Stories & Pictures

Thank you 2010

 
Before we race into the next year, I want to take a minute to remember the things that 2010 gave us. There are far too many blessings to list them all, but here are a few, in no particular order...

Treasured moments with Sarah, Denise and Tim.

Riding roller coasters and water slides, again and again.

Spending our days homeschooling our kids, and learning so much from them along the way!

Starbucks.

Snowskiing in Dubai.

Quilting retreats.

A husband who never tires of taking the kids on adventures.

Grandparents who are always willing to stay with the kids so Bill and I can travel.

Buddy and Bailey.

A sweet goodbye and precious memories of Nutmeg.

Connecting with old friends.

Making new ones.

Sleepovers.

Waffles.

Watching movies together in the home theater.

Bringing Bill home safely each week.

Gymnastics meets.

Horse shows.

Road trips.

Swimming at the rope swing.

Sledding in the park.

Riding bikes.

Walking dogs.

Climbing mountains.

Hugs and kisses.

Laughter.

Love.

 

Thanks 2010.

We had some very good moments and made some sweet memories.

But mostly, we had our family and friends with us along the way.

THAT is what we are thankful for.

Wishing you all of this and more, in 2011.

Not in Tel Aviv...

this week like I had planned.

Niether is Bill, the whole blizzard situation changed our travel plans (along with a few million other folks.)

 

So we are spending the week at home relaxing and recovering from the holidays.

 

The kids enjoyed the snow,  

and so did the adults.

It was nice to have all of the grandparents here for the celebration as well.

 

Sadly, we passed a nasty illness around the house but thankfully everyone is finally recovering!

 

 

Addicted...

To my new iPad. May never do anything else again.

Holiday Greetings!

Our family would like to wish you and your family the merriest of holiday seasons

and a very happy and healthy new year!

 
Now, I feel a wee bit less guilty about not sending cards this year...

but sure have enjoyed the beautiful cards we have been getting, thank you so much!

Maybe we will send cards next year...

but it really is way too early to tell yet.

HP7pt.1

is as good as we were expecting...

Kelly saw it at the premiere, but we all went to see it together today.

I was really glad Kelly told me when to close my eyes.

She knows me so well.

It will be hard to wait for part 2!

Considering this...

Bricks And Stepping Stones Gallery

as one of my next projects.

Something about it is just calling my name!

There are so many possibilities...

Bailey

 
is such a funny girl.

She loves to beg for food, no matter how much she has already eaten.

She loves to sit on top of the playhouse stairs to view her kingdom.

She loves to play with Buddy, but is careful not to hurt him.

She can't wait to go on walks!

She MUST be in front of every person and dog on said walks, 

no one is allowed in front of her!

She is terrified of the blow up Christmas decorations people put in their yards,

as in petrified! It is really funny.

She thinks she is a lap dog, even though she is almost 60 lbs.

She eats anything dumped in her bowl before it has time to land.

She wags her whole body.

She gives us lots of love, and I mean lots and lots of love, whether we want it or not.

She has a few moments a day when she is calm.

The rest of the time, full blown maniac.

She couldn't be sweeter.

We love our crazy Bailey girl.

Making a list...

and getting lots of it checked!

 

I love making lists, but I love checking things off the list even more.

So far:

The tree is up and decorated, check.

The house is lit, check.

The gifts are purchased, wrapped and mailed, check.

The parties have been attended, check.

The donations have been made, check.

The menu is planned, check.

Now, just a few details to attend to and everything will officially

be

under

control.

 (It's my delusion and I'm entitled to it.)

Ice day = Sew day!

 

We woke up to a frozen winter wonderland this morning.

 

Public school is canceled for the day.

 

My attempts at homeschool were met with complete refusal (led by my husband no less!)

 

So if the kids are going to play and watch movies all day...

 

then I am going to sew!

 

I am piecing a top that is on the latest APQ magazine out of some ooooooold KF fabric.

 

And I am determined to get caught up on the Mystery Quilt by Bonnie Hunter.

Sounds like a perfect day...ice or no ice.

Stay warm wherever you are!

 

Snow and Ice...

 
that's right, we had BOTH of those here today.

Just a few flurries, but lots of ice on the roads!

I am quite frankly, completely OVER this weather.

Kelly actually chose NOT to ride a horse today...that's the first time ever!

We had school by the fireplace, so we wouldn't have to listen to our teeth chatter.

Have I complained enough yet?

Okay...off to climb in my warm bed and dream of the beach.