This is the holiday season that I am going to stop the crazy. No crazy mad dashes for presents. This is the year of the thoughtful gift.

Here are 10 things that I am thankful for:

1. My D. My ever-patient, loving, and kind husband. Thanks for putting up with stray skeins of yarn everywhere and smell of vinegar. Your support of me and your love for me rocks my world.
2. My cowboy. I am thankful to have a healthy, happy, and kind child (that occasionally exerts his force over smaller kids in school and his little girlfriend that he adores.) He has adjusted to school very well and has become such a little man.
3. For having the time to cook the Turkey day meal this year. The cowboy made the candied yams (no joke) and made his special dessert for his family. The cowboy rocks a rice crispie treat!
4. For my friends.New and old.  You all have loved me in the good and not so good times. You are all extremely kind and talented humans. I am humbled to be in your posse.
5. For the many folks that read this blog and that buy the C*EYE*BER Fiber yarns. Your support and your comments have been greatly appreciated. I have gotten to know so many folks through the power of the internet. You all are awesome.
6. I am thankful that me and mine are warm and well fed.
7. I am thankful that my family is amazing. In that unusual, blended-family harmony kind of way.
8. That I am going to see RENT in 2 weeks. Oh boy! I am taking my sister, bird. I am so looking forward to spending a day alone with her!
9. To be a working fiber artist. I have waited a very long time to be a working artist. It feels very, very good.
10. That I get to go on 2 cruises this year. Whoo hoo!!!! And I get to meet you, and spend time with you, and you……
    

Much Love and Peace to us all,

E