Holiday Hodge Podge

Well, everyone finally got out of the hospital, so we had our holiday celebration. We skyped with Texas, so this is  what we got to see during the ceremony.

I got some totally cool gifts and one of my absolute favorites is this fireplace set. I didn't realize the shadows would be so bad, but the stand has this gorgeous wrought iron twist. I've already used the poker and find it very useful. Tomorrow I will sweep ashes and use the little broom and pan!

Aimee approves too!

And of course, I've been working on my knitting too! I finally finished the first clue of my Panama Shawl knit along. We've gotten four so far, but I think we get a rest until the 31st - so maybe I'll catch up by then! Here is how it looks so far!