Another Year is almost done...

Seriously, can someone please tell me where exactly all of 2013 went? A couple more days and 2014 starts - wow! We had a great Christmas - the kids were SURE they saw a shadow which was one of Santa's reindeer when they were in bed on Christmas Eve and after opening their stockings declared this to be "the best Christmas ever!!!"  Now I better get my stitching fingers warmed up and start getting a ton of new designs stitched and ready to release in 2014 - something for you to look forward to!

Merry Christmas Eve today!

I hope that as today goes into full swing that everyone can have time to carve out for family and friends and everything else that this magical season holds that is important in your lives. I am so thankful for my family and that our kids are happy and healthy...and I am thankful for everyone who supports my work as Pickle Barrel Designs! So put out that plate of cookies for Santa along with a glass of milk and see Christmas through the wonderful eyes of a child this year - trust me, it's worth it!

It's a very Mickey Christmas!

We decided to do something really fun this year and took the kids to Disneyland before Christmas as a great big surprise... nothing like leaving behind minus 30 degree temps for mid 80's and sunny!  I'll take two please! So I shall share some pictures from the trip tonight and add more in the coming days when I have a little more time. I hope you are all busy as little elves in the lead up to Christmas and have a very merry holiday with your family and friends! Ho Ho ho!