Christmas in August

My friends laugh at me, but I normally have most of my Christmas shopping complete by now. I feel behind since I am barely started. I did find a few things. Emma wanted a guitar. Yeah right, Cleveland and I could never help her with that, so I found a lap harp. You know the kind that the teacher played at church when we were little. I have played it before and it is easy to learn. You can slide the music under the strings and pluck where the circles are located. Hopefully, Emma will like it and learn to play a song or two. I found a lamp at Discovery Store. com. It is really cute. The shade has two surfaces, like a pocket. You can slide in pictures, art work, etc. I think Emma will love it. She is always creating something for her family and friends.

Emma made 4 frames today for presents. I can not spill the beans and tell who they are for in case someone reads this before we deliver the gifts. Eveytime, I am working on a project and we go to Michaels or Hobby Lobby for supplies, Emma wants something too. On our trip to Michaels today, we also purchased a cookbook. The name is Little Cakes from the whimsical bakehouse. Emma is so excited to start on one of their fun projects. I have a feeling that we will be baking soon. The cupcakes and little goodies in this book are amazing. I am as excited as she is to get started. The problem will be deciding what we are going to bake first.