*Sigh*

Zoe is back at school. I miss her so much already. Just having her around makes me more cheerful. Although, not having her here makes it easier to try to get some of the projects I have planned for her Christmas presents actually completed...or even started. Nah, paltry recompense.

We got her unloaded and were able to take fairly good measurements of her various parts before Amanda, her roommate, arrived bearing toilet paper. We watched a Simpson's episode with Stephen Colbert in it, and I took off.

We drove up, stopping at the giant Joann's. I bought a Clover Mini Iron II, which is exactly what it sounds like. This kind has different heads that you can switch between. It was on my list, but was 50% till tonight and my pragmatic streak decided Rob would be hard pressed to get a better price so I got it for him for me...yes, I think that IS what I meant to say.

I also got some computer printable fabric. It's a new brand to me, 200 count pima cotton. I also got some super thick interfacing "for fabric bowls" that I will have to see what it's really "for."

I wanted to get Zoe some fabric, scissors or something but she was right there and I am big on the surprise element at Christmas--although with my lousy secret keeping abilities you'd think otherwise. I settled on some extra-fine flower head needles for the silk.

I dropped by Walmart--den of evil--to get some dog food and picked up some small magnets and sparkly plastic snowflakes and stars that are much prettier than they sound.