It's been quite the busy weekend! Our tree is up! YAY :) Christmas season has officially begun. I do fear I'm running behind on Christmas knitting and may not finish everything.
Chelsea was a Polichinelle in the Pioneer Valley Ballet production of The Nutcracker. Turns out...I'm not a ballet kind of person, even though I wanted to be a ballerina when I was little. Chelsea did an AWESOME job though! It was Saturday...her 6th birthday. I can't believe she's already 6! Where does the time go?Here she is celebrating with her new American Girl doll. I always wanted one when I was little...Molly, but alas, never got one.

I have picked up quite a bit of new yarn this week. First, from Webs:
We have Tofutsies December Limited Edition color. It's very pretty. Blues, purples and white. Very wintery.Next up, Plymouth Happy Feet! A brand new sock yarn. Looks a lot like Koigu, but it's 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon. I'm really excited to try it out! It's soft and the colors are really nice.
And finally...Noro...Kureyon...Sock. Yes, Noro Kureyon Sock. Now, I'm not necessarily a Noro freak. I do have a bit in my stash. I've used Kureyon for a bag (didn't LOVE the finished product), Silk Garden for my first hat (so it came out kind of wonky) and Silk Garden Lite for a scarf for my mom...which I really liked. At first I wasn't going to go for it, but decided that I couldn't resist. I don't think they are going to be socks, but I do have plans for them...I'm not sharing now though, we'll have to see how they go! It is a bit scratchy, but I'm also super sensitive to itch, so I may not be the best decider.
I also placed an order with The Loopy Ewe this week. I totally fell in love with Jeanie on the new Knitty and headed over to the site to pick up some Dream in Color Smooshy. The color isn't exactly what I was expecting, but I can't say I'm not pleased.
I also threw in a skein of brown Cashwool just to play with (and to get free shipping...I was so close after all).
The interesting thing about this order. It was delivered today...SUNDAY. Yes, by the post office. I am still in shock!

And finally, GO PATS!!! Way to beat the Stealers. :)
And...Agnes REALLY likes the tree! She's been under it since it went up!
P.S. Tomorrow we go look at MORE wedding dresses. And I have asked all of my bridesmaids, so I can check that off the list. :)