Just a month until Christmas

This is gonna be a short post from me…have too much going on these days to sit down and be creative.

But as I got a reminder yesterday to post the families Christmas wishes..here they are (in Norwegian this time). There are of the top of my head….If I remember more, I’ll update this list….

Sophie
	Klokke 249,- (link Juvelen) Sylvanian families dyr Heldress pysjer str 110 Enhjørningbamse My Little Pony prinsesse, Twilight sparkle eller Candance, 429,- (link Toys'r'us) Ulltøy, str 110
Lily
	Lego classics boks, art.nr 10696 Dukkeklær til en 30cm dukke (Lily er blitt veldig bevist på hva Sophie får, så alt Sophie ønsker seg vil “Lily også ha”
Sheila	Polaroid Zink fotopapir (fotopapir til Zip fotoskriver link Elkjøp 349,-) Bunadtilbehør -Sunnmøre: Sølje (art,nr 198 5 41 Husfliden Strømmen 2250,-) Bunadtilbehør -Sunnmøre: Hårbøyle (Husfliden 1450,-) Bunadskjorte Sunnmørsbunad Dis, clean linen Kremmerhuset 149,-
Ole
	Olabukser str w:34 L:32 Deostick (type Hugo boss…) Gavekort: Dressmann Militærstøvler M77 str.42

For now…Have a wonderful weekend!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Today the first snowflakes of Winter came falling down….late for a typical Winter in Norway. While most Norwegians start singing “det snør, det snør tiddeli bom” in my head I start playing “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” by Johnny Mathis.

Getting in a Christmas mood…

Growing up watching Macaulay Culkins movie “Home Alone” EVERY Christmas has left its marks. Hearing this song got me into the Christmas groove and had me thinking of this years Christmas wishlist for the girls…so here goes! This year the list is in Norwegian, as it was put together by DaddyO (and I’m too lazy preoccupied to translate). I’ll try to add more as I think/come over more stuff we “need”…

Dec 3^rd – added more to the list
SweetieS

• Bukkene Bruse på Badeland, klaffebok 239,- (link Ark bokhandel)
• Bukkene bruse på Badeland, DVD 199,- (link Ark bokhandel)
• Bukkene bruse vender tilbake, innbundet 189,- (link Ark bokhandel)
• Fargeleggingsbøker (fargeblyanter?)
• 2-delt pysjer (str. 98-104)
• Fleecesett (str.98-104)
• Smykkeskrin, svart med to "lag" (link Zendi) 460.-
• Klokke 249,- (link Juvelen)
• Barnekniv/knivsett, 349 (link Brødrene Øyo)

BabyL 

• Jellycat Bashful Kanin, beige 219,- (link: kortogkos)
• Ullsett (str. 86/92)
• Fleecesett (str. 86-92)
• Smykkeskrin, svart med to "lag" (link Zendi) 460.-
• Gyngesau, 699,- Coop obs
• Chicco Animal cottage, 279,- (link Kozmos)
• Dyne, Junior str.
• IKEA gavekort
• Trunki koffert (link cdon) 359,-

DaddyO

• Dressokker (str 43)
• T-skjorter (str L) ensfarget
• Boksere (str L)
• Deo, type Hugo
• Bildekkoppheng, til fastmontering på vegg (link Biltema) x2 sett

MommyS

• Wink of Stella shimmer pen, clear (link: Bikuben) 69,-
• Smykkeskrin, svart med to "lag" (link Zendi) 460.-
• Twilight forever DVD set (link Amazon)
• Sjerf/sjal i ull, str 60x200 i nøytral farge (f.eks: Spennerigården)
• Johaug Åslia votter (link: Gmax) 399,-

Wishlist Christmas 2014

Done some thinking…here are some of the things we need/want for CasaR this Christmas

Thank you family and friends for fulfilling our wants and needs  

Update September 22nd: Added a few things I want for the girls
Update October 28th: A few more things for the girls
Update November 19th: More stuff for the girls
Update November 30^th: Gifts all around

For us all

	Rosendahl Grand Cru pasta plates Note: not the Grand Cru Soft series – that’s another Rosendahl serie
	External portable hard drive – size 3TB Like this one by Seagate
	Christmas curtains, going for simple and elegant. Like these from Hansen & Dysvik 3 of these “Perla Gardin Rød – size 140x160cm”

DaddyO
Hair cutter, wireless
Jeans, size: length-32”, width-34”
Cotton T-shirts, size L
Deo sticks – Hugo
Boxers, size L
Socks, plain black (“dressokker”), size 42-45

MommyS
Twilight Forever DVD boxset
Pierre Robert Wool Collection Wool Top and Wool Long Sleeve, size S/M
IKEA Senior cast iron casserole, 5l size
Kari Traa Rose Wool set: Long Sleeve and  Pant, size S/M (colors Rose, Wildberry or Cinder)
Sharpie Ultra Fine Permanent markers, the 24-color pack.

