Peter's 2nd grade Santa

This is the first thing we unpack 

from the Christmas tub.

clothespins with a spring

Invented by David M. Smith in Springfield, Vermont, in 1853.

knitting gauge sample for my lacy wedding shawl being knitted by the bride, my daughter

from dad's desk to mine

Turkish cicim pillow critters

"Cicim" is a style of embroidery and is pronounced "gee-gym."