Weight loss, Christmas decorations and sewing!

First off, an update and new picture on my weight loss. I have, so far, lost just over 55 lbs. and keeping it off, even over Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas and new year! I have 26 lbs left to go before I hit my first goal. And another 20 to go after that.

I have lost another 1.2 lbs after this picture was taken.

Onto Christmas decorations. We don't usually go black Friday shopping (except the little bit that I got online this  year) so, Friday is the day we usually decorate for Christmas.

 She is always in her princess dress up clothes, why change to decorate for Christmas?

We, of course have our stockings hung, a hanger on the front door and back door, and as they come in, all of our holiday cards are getting posted on the mirror in the living room.

And with Christmas coming, comes some sewing for me, for gifts. Not everyone wanted something hand made, understandably, but I am able make some things for some people. A reader of mine knows what she is getting, but I won't post the picture until after Christmas, since I want her to see it in person first. However, I've finished with a couple things so far, and they receivers are not readers of mine, yet.

This is a little travel "case" that holds 5 hot wheels cars. I have made 6 for 6 little boys in the family who love hot wheels and will be making a 7th today for Marty's mom to give as a gift as well.

The blog this pattern came from said this was a kids messenger bag, however, it's big enough to hold textbooks and binders. Anyways, this is for an 11 year old girl that I know :) I liked this bag so much, making it and the final results, I want to make more!

I still have a couple more things to sew before Christmas. And I will post those pictures after Christmas, as those recipients have a tendency to read this :)

Wish me luck that everything is done on time and to my liking! These few weeks before Christmas are always hectic for me with my projects!