Sunday, December 03, 2006

*costumes...*

Christmas-tinsel-and-bauble


I have spent all evening turning one of mum's beautiful jewelled scarves into a cloak for a Wise Man which, together with the "brightly coloured plain top, and black or brown (we have gone for black) trousers" will complete F's costume for the Christmas play, 'jesus@bethlehemstable.com' - A is taking part in the same production and, much to her disgust, has been cast as an angel. Her class has been divided along gender lines, the boys playing stars, and the girls, angels. Naturally, A wanted to be a star... To appease her, I have managed to borrow an angel costume which is much more tabard than dress, AND has a silver star on the front, and she looks VERY cute all togged up. I will, of course, be taking photos - the performances are next week.

My sis came for lunch today, and I completely forgot to get the camera out - duh! She entertained (or was entertained by!) the girls whilst I went to band practice this afternoon, as Ed had some stinky work work to do. He's just packing up his laptop as I write...too much at the weekend.

Have also made a sweet potato and pumpkin soup this evening, in between stitches, in preparation for a visit tomorrow from one of my scrapping friends. juliab (formerly Jay Jay) on UKS has been visiting a very good friend of hers who lives in the same village, and so she is going to come for lunch tomorrow on her way home. Looking forward very much to seeing her.

As promised, another of my favourite carols, for your enjoyment:

once_in_royal_davids_city


Peace out, dudes!!

15 comments:

Cath said...

Wow you have been busy! Love the picture!

Anonymous said...

Ooh you are good, making costumes! And don't children always want to be the opposite of the part they're cast as!!

Anonymous said...

you are putting me in a christmas mood, OMG, love the wreath and this blue ornament one..

Gretel said...

Nice baubles! Almost made me feel Christmassy. :)

Roz said...

Your so talented, can't believe your making costumes as well now, do you ever sit still?

domestic goddess said...

making costumes!! nope i chickened out and went to woolworths for mine, luckily Izzy is a chocolate santa!!

Kirsty Wiseman said...

where is the pics of the girls? me wanna see them all christmassy and trussed up ike a christmas dinner ;)

Anonymous said...

your soup sounds fab....i may need that recipe!!
xoxo

Jen said...

Good to have you back. Lovely picture :)

GlitteryKatie said...

Oooh lovely glittery sparkliness :O)
love kt x

Anonymous said...

Off on my travels soon, just wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful Christmas Jo. Hope you and the family have a great time:D

weirdbunny said...

Well if they are going along gender lines then why are the angels girls. Gabriel in the bible was definately a boy angel.

scrapdolly said...

You are a wonder woman and that soup sounds just delicious
x

jakey said...

Merry Christmas Jo!
Lovely piccies as always:-)

hugs
jk x x x

Kirsty Wiseman said...

will you - for goodness sake - update your flamin blog.
Now there must be a reason and Im guessing that yours is of the nine month variety which belies your lack of updates.
£10 to me if Im right