Merry Christmas + Happy New Year


This year's Christmas card photo. We had it taken in October, right after Joe retired. (It's been hard to keep in secret since then.)

Comments

Marty said…
Good to hear from you again-I tell every guest who eats at my house about the napkins you made. Your kids are growing so fast-you're working yourself right out of a job. Hope your Christmas was merry and have a great New Year.
7:19 PM EST
Cindy Is Crafty said…
Lera,
I was just thinking the other day...I had not "heard" from Lera in a while and here you are! Hope all is well and that you had a happy holiday. I am still dremaing of that chocolate soap you made one year that I won in your bloggy giveaway. :O)
9:09 PM EST
Preppy Pink Crocodile said…
I can't believe how big Spencer and Sawyer are now! Beautiful photo!

KK
9:44 PM EST
Kris said…
Great photo! Lovely family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
7:06 AM EST
Brenda said…
Beautiful family. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our family did.
5:36 PM EST
FinnyKnits said…
Gorgeous! Happy new year to the whole family :)
7:37 PM EST
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