A Few Christmas Peeks

I didn't get around to snapping a lot of photos this year, and the ones I did, unfortunately, are very blurry! This is the year I finally am going to get a new camera, and have been able to save a bit here and there for it. All we have is a little point and shoot, and I'm ready for a big girl. I might even let y'all name her.
Anyway, here are a few peeks of our Christmas, it was slow, and relatively relaxing, and very mustache-related. Enjoy!

Idea from my online Autumn Art Class, I made a whole bunch of these mustache mugs and handed them out as gag gifts. They are actually pretty cute. I kept one for myself, but my favorite was a set of 4 I made for a family friend. Included were: "Bush Boy" (above, left & right), "Frenchie" (middle), "Soul Brotha" & "The Hitler" (last 2 not shown). Can you guess what those two looked like? :)

Every year for Christmas or birthday, we give our kids: Something to Read, Something to Wear, and Something to Play With. This year Lukka's play item was a shaving kit, complete with 3 different de-tachable mustaches, a wooden razor, aftershave, comb, and some felt scissors. Too fun!

And let's not forget the IKEA trip gifts! Lukka and Anikka got a crawling tube & child's tent from IKEA from Oma & Opa & a Museum + Zoo Dual Pass from Grandma! Yay! Although, Arjax totally takes over sometimes. Maybe he's just upset all he got was a cruddy old bone. :)

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StephG said…

We have the tube and tent too. Love IKEA!

January 11, 2010 at 6:51 AM

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