Christmas Day in Myrtle Beach SC

We are enjoying a wonderful Christmas Day here in Myrtle Beach, SC. The temps are in the upper 60's with rain. Some of the neighbor children were playing outside in short sleeves this afternoon. We had a delicious ham dinner with all the trimmings. Opened gifts and talked to Tim and family on the phone. We will be calling Frank's brother later today. We played WII games last night and again this afternoon.

Thanksgiving 2009

We had a very nice Thanksgiving this year. We had a turkey with all the trimmings. The weather was a very nice sunny day in the low 60's. We even opened the patio door for some fresh air. Both Marie and Erick had the day off work so we all sat down to eat about 3pm. Here are a couple pictures of us at the table.

Christmas Table Center Piece

I crocheted this table center piece today for our Christmas table. We will put some kind of candle on it.

Blue Twin Stitch Sleep Bag

This is my latest sleep bag using the twin stitch. I used Lions Brand Pound of Love. I will be sending 3 sleep bags off to Gods Tiny Angels so they can get to he hospitals and hopefully we will get good feedback that they want more. They are fun and easy to make.

What we have been doing

We are really feeling like we live in Myrtle Beach now. We are making new friends and finding our way around the area without using the GPS. We had a nice evening meal with our bowling partner Joyce last week. There were 4 couples there and we had a great time eating and visiting. We have been attending church most Sundays and making friends there. Marie and I have joined TOPS and making friends with the ladies.
This latest storm didn't bother us at all. We had 2 days of rain and it got windy and cooler. We kept our regular schedule of bowling and shopping, going to the library etc. Marie an Erick went to work and school as usual. The ocean got some high waves and quite choppy, but that is all except some minor flooding from the rain, 4 to 7 inches. We still get in some golf games and the driving range. I am still crocheting baby things and Frank is still loom knitting hats. You can see what we make and donate on our charity blog. http://karensgardenofcolors.blogspot.com/
We love to get e-mails and cards and letters from our Iowa friends. We don't have any big plans for Thanksgiving. I will roast a small turkey and there will be just the four of us here this year. Then it will be time to think about Christmas.
Well, this is our new life and we are enjoying it to the fullest.

First Crocheted Felted Purse made

I crocheted this blue & green felted purse this week. It was from a kit from Aunties Attic Craft Club. The first time I did something like this and I was very pleased with the results.

Visit to Fairmont, West Virginia

We drove up to Fairmont, WV last Wed. for a quick visit with Frank's brothers Milton and James, and Milton's wife Karen. We had a wonderful visit but the time was too short as we left for home on Sat. morning. It is over 500 miles one way. We went to the grave site of their father Frank Sr. and visited places where they use to live and went to school. We plan to go back for a longer visit in the Spring when the snow is all gone. At least they are now closer than when we lived in Iowa. One of the perks of living in South Carolina.