Not that I was at a loss to complete the list, but John and I have never had this much time together and we have been making the most of it with crazy weird holiday togetherness. Now time to get back to the business at hand…Continuing to make my happy list.

11. Opera Man. Those of you who live in South Granville may be familiar with him. Hands in pocket, twice a day he may wander by your house belting out his best aria. This was Christmas Day and he sang a Christmas carol as he went by our house.

12. Asia. Four years ago when she came into our lives I thought, oh my God…I’m one of THOSE people now, but our lives have been enriched by this plucky little bundle who stuck her tongue out at me the other day. The other two cats have made the adjustment and we are one happy furry family.

13. My first balanced single. Since I have spent so much time Plucking and Fluffing, I have not spent any time working on an actual well spun yarn. This is a 50/50 batt of BFL and kid mohair.

And this one….Merino, kid mohair and BFL.

14. Continuing Education. This year I was fortunate enough to attend two workshops that have really enhanced the approach I take to my work. This photo is from a Prudence Mapstone workshop John surprised me with in July including two days in Sechelt and studying in a yurt. The hands of a true artisan.

15. My first hand knit item for John in 13 years. I have been promising him a sweater since we first met. Since I’ve been knitting for a living, gift knitting just wasn’t possible. This year has been full of possibilities.

I want to make sure I finish this list before the new year (as I know I am guaranteed to have so much more to appreciate).