Wishing You Joy!

'Twas the night before Christmas, 

And all through the Playhouse,

Not a hamster was stirring,

Not even the mouse.

The cards were all made and delivered with care,

I was so weary, my fingers worn bare.

I laid down my head, my eyelids did flutter.

"You sure love your friends," I heard Hammy mutter.

When out on the driveway,
There arose such a clatter,
The mailman came limping,
His gift bag made fatter.

Now Simon, now Altenew, now Concord & 9,

On SU, on Michael, on Amazon Prime.

To the front door so festive, the mailbox so deep,

Now stash away, stash away,  goodies to keep.

As I drew in my head and looked back on the mess,

to the floor I did sink, getting ink on my dress.

But I cared not a whit, for my eyes were all gleamy,

NBUS awaited, each project so dreamy!

Laying a finger on new dies and glitter,

the new year before me, my heart all atwitter,

I say to you stamplings, "May you craft with delight,

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

2016

Darnell J. Knauss
(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore)

 Hammy and I and the whole family wish you the happiest of holidays
and the merriest of new years!

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Rachel, Dan
Jack, Adam, Kevin, Darnell, Henry, Duke

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The Hats ~ Year Twelve!

Adam and Henry

Jack and Duke

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Enjoy your holiday in whatever way you celebrate!
No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!* 
If this is a bittersweet holiday for you,
I send you special hugs and

I hope you enjoy remembering the good times!

Love,

*Life is too short!