
The sis finally got her Central Park Hoodie, for keeps:
Finally!
And there was also some intense game playing: both Texas Hold 'Em:
Jacob won. Again.
And Clue DVD:
Wes is a sleuth. He had the time ALL NARROWED DOWN.
Good. Times.
Now? I'm going to sit on my butt some more and surf blogs and knit and not have any responsibilities. We are having folks over for New Year's, so at some point I need to clean a little more, but NOT NOW. Now is for lounging. And building a swift...more on that later.
Hope everyone is having a happyhappy with their family and friends. This is the FOURTH Christmas I've celebrated with my blog, can you believe it? I can't. Time flies when you're having fun. And other cliches.
Happy New Year from our house to yours!!
Comments (34)
Wow in love with the CPH!!! I know pushing it a bit but can you remember what shade of Cascade Sierra you used? ;)
Posted by Bec | January 22, 2007 6:07 PM
hehe- adorable new year picture at the end.. hehe
Can't wait to see your videos! Gotta youtube that sh*t. :)
Posted by frecklegirl jess | January 11, 2007 7:23 PM
Happy New Year! You look so cute and happy in your pjs under the tree!!! And I love your schmoo tag. :)
Posted by Jessica | January 1, 2007 1:34 PM
Happy New Year!
Marly
Posted by MarlyKnits | January 1, 2007 1:03 PM
The schmoo tag is BRILLIANT! I know you know this, but The Pants is a brilliant shopper! that took planning and creativity......you know he used his noggin AND did not shop at 7 pm on Xmas eve. Nice job Pants!!!!!
Posted by suzanne | December 31, 2006 9:13 AM
I wasn't being snoopy but I noticed that someone got a coffee pot for x-mas too. It's only amusing to me because I got a video camera and I got my mom a coffee pot. lol...I just thought that was interesting.
Posted by Sara | December 31, 2006 3:49 AM
Cute Schmoo tag :)
And that coffeemaker behind the cutest nephew? I have it. Love it.
I am jealous of all your time off.
Posted by Stacey | December 31, 2006 1:21 AM
I love the Schmoo tag!
Posted by Gina | December 30, 2006 6:06 PM
That looks like a super christmas! I love the schmoo necklace and your sister's hoodie looks fabbo!
Posted by jen | December 30, 2006 5:32 AM
I just love that schmoo tag - so cute!! and a camcorder - why I expect to see you out in the woods at the top of a waterfall doing a "live" version of "The Last Knit"!! My sweetie built me a swift for my birthday (12/28) - SO I tried to wind my first "cake" - I'm apparently not so "swift" at loading the swift - we'll give it another spin tomorrow!!
Posted by robin | December 29, 2006 11:12 PM
I love PJs so I'm curious what your new PJs are look like.
Posted by Evelyn | December 29, 2006 5:12 PM
Did you knit your central park in one piece or seam it?
Laura
xxx
Posted by Laura | December 29, 2006 4:42 PM
Long time lurker. Happy New Year to You and the Pants. I work this week but still consider it one of the best!
Posted by Patty | December 29, 2006 1:45 PM
I think the Pants is the best gift-buyer ever. Schmoo-tag? Brilliant!
Glad you had a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you both!
Posted by Hannah | December 29, 2006 10:32 AM
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! What a great haul of gifts. I am at work and feeling envious of all your free time for knitting & relaxing.
Posted by Kim P | December 29, 2006 9:41 AM
Wonderfulioustimes are abound!
have a safe and happy new year, 2007 is your year girl!
hugs to pants and bella and of course you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Betsy | December 29, 2006 9:22 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Your Central Park Hoodie came out great! I have got to get my hands on a copy of that magazine! Your nephew has gotten big! And he is so super cute :)
Posted by Michelle | December 29, 2006 9:22 AM
happy new years to you, too! i still can't get over that hoodie.
Posted by carrie m | December 29, 2006 8:42 AM
yay for relaxation time! the sweater looks awesome, love the schmoo tag, baby is adorable and the pic of u and the pants is super-cute! happy holidays to you, girlie!
Posted by jennifer | December 29, 2006 6:02 AM
Baby is cute.
Pants is cute.
Sister is cute.
Sweater is cute.
YOU ARE SO DAMN CUTE.
happy new year, dollface.
Posted by Rachael | December 29, 2006 5:22 AM
Jammie. Time.
JAMMIETIME!
Posted by Cathy | December 28, 2006 11:39 PM
Happy New Years! I'm off too and it is fantabulous.
Posted by biglug | December 28, 2006 9:46 PM
happy new year - looks like you had a total blast you schmoo!!
Posted by Cristina | December 28, 2006 8:53 PM
I have GOT to make that sweater. It looks fantastic. Glad you had such a great Christmas.
Posted by Cara | December 28, 2006 8:13 PM
Hi Carrie! Just had to say I have a mug of the same 'set' like in your camcorder picture. I recognized yours because it has the little picture inside. Which one do you have? I found mine at a little consignment store in Kingsland, GA. It has santa knitting xmas stockings with the phrase "Twas only a week before Christmas there in the woods St. Nick was knitting as fast as he could. For the animals had been so kind that year, St. Nick would give them all stockings full of cheer." How groovy that you have one of the set, too!
Posted by denise | December 28, 2006 8:01 PM
I can't decide if the pic of your nephew or the one of you with your jammies and camera is cuter! The SchmooTag is further awesomeness.
Have fun at your New Years gathering!
Posted by Cara | December 28, 2006 6:57 PM
I've been having a similar pajamas-and-knitting holiday. It's wonderful, isn't it? Keep enjoying!
Posted by alison | December 28, 2006 6:37 PM
Carrie, I love your blog. I just started knitting again and just discovered knitting blogs (I know, and no, I don't use a rotary phone). In my blog discovery, I got totally inspired by your Ms Marigold and it became my first sweater. Anyway - love your stuff and Happy New Year!
Posted by Katyaflutes | December 28, 2006 6:08 PM
Lucky you - all that lounging time! What are you building the swift out of?
Posted by Theresa | December 28, 2006 5:19 PM
yay schmoo tag and camera! happy times!
Posted by Jenny | December 28, 2006 4:39 PM
Wow, you totally had a rockin' Christmas! Your nephew is just too cute -- I would video tape the heck out of him too.
I also have this week off (university employee), but I have to say I can't seem to shake this feeling that I should GET THINGS DONE, and I can't sit on the couch knitting without guilt. I'm going to take your post as a pep talk. I CAN lounge. I WILL lounge.
Posted by Rachel | December 28, 2006 4:37 PM
Your nephew? Adorable.
I LOVE your necklace, the Pants done good.
Looks like you had a great Christmas! Enjoy your time off...I'm totally jealous.
Posted by Sarah | December 28, 2006 4:06 PM
Merry Christmas! Glad to hear that Santa (and Jacob) treated you right :). Let's see some videos!!
Posted by Sarah | December 28, 2006 4:04 PM
looks like your christmas was full of good times! love the schmoo tag :) so cute.
have a happy new year!
Posted by gleek | December 28, 2006 3:18 PM