SweetieS

	Chicco Animal cottage
	Lego basic deluxe set
	Two piece pajamas
	CD with Norwegian children songs
	Karsten & Petra DVD - TV-series: Season 1 & 2 and the movies: “Karsten og Petra blir bestevenner” ”Karsten og Petra på vinterferie”
	Pierre Robert Young Collection Wool size: 98-104 - wool long sleeve - wool longs

BabyL

	Bath towels with hood
	Toddler size backpack
	Toddlerfriendly drinking bottles, like these @iherb
	“Rocking sheep” this cutie is available @CoopObs Note: please no longhaired sheep
	Jellycat, Bashful Bunny in grey Size 31cm

A simple “hat”

This week I tried something new…knitting a “hat” for DaddyO.

A while back I bought a few balls of cotton yarn @Søstrene Grene. Some of which was going to a hat for DaddyO. I had bought a dark, neutral grey I hoped DaddyO would like.

Together with DaddyO, I found a pattern @Garnstudio that he liked.

this one

I shortened the length as DaddyO wanted a fitted hat. I just knitted the part of stockinette stitch from 19 cm to 12 cm. The rest I followed the pattern to the letter.

And the result….

DaddyO making faces with his new hat

Not bad for my first try…and Macgyver style double pointed needles. (I’m still waiting for a set of double pointed needles to arrive in the mail) This hat was so fast to knit, I think I will give it another try…this time in a wool blend???

- Have you made a hat lately?
- Have you used the Søstrene Grene cotton yard?
- What kind of yarn do you use for hats?

Off to play with BabyS.
Have a nice 2^nd Sunday of Advent

Make a wish…

Christmas is just around the corner and had to wrap my head around Christmas gifts. Luckily some gifts are already bought or almost bought. But still have a few persons left, that I have no idea what to get… Well I thought I would be smart this year, and post CasaRs’ wish list here…in an attempt to distribute it to friends and family quick and easy…lets see how this works…Have tried putting in pictures and links to stores I know have the product. Will try to update if anything else comes to mind… Updated 24/11 with more practical wishes… Updated 28/11 with DaddyOs electronic additions… Updated 29/11 with stuff for BabyS Updated 01/12 with great value Kenwood offer In advance, thank you for considering buying us a Christmas gift– but remember it’s the thought that counts. If an item has a ‘check - ’ behind it, somebody has already fulfilled this wish. Thank you wonderful family and friends . MommyS General: Cast Iron Casserole in black – want the “Favorit” 5,5l from IKEA (but can’t find it??) Kenwood Major mixer Mink fur blanket in dark brown (199,- Kid Interiør) Steamboat cooker, electric (bought in Asian stores ex. A-Marked in Torggata, Oslo) ~7” Mortar & pestle (bought in Asian stores ex.A-market in Torggata, Oslo) Came across this great offer @Elkjøp: Kenwood Major mixer (900W) w/ two bowls (steel and plastic), meat grinder, blender and three different hooks. Unfortunately offer is only good thru this week (last day is Saturday Dec. 1st 2012) Will keep an eye out for similar offers which lasts longer, and update here… Update Dec 2nd 2012: the offer is still good @Elkjøp Clothes: Pierre Robert Wool Collection - Long Sleeve Top size S/M InLinkz.com Crafting: Some crafting supplies I’ve been drooling over…

InLinkz.com

DaddyO

General:

InLinkz.com

Clothes:
Jeans size 34/34 (length/width)
Batistini Corduroy pants (available @Dressmann) size 34/34 (length/width)

BabyS

General: Wood rocking horse (gyngehest) Baby sledge (akebrett) Sippy cups, both with handles and without – bonus if they have some cool patterns Junior Duvet with down feathers (100 x 140cm)

Some cool/cute duvet cover sets, like these (for junior size duvet size 100x140cm)

Clothes size 68 and/or 74:
Long sleeve wool bodies
Wool pantyhose
Pajamas with feet