Christmas at the Corn Wagon

Our Christmas party at the Corn Wagon just happened to be on the same day I got the news we were going to be the featured quilt shop on Moda Bakeshop, so I kept it a secret until that night and I made the annoucement after dinner. The only one that knew was Marsha and Mary Ann. Oh were they all giddy after hearing the news. They all had to run into the office to check it out on the computer even before I had the chance to finish telling them all about it. Big, big news for a small town quilt shop from Springville. What a fun night. We all took something for potluck and a exchange gift. I made coconut cupcakes and a chicken and dressing casserole. When I have more time I will blog about the recipes. They are both real yummy.

This was my exchange gift. I made it from of course, one of my favorite lines right now. Rouinerres from French General. It is a necklace and jewelry keeper for traveling. This is what it looks like when it is rolled up and buttoned.

Unroll it and you have the pockets at the bottom and the loops at the top to thread your necklaces through. Everyone was fighting over it. Now I need to make another one for me. Hum, I wonder when that will be!!

Me in front of the Moda Bakeshop display that was on the Moda website. Do I look happy? I am!

Some of my co-workers, Marsha, Lynette, Ramona(crocheting something for me by the way), and Margene.

Alishia, Mary and Lynette(Ozzy) patiently waiting their turn to open gifts.

Marsha and myself. What a wonderful boss. You couldn't ask for better. She just let's me do my own thing and run with it. And look where it got us, http://www.modabakeshop.com/. Check us out if you haven't had a chance.

A fun tradition for my girls!

A couple of years ago I started this tradition for Kira and Kaitlyn. I call it the Christmas Pajama Gram. Here's what I do. The week before Christmas I assemble a package for each of the girl's with new jammies and some kind of fun goodies. Who doesn't like to get all comfy cozy to finish up all the last minute wrapping, cooking etc. Or to sit down and just cuddle up to a good holiday movie. In with their pj's this year I put some footie socks, the Holiday movie and some Hershey Hugs and Kisses. The card said, "Hugs" and "Kisses" this "Holiday" season! Love, Santa and Mrs. Claus. They loved their packages sent from the North Pole at 284 N. 400 E.!! Kira's package
Kaitlyn's package

And look what was waiting for me one night during the holidays when I got home from work. A fun little package from 2 Mrs. Claus'. They did it back to me. What a complete surprise.

New jammies, slipppers, candy and a cute new necklace charm. What cute girl's I have.
I have something in the works already for next year, can't wait!

Let's visit Santa!

Kira and I with the help of Aunt Jan Jan took the kids to see Santa at the Provo Town Center on December 23rd of all days. Are we crazy!! Yup. The kids were pleasantly good patiently waiting to sit on Santa's lap. Goof off pictures!

Aunt Jan with Me and the kids.

And would you look at this, Thayne is scared to death of this nice man, he didn't want anything to do with him. Karas on the other hand couldn't get enough of him. She didn't want to leave. Santa just took the time she needed to talk to him, too bad if there was a line. So cute.

Christmas at the White house!

Christmas Eve is always a special time for me, we had all the kids home this year. We started our evening off by going to the cemetary and lighting our lumineres on the graves of the loved ones that have gone before us. Boy, do we miss them this special time of year, but what a special feeling I get when I go to see them on Christmas Eve. Here's Hatch at Kiplyn's gravesite. He helped me set the luminere up.

Here we are at my parents grave. Hatch always called my mom Gramma Gramma. He loved to visit her.

Kira Rae and Karas Rae at Grandma Lela Rae and Grandpa Whites grave. There are two more granddaughters with the middle name Rae as well, Tiffany Rae and McKenna Rae. And Grandma Lela would be so proud of all of them.

Stuart and I at his parents gravesite. It was just starting to get dark when we left, when I went back at 9:00 that same evening, the tears began to flow as the cemetary was so peaceful and calm on such a silent night all lit up by all the lumineres.

And look who just happened to show up at the front door just as we were finishing our Eble Skeever dinner, the Jolly Old Man himself. The kids were so excited, all but Thayne. He wasn't quite sure about this strange man in the house!

Jacob is all smiles, does this mean he's been naughty or nice?

And opening our Christmas jammies is always fun.

The kids wanted us to open their gift that night since we were altogether. What a surprise, a book with all our pictures of events for the last year. Everything from birthdays, travels, humor, and family pictures. This is something that will be cherished for so many years. I have already looked at it over and over again.

Isn't this what Christmas is all about? You remember doing this same photo year after year don't you? These are the best presents ever. Hatch, Thayne, McKinley, and Karas

We hope your holidays were some you will always remember, and that you may have many more of them.

Even Better News!!

And more exciting news! Look at the Moda Bakeshop today instead of tomorrow. They sent me another e-mail just a bit ago saying they were putting it on today. Not only did they feature my September display but they must have read my mind because they are showing my December's display as well. Isn't life grand! We might have to celebrate with a contest, I'll be thinking of one the rest of the day. Happy Sewing, Shannon

Fantabulous News Everyone!!

Oh my heck, I opened up my e-mails this morning and got a lovely surprise from United Notions. I'm so excited that I'm shaking in my boots! Not really, I'm sitting here in my pj's thinking I might just start crying any minute that's how exciting this is. My Moda Bakeshop display entry from back in September was chosen to be featured on Moda Bakeshop, yup you heard it right, Corn Wagon is going to be featured there tomorrow. Go here http://modabakeshop.com/ to check it out or click on the icon on my side bar. Wow is that awesome news or what and it comes with a nice little cash bonus. Yahoo!! This may seem little to you but it is a huge success step for me. My hard work and talents are starting to pay off. Have I mentioned lately that I love my job!! Here is a picture to refresh your memory of my display.
Now let's see if we can't get United Notions to notice my December's display!

Simply Sewing Christmas!

Oh my gosh I just about forgot to post the projects we are doing this month for Simply Sewing 101. To many coals in the fire I guess, does anyones else have this problem this time of year. But here they are just a little late. We will be making these fun and simple gifts. All of these would make great gifts for neighbors, teachers, co-worker or anyone else on your list. Take a look and see if you want to join us on Saturday morning, December 12th at 9:00. We will be having brunch to go along with our sewing. Call me or e-mail if you want all the details to make any of these projects. My e-mail address is oohsaahsw@aol.com. This is a fun hot pad using 5 10" squares. I've opened it up just a little bit and put some cute holiday cookie cutters inside then I attached a tag that says "Sending you Holiday wishes to "HOT" to handle!

The next gift idea are these cute dish towels. This is probably by far the easiest thing on the earth to make, and I'm serious. I cut 2" strips the width of my towel and add a 1/2" on each end for tucking under, then I sew the ric rac over the raw edge. Now really how easy is that? The tag on this one says " Sending "CLEAN" and "SPARKLING" Christmas wishes your way! Merry Christmas.

These are little gift bags. A little more work, but very, very cute. The small bag is just the right size for lotions, a small notebook and pen. The larger gift bag is great for childrens books, treats, etc. You could add a tag that says "FILLED" with Christmas love.

Well did you see anything you like? If "SEW", come join us on Saturday morning. The more the merrier this holiday season. Looking forward to seeing you.