Fourth Night of Chanukah

 Chanukah has been especially SPECIAL to me these past seven years, as these two grand children have been in our home on this holiday since their first Chanukah here at age 3 months of age.

 My beautiful daughter sits behind the candles burning brightly!

 As the fourth night fell on the Sabbath we also lit the Shabbat candles (the 2 shorter candles in front of the menorah)  and said the blessings. My son in law is reading from a little book of prayers.

 After a simple dinner we gave gifts of the things I'd been making these past months. DD and SIL are modeling their newly knitted hats.

 This was my first attempt to knit cables and I think I did a pretty good job of it. DD found the beginning mistakes, LOL, but all totalled she liked what she wore! And I think looks quite stylish!

 SIL was not at all sure this slouch look was for him. I've given him the option to leave it with my son, who liked the style; and I can knit him something more of his liking if he wants me to. Personally, I think it looks great on him.

 My little grand daughter loved the huge flower on her hat and the fact that it went with her new sweater vest.

 My young grand son seemed pleased with his new sweater knitted by moi; but may have a bit of growing to really feel comfortable wearing it.

 I wasn't sure she loved this. I'll have to see over time. But it fit and looks very cute on her don't you think?

 The doll with matching sweater vest was a huge hit! This she loved!!!

 My grand son loved LOVED his teddy bear; he thought his crocheted hat "different" and feared he might be teased at school; but said he'd wear it with his family. Sad that kids this age are worried about being teased!

My brother was here too. But seems I did not capture him with the camera. The handmade memory pillows were a big hit too.

If you look closely you can see a new painting on my wall. It's one I bought from Soulbrush's ETSY store! It looks Divine in our living room!!! She has more that you should go check out. I now own two!

Wishing you all a smooth transition into the NEW YEAR! May you experience good health, good relationships, work if you need it, love in any form, happiness, and lots and lots of creative juices and productivity! Be good to each other and help others where and when  you can.

Thank you for being supportive friends of my blog, my art, my life this

past year~ You will never know how much you fulfill me, and inspire me.

~I look forward to more of the same in 2012~