Laptop Love

I am now hooked up to my new laptop. . . so that means I am mobile. Oh joy, one more thing to read the instruction manual on. I know I won’t do that. Why should I do that when I have a million nephews that can help me and hook me up with all the latest and greatest. It may take me a while, but I am sure I will enjoy it. Plus I get to buy a really cute laptop bag to haul it around in. Any excuse to shop for something cute, that I don’t have to try on and make my butt look big(ger), I am on it.

New Years Resolutions

So I got on my blog today and I realized that I haven't written in a month. . . a whole month. Where in the heck did January go? I know I have been busy, but really to not have one post. I have spent more time in a gym, grocery store and kitchen that I have ever wanted to spend. It is time the New Year's resolutions.
1. I WILL lose weight. Because if I don't it will kill me (eventually).
** so far I am down 10.8 lbs. ( a true accomplishment)
2. Make it to the gym 4-6 times a week, NO excuses!
3. Smaller portions, smaller portions. . . it is my new mantra.
4. Make your lunch or go to Subway- no more McDonalds (unless it is a grilled chicken salad with a drop of dressing)
5. Be nice to people even when I don't want to be- you never know who is watching and taking notes.
6. Call my family members more often!
7. Do something crazy. . . not crazy stupid, just something different!
8. Be more giving with my time . . . you all know I am a "time hog." (that's what happens when you're single)
9. Be more adventurous. (not just with my hair color)
10. Come what may and LOVE it!

Meridy's Quilts

So do you remember in my "About Me" I mentioned my sister who makes amazing quilts. Meridy is so talented and I love to see what she will create next. I was able to spend Christmas with her and her cute family this year and I opened this present. I LOVE IT! I am going to call it my "Flower Power" quilt. I now need to change my room so it can find a place on my bed. It has so many colors, that I love, in it so it shouldn't be too hard. I didn't pick out this material, but I would have! She still has the packet that I bought, but I really do need to help her with that one. Plus, I think I only get one freebee! Here is the quilt she made for me last year. I call it my "Citrus Delight" quilt. Isn't it delicious?

Basement Christmas Decor

So I am living in the basment of my best friends parents home. We have taken over completely downstairs. This year we decided to put Christmas up down here so we could enjoy it. I have to say we could go upstairs, but it is WAY too hot. Also Christmas "threw up" up stairs, you can't move an inch without running into a tree, stuffed animal, doll, poinsetta, or some other christmas decoration. It is fun, but I try and stay simple. This year I painted the "JOY" and I made the "believe" banner for the wall or mantle. . .no mantle downstairs so it made the wall. I had a lot of fun making that, I had it ready by Thanksgiving so I took it to dinner with me and all my sisters asked where theirs was. Ummm, don't they know it takes 10 hrs. to get one scrap book page done (but it is a GREAT page). Hello! That would have taken a lifetime. It was fun and I have some ideas for next year. . .so I might as well start now. I love putting it up, but I hate taking it down. 2009 went way too fast and I dislike knowing that it is over, but I do get to start over. Just wait for the New Years resolutions.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and I wish everyone a bright and cheery New Years.

Giving Thanks Conclusion

23. Slumber parties with my nieces
24. 4 day weekends, with no plans
25. Chick flicks
26. When craft projects turn out
27. My testimony of Jesus Christ
28. Christmas cards w/ attached photos
29. Sleeping in late because there are NO meetings to be too
30. Each of every learning experience I have had and those to come.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Givings Thanks Part 2

So, life can get kind of crazy and I am smack dab in the middle of CRAZY, but I wanted to continue with my goal of giving thanks. Let's continue. . .

14. Haircuts. . . they certainly make life more interesting.
15. Quiet evenings with no phones ringing.
16. Pedicures. . .this place by my house ROCKS, I could sit all day in their massaging chairs
17. Flannel PJ bottoms and cotton t-shirts
18. Peanut Butter M&Ms
19. Snow in the mountains and NOT in the valley
20. Fonts. . .they make me happy!
21. Newborns- they smell so yummy.
22. the smell and taste of my Apple Dumplings (recipe to come).

I know today is only the 21st, but I know what my Sundays are like so I need a head start.
TO BE CONTINUED!

I'm So Thankful!

So, it is the month for giving THANKS! I hate that for one month, well maybe 2, everyone is thankful, grateful and courteous to all those they come in contact with. I wish it was a year round occurrence. So I am determined to make it my goal to find something to be grateful for each and every day. So since I am starting this on the 13th I will proceed to "catch up" on my goal.

1. It is a given: FAMILY
2. FREEDOMS that I enjoy and appreciate each day
3. My Honda CR-V, I have to get around somehow, so I might as well enjoy it.
4. Pilot G-2 (.05 or .07) pens, in any color I can get them. They make writing enjoyable.
5. Post-it notes. . . you can put them every where.
6. Flannel blankets. . .nothing better to wrap around me at night
7. Pot stickers- need I say more?
8. SHOES! It is capitalized because they are that great.
9. Days off. . .hey, not working is always more fun than slaving away.
10. Missionaries, the example they are and how hard they work (I remember)
11. Acrylic nails. They make my fingers look longer and you know you love it when I scratch your back
12. Friends. . . old, new and those to come. I couldn't do it without ya!
13. My Young Women- They ROCK!!!

I have now caught up on this month and I will add as the month continues. It is my wish that I may always remember these things/people that I am grateful for and that I may show my appreciation each and everyday.