2015 is over, can you believe it? What a year it's been!!
December held holidays and festivities, new experiences, family and friends, and of course, the beach. Which is all one can hope for for any good month, or year!
1) Our yard is rich with friends. 2) The neighboring block is as well! 3) The Stephen Crane house has some permanent residents. 4) A beach friend takes a meal.
December was unseasonably warm (although, since it was last year too, we might have to call it normally warm), so we were able to continue explore our new home. We were able to meet a lot of our furry or feathered neighbors.
On one occasion we were able to witness one neighbor eat another. Our new backyard provides endless natural entertainment!
1) A visit to school. 2) A visit to mail. 3) A visit to Deal Lake. 4) A visitor in our backyard.
We visited friends and family, some well, some ailing. But we saved lots of time for walking around and enjoying the town. The warm weather meant plenty of beach time. We found some unexpected treasure, such as bird wings and bottle stoppers.
1) Backyard fog. 2) Boardwalk snow. 3) City bus. 4) Front door brush.
We got down to work, both with with our day jobs and with quilting and sewing. For me, sewing was a priority. I'd love to keep that up in the new year! We did neat new work, as well. In December, we were able to visit The New School of Monmouth County and helped the students learn ancient games like Mancala and Ahmet.
Mad Cat Quilts had our first giveaway which was fun and educational. I can't wait to have another... I was also able to update the shop, something I hope to do more of this year.
1) A giveaway. 2) Front. 3) Back. 4) A winner.
Having some time and space now and in the new year is so exciting, we are already taking advantage of it by making home made wreaths, trying out science experiments and working on lesson plans and pattern making.
The house is still under construction as far as unpacking but in December we made headway on displaying our many collections.
1) Pink sky at night... 2) Homemade crystals! 3) A mysterious drive. 3) Lost at sea.
December went at the perfect pace, new adventures were had, but life outside the city isn't nearly as hectic and grueling. Calm, but productive. January 2016, I hope you're just as calm, but I also have big plans for you. Get ready.