Merry Christmas, Stitchers!
I do hope that this day is a happy & healthy one for you!!  I am doing great.  I am enjoying these nice cool days....All is quiet around the home front.  Just some greedy birds arguing over food...LOL!!  Just like human children, wouldn't you say?
My old man, Echo-my 12 year old Russian Blue cat, enjoyed his brushing this morning.  No thanks, said he, when I had the door open to coax him outside!!
The Cockatiels are all quiet for some reason, too.  The girls are all underneath Joe's blanket, again, choosing no cool air!!
We had an unexpected problem arise late yesterday...seems my water pump croaked sometime that day.  So, Joe is waiting for a friend-who just happens to be a plumber by trade, to assist with buying the parts needed.  Joe can install himself, thank God.  So, my bath soaking time was a no go!  LOL!
Every single time we have a little money....something strikes with a loud boom to be fixed!!
I am sure that lots of you know how THAT feels!!
Here is a gift for you to stitch.  I hope that you like it and will stitch it up!!!

Pattern Name:    Warm Christmas Wishes
Designed By:    Tonia Pappan
Company:    OakHaven Designs
Copyright:    1999-2014
Fabric:    Aida 14, Cream
    78w X 69h Stitches
Size(s):    14 Count,   5-1/2w X 4-7/8h in
    28 Count,   2-3/4w X 2-3/8h in
    32 Count,   2-3/8w X 2-1/8h in
    36 Count,   2-1/8w X 1-7/8h in
Floss Used for Full Stitches:
    Symbol    Strands    Type    Number    Color
    E    2    DMC    816    Garnet
    L    2    DMC    895    Hunter Green-VY DK
    7    2    DMC    3345    Hunter Green-DK
    J    2    DMC    3346    Hunter Green
    X    2    DMC    3347    Yellow Green-MD
    c    2    DMC    3852    Straw-VY DK
Floss Used for Back Stitches:
    Symbol    Strands    Type    Number    Color
        1    DMC    310    Black
        1    DMC    816    Garnet
        1    DMC    895    Hunter Green-VY DK
        1    DMC    3347    Yellow Green-MD
        1    DMC    3821    Straw
Notes: Please send your friends & family to secure a copy for their own!!
Happy Stitching!  Merry Christmas 2014!