Handmade Goodies

The next best thing to giving away handmade gifts is, you guessed it, receiving them!

We are blessed to have an array of talented and creative friends and were the honored recipients of several of their Christmas makings.

On Christmas Eve, we received a bag of yummy baked goods from a friend who seems to have that Midas kitchen touch.  (She also knows that we are very willing taste-testers!)  Here is an oatmeal-pecan pie that she claims was "lite" but it was so good that I don't believe her.

We also received some other delicious goodies from friends and neighbors, but they were gobbled up before I could snap pictures!

I received this dainty little thank-you card from a friend who I had no idea could paint with water colors.  Are these little birds not the sweetest???

Another highlight was a package from Iowa; created, assembled, beautifully packaged and mailed by much loved family friends.

The girls love their new tutus!  They have been the attire of choice next to pajamas since Christmas.  (That's OK, right?)

Hans got five flip wallets, each one containing a picture of an Iowa family member...so he gets to know them.  He loves them so much that each time he opens up a wallet, he gives that picture a good old smackaroo!

And last but certainly not least was something special just for ME!  (Huhhhh???)

Two lovely jars of the tastiest homemade granola ever!  I have (somewhat selfishly) savored each and every bite, hoping that the jars will somehow magically refill themselves when they are all gone.

Thanks, my friends, for sharing a little piece of your homes and hearts with us this Christmas season!

Comments

[Shelley in SC]

Ah . . . I do love handmade gifts!! You really got a lot, of all different kinds. I'd love some of that granola right now. Looks delicious!

[pam]

I love the homemade goodies! In response to your comment on my blog ... the AB pattern was slighltly difficult for me since I am still learning to sew, but I think I could make a second one in about 1/2 the time.

[Christine]

What a treasure of homemade goodies from your friends... I can't think of a more wonderful family to receive (and truly appreciate) such special treats. I'm still smiling when I think of Hans and those wallets! We miss you and love you all!

[Ellen]

Nice new header! :)

[Ellen]

Kristen, that comment was actually from Hurrayic, but the computer I'm typing from has it as alittlesparc. But I know that A would agree with me about handmade goodies!

[A]

I love handmade goodies too.