My creative actively during December was limited to my sewing room. Not purposefully but it just worked out that way. 
I made a bunch of fabric clusters from scraps like these.
As well as adding a handful more scrappy blocks to my ever growing stack.
This past December was very un-December-like for Minnesota. Warm temps, barely any snow…definitely not the norm. But having the soft glow of the Christmas tree lights helped make it a bit more festive.
Marvin is always a fan of the tree…and bows. Bows are his favorite.
My mother-in-law gave me her Dicken’s Village collection. I chose a few favorites to set up on top of my lawyers bookcase. The photo is really poor but you get the idea. I was very sparse in my decorating this year to be honest. Without Mini-me home for Thanksgiving to help and get me in the spirit, I took a more minimalist approach.
She did return home on one of our worst weather days…and as you can see, it wasn’t an uneventful trip. She went off the interstate into the median. Thankfully the safety cables caught her from heading into oncoming traffic. She was able to put the Jeep in 4 wheel drive and get out on her own. After accessing the damage, she drove the additional hour or so home. Mr. G was able to fix it up with new and used parts. I did a little spray painting…it’s good enough for the kids we hang out with.
J surprised me at the high school holiday concert. He didn’t think he’d get out of work in time but was able to get there just a bit late. At the end of every holiday concert, all the choirs combine to sing Sussex Carol. The alumni attending are invited to come on stage and sing. J and a friend were two of many that went up to sing. It brought me so much joy!!!
My second batch of lefse for the season was made just before my winter break. I had shared with some co-workers with the previous batch and was asked if I’d sell some for Christmas. My mom used to do that every year but I had never even considered it…until now. 
I had to document this…grilling steak on Christmas Eve is absolutely crazy to me. What a treat to have in the middle of winter!
I bought myself a little gift at a local craft fair. I have no skill or patience with needlework. I love the look but I’m never going to do it so when I saw this, I had to have it.
We are in our second week back to school. I keep my favorite water bottle with me throughout my day. I usually end up drinking 2 of these 32oz bottles. I definitely drink more water at school than when I am home.
Linking up with my friend Elizabeth for T Tuesday once again.
Sounds like you had an excellent December Halle. You had a nice mix of this, that and some other things too. I hope January is going well so far. Have a Happy T day and have a good say at school tomorrow. hugs-Erika
December looked busy especially for Marvin playing with bows and sleeping under the tree …ha, ha ❤️. I love how you used those scraps and that steak was a real treat on Christmas Eve – perfect 😊. Wishing you all the very best for 2024 and a very Happy T Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x
I love your fabric clusters. Glad your daughter was not injured. The embroidered cloth is beautiful. Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx
That Dickens set is lovely. I’m glad she wasn’t hurt in her road excitement and am impressed y’all could do the repairs yourselves. My daughter moved to MN several years ago and was surprised by the lack of the usual amount of snow for Christmas this year.
Your tree and Christmas village are so pretty. Marvin looks so sweet under the tree with his bow. Glad your girlie was only shaken and not stirred. Happy T Day
I love your fabric clusters. Even the tiniest scraps can be used.
Your tree is festive and I see Marvin has a bow. I three a box of never used bows away when I was cleaning the basement recently. If only you lived closer.
WOW on that Dickens Village. I would love to see the entire set one day.
People have NO idea how much those front end and bumpers cost to replace. Back in 1982, my friend backed into my 81 Honda. Even back then, replacing that was over $3000.00 dollars. Glad she is safe and the repairs could be done “in house.”
I saw J in the photo. Glad to see him singing with the choir.
I had YOUR normal weather over Christmas. We got 8.8 inches of snow and set a record. No grilling where I live.
I really like your pastel water bottle. It is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your December review and your water with us for T this Tuesday, dear friend.
Like everything else, your Christmas tip in is late this year.
What a lovely photo of Marvin under the tree. Good thing he likes bows and doesn’t ‘attack’ the tree.
Your daughter was really lucky. Could have been much worse. Good for her that she was able to drive home and good that the damage could be repaired at home. I suppose you must be used to driving in the snow in Minnesota.
Great that J could join the choir. I love the Sussex Carol, it’s one of my favorite.
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Your cat looks so sweet – mine were eating the tree and the tinsel lol Happy New Year and Happy T Day! Elle xx
Beautiful tree (and Marvin :-) ) and weeee, glad nothing severe happened on the way – I hate driving for a reason!
Hmmmm, steak! Have a happy T-Day
Wow! Sounds like you had a good December. Ohhh the front end of the car. So sorry for that. Steak on the grill, that is a nice thing for Dec. I love the embroidery. Ohh while I was writing this my power went out. It’s been out about an hour. Better get off the PC Have a great day.