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last night at dinner at my parents' house we all sat around the living room and talked and laughed, planning christmas eve (fondue!) and christmas day (standing rib roast!). i found my old book of christmas songs and tried to play through a few. it was the most frustrating feeling to look at the musical staff and have a tiny glimmering of a thought where to put my hands. like an echo, but nearly painful. i haven't played the piano in many years, but one day my parents might give it to us and then i'll just have to learn again. i can't wait.

the wooden spool people

little wooden spool folks for a tiny christmas scene at home. we had a lot of spools left over from ribbon used in our wedding (on favor boxes and blessing tree tags) and i finally came up with an idea of how to use them! i am having fun painting on clothes and figuring out ways to make it work with no arms and no legs. click through for notes on flickr about these little guys.