tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post1285009925973184223..comments2023-07-05T22:26:40.892-04:00Comments on Splendor in the Home: 7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 32)Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662784804825998751noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-84727986454415429322013-10-18T19:05:57.992-04:002013-10-18T19:05:57.992-04:00I have never been a big fan of Santa Claus, there ...I have never been a big fan of Santa Claus, there is no real reason, I'm just not. We have always used the story of La Befuna. There are many versions of the story, but the one that we have taught our kids is this. <br /><br />She was a older widow lady that ran an inn and when the Wise Men passed through the village they stayed there. They invited her to travel with them, but she was to busy and decided not to follow. She soon regretted it and tried to catch up with them. She never did, but she left trinkets in the shoes of all the children in hopes of giving presents to the Christ Child. <br /><br />Every Christmas we get the kids new slippers and lay them beside the tree for her to fill. It's always simple things. Then we have our tree and presents from each other. Our oldest is 17 and still loves this tradition. Just a thought.Lostinindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120128624615348997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-2755382275346386332013-10-14T16:43:38.602-04:002013-10-14T16:43:38.602-04:00I am interested to hear your thoughts on Santa. I ...I am interested to hear your thoughts on Santa. I know that I never really believed in Santa. I think my parents never really intended for us to believe in him, even though we did pretend. We still put cookies out and read the books and sat on his lap in the mall and all that. I have always wanted my kids to have some sort of belief in him for at least a little while. So far we've been trying to just emphasize Saint Nicholas, but my kids still know about Santa Claus from books and from their cousins. They don't see Saint Nick and Santa as separate people yet, to them it's one person who comes on two different days. We don't have a clear plan as to how far we'll take it but my oldest is 5 so I guess it's time for us to figure out what we're doing.<br /><br />I love the mittens. You still have a couple months before the weather gets too cold right :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449189050973961508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-20458481619071530892013-10-14T03:24:12.893-04:002013-10-14T03:24:12.893-04:00We like Santa. He's a saint and all, and I thi...We like Santa. He's a saint and all, and I think my kids need more magic in their lives not less!<br /><br />Your quilt and mittens are both uh-mazing by the way. I'm saving learning to knit so I have something to look forward to when I'm an old lady.Kendra Tierneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212829372556908004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-5542941052270880612013-10-13T12:05:43.999-04:002013-10-13T12:05:43.999-04:00Those mittens are amazing- I have yet to attempt ...Those mittens are amazing- I have yet to attempt mittens or socks. And I love your quilt~ Beautiful fabrics! Stella and Lance are very sweet.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974200833612459153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-77566931749974092482013-10-12T16:40:50.238-04:002013-10-12T16:40:50.238-04:00Heh. Well, my mittens were toddler mittens with no...Heh. Well, my mittens were toddler mittens with no pattern, not anywhere near as big a project as yours!<br /><br />I wanted to knit Pippa, Mary-Alice and me matching hats, but I haven't even picked a pattern. I want to get back into knitting. Maybe when I'm not so tired that I'm going to bed at 9.Pax (on both your houses)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00737450677848507191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-39854456000868417432013-10-11T18:38:19.988-04:002013-10-11T18:38:19.988-04:00#4: I am impressed with your mad knitting skillz. ...#4: I am impressed with your mad knitting skillz. I crochet -- it requires less coordination than knitting does.<br /><br />#7: Too cute!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567286104645119169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-54182822648474819112013-10-11T14:35:30.110-04:002013-10-11T14:35:30.110-04:00Thanks for the compliment. I'd say I'm de...Thanks for the compliment. I'd say I'm decent when I'm following a specific pattern (which is what you often do in knitting or quilting), but when I have to come up with the look of something myself, it usually doesn't go well. Also, you saw how long I've been working on those mittens - one year, and they're not finished! If I tried to have a knitting business, it would be a total flop! hahaChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662784804825998751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-32687636585931596072013-10-11T14:18:07.102-04:002013-10-11T14:18:07.102-04:00Adorable picture of kitty and Stella. My MIL would...Adorable picture of kitty and Stella. My MIL would stroke out (she was convinced our cats would smother the babies and was happy when they departed this world.)<br /><br />You are an amazingly skilled artist. Why don't you just sell mittens and quilts in your shop? Beautiful!<br /><br />I will be praying for Abigail. MamaRochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744850673287667492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-20251105314800891962013-10-11T12:11:36.770-04:002013-10-11T12:11:36.770-04:00OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Christine, thank you for the l...OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Christine, thank you for the laughter that sly's comment gave me today! What a blessing and much needed.evensong's januarylilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09547734085228863844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-69294143565809688752013-10-11T10:50:13.189-04:002013-10-11T10:50:13.189-04:00My goodness! How sweet is that kitty with Stella?!...My goodness! How sweet is that kitty with Stella?! The quilt looks great. It looks like each of those blocks took a lot of work. I've only ever had the patience to do a quilt with 8 inch squares. I think we have three more openings in the ornament swap. If you know anyone else who is interested tell them to join ASAP!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353696433987975754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781474098383349170.post-17023365303957923972013-10-11T10:42:30.431-04:002013-10-11T10:42:30.431-04:00Erg. I just tried to click on the link you left fo...Erg. I just tried to click on the link you left for your friend and google chrome just blocked the site from me saying "malicious malware detected...". I hope her computer is ok! I love the quilt and mittens!<br /><br />xoxoxHillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944360286843076465noreply@blogger.com