Merry Almost Christmas

Here are the boys getting our Christmas tree from the fence line.  

Quinn is wielding the chain saw and Jake is the camofluage guy in the back.

It's a nice sized tree and looks great with just lights and an angel - Have I mentioned there's a lot to do around here at this time of year and I'm sure that's true for all of us.

I hope to get some ornaments on tonight :)

Oh, and a piece of advice, ladies.  Don't ever agree to do your grandson's laundry when he comes home from college in exchange for him feeding the chickens - you'll be on the loosing end :0

And we're always glad to have him home!!!

Meanwhile here are Cullen and Quinn being Wisemen in the church Christmas program.

They're two of my favorite Wisemen.

Now for the winner of the BOM naming contest!  

Drummm Rolll!

There were lots of awesome choices and we finally settled on "Country Blessings" by Cindy H.

Cindy if you will get in touch with Tammy at janpatekquilts@centurylink.net and give her your snailmail info she will start sending your blocks in February.

However ....I would appreciate it if Robin who entered "Eventide", Mimi who entered "American Pride" and Lynda who entered "Piecetime" will also send their snail mail information.  I'm designing quilts from my next fabric line and if I use their names, we'll send them a free pattern.

And speaking of patterns and kits, out latest Table Stand Quilt "Moonlight Serenade" is ready to buy or ship.  

It won't arrive by Christmas, of course but should be a great way to start the New Year.

Jan