He fell on his rump-a-pum-pum! Sorry, I couldn't resist posting another one. That Buddy, he's been such a jokey-jokester lately.
So we finally got the tree up this week and managed to do the decorations this afternoon. Thank goodness! But Buddy didn't seem to mind the bare tree with just the lights, which made me feel even more guilty that it took almost a week to finish all the decorating.
I've been crazy busy at work, so most of my Christmas plans have fallen by the wayside if not crossed off the list all together. Sometimes I think I should skip all blogging during December as it tends to make me feel worse seeing all the fabulous crafts and decorating everyone's doing while I barely got the tree up a week before Christmas. But the tree is up and most of the shopping is done, so who am I to complain?
Speaking of complaints, a lump of coal to the electronics retailer on Amazon who wanted to charge me $59.00 in standard delivery shipping charges for an item that cost $64.95 and only weighs 3 pounds. Hawaii may not be a part of the continental United States but that doesn't give you the right to rip us off on shipping. Auwe!
And on that same note, three cups of good cheer to whoever invented Starbuck's Cranberry Bliss Bars. They are aptly named and always a delight. Buddy and I whipped up a batch this afternoon after we decorated the tree. We used this recipe for a mock version I posted in January.
So ono!
He's so cute!
Happy busy week before Christmas!!!!!
Posted by: Marlou B | December 16, 2007 at 09:29 PM
I only just put or tree up today - and we don't even have a cute little amigurumi decoration! I would love to try some but I think I'm a bit out of time now!
Posted by: Emma | December 17, 2007 at 12:11 AM
That little fella is spreading happiness! Smile! ^____^
Posted by: Jinlian | December 17, 2007 at 12:15 AM
That's so funny - I've totally been into those Cranberry bliss bars too! Happy Holidays! :)
Posted by: t. miyashiro | December 17, 2007 at 12:31 AM
I totally agree with the shipping thingy, they shouldn't charge us more. I think I paid more for shipping once than the actual item...those bliss bars look awesome, will have to try it next time I go to Starbucks...or maybe I'll make some :)
Posted by: Kat | December 17, 2007 at 12:52 AM
Rump pa pa pum... Have to remember that, it'll be a hit over here...
The detail work on the snowman just awes me - his itty bitty tree, with its itty bittier ornaments!
Posted by: lla | December 17, 2007 at 04:28 AM
FYI: I just got emailed the weekly free recipe from "Top Secret Recipes" - and this week's featured recipe is the updated cranberry bliss bar! With a "how to" video no less...
Thought was interesting, and oddly timely, given that I had just read your post here not five minutes before:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=392&agree=yes
Posted by: lla | December 17, 2007 at 04:38 AM
I so loving reading your post. Your one little lines get me. You actually remind me of my aunt and her humor.
Shipping stuff stinks! I know I have went to ship packages out of the USA and something that cost $5 to ship in US cost me $21 to go outside of the US. Crazy, if you ask me.
Have a great holiday.
Posted by: Gina | December 17, 2007 at 05:31 AM
Love the ornament, and *lovelovelove* that joke! Good one, Buddy!
Posted by: Michelle | December 17, 2007 at 06:29 AM
We just got our tree up this weekend, so all is good. You could just go with the tradition of some to put the tree up on Christmas Eve, that would take away the stress, right?
Posted by: Amanda | December 17, 2007 at 08:23 AM
Wow. I'm so surprised that you would feel bad about the Christmas craft thing! You are the queen of crafts. I love that snowman and his tiny tree. Very cute. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: carolb | December 17, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Your sweet little snowman makes me smile and your sweet treat makes me want to go home and bake!
Posted by: One Love Photo | December 17, 2007 at 10:47 AM
yum yum - forgot about those... note to self!
and your snowman is adorable - love that mini tree :)
Posted by: dee | December 17, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Merry Christmas Myra, the snowman is cute!
Posted by: Hanna | December 18, 2007 at 12:12 PM
I so agree with the shipping thing..Hawaii IS a state!! I'm hoping things I ordered actually get here..and I ordered them Dec. 2nd!! I love you post on the UH boyz. I don't think I'd ever watched an entire game until this year..and I'll be watching on New Year's Day along with the rest of the state. I just love all your little creatures - so cute!!
Posted by: Amber | December 18, 2007 at 12:51 PM
omg so cute! how tiny is he....!!!!
id love to make amigurumi... but for now ill just admire urs from afar
Posted by: hellofortune | December 18, 2007 at 10:36 PM
I added your joke into the third grade play - The Christmas Story with Almost Equal Parts. I know the kdis will love it. Tahnks for sharing everything with us.
Esther
Posted by: esther coar | December 19, 2007 at 02:55 AM
That snowman is so smiley! My 2yr old has pointed at the monitor shouting 'happy, happy, happy!'
Posted by: bigbucketgirl | December 20, 2007 at 08:21 AM
The cutest snowman on the planet!!! I really need to try out that recipe. It looks scrumptious.
Posted by: cindy | December 21, 2007 at 11:05 AM
Hi there,
I just love all your handmade "itty bittys!" Do you have any of your items for sale? Just wondering! Since I was a very young child I have loved little tiny things. I have made several tiny little people and animals, so when I saw your awesome stuff I had to write you! I have made my little things out of a few different kinds of materials. Love to hear from you! Peace!
Posted by: Tina Amaro | December 21, 2007 at 11:06 AM
YUM!
Merry early Christmas, dear!
Posted by: Nanette | December 22, 2007 at 04:22 PM
Those bliss bars are so fantastic...I am going to have to start using your recipe and amazing my friends!
And don't feel bad about the lack of creative time over the holidays - I suffer that too. Anything I create ends up as a gift, so I can't blog about it either.
Posted by: Tami | December 28, 2007 at 03:46 PM
cool snow man very cute joke lol and those bliss bars look yummy
Posted by: sammyjo | December 30, 2007 at 03:31 AM
awww... everthing looks so cute...
I love the reindeer pouch and angel in the morning and baby baby aaaawww....
happy holidays :)
poronchi :D
Posted by: Pochi Poronchi | December 30, 2007 at 01:20 PM
The recipe looks completely divine!! Thanks for posting it. I am going to have to make it tomorrow!! Love your blog!
Posted by: Rhonda | December 31, 2007 at 05:57 PM