Happy Belated New Year!

It's been a relaxing week here at home.  I'm still working on getting caught up on sleep- 2011 was such a busy year!  We had new nieces, new work opportunities, and a wonderful new puppy!

Later this week, I'm hoping to find time to write some resolutions for the coming year.  Have you done that yet?  I know I'd definitely like to lose weight and be healthier.  Y'know, the usual.  But I'd also like to spend some time considering resolutions related to my character.  Last Sunday, our preacher spoke from Ephesians; he encouraged us to really consider what traits we need to put off and what traits we should be putting on in their place.  One example of this principal would be talking less (putting off) and listening more (putting on).  This is something I really want to examine as I make my resolutions for 2012.

I hope that this new year is off to a good start for all of you!

Blessings!

Sitting Thankful

I'm so thankful this week for~
1. Sitting on the couch with a plate full of Christmas treats on my lap (yum!).

2. Sitting on the couch with a cutie-poo niece on my lap!

3. Sitting on the couch with my mother-in-law and a pile of crocheting on my lap.

4. Sitting on the couch watching a movie with our puppy curled up on my lap.

The happiest moments of my life 

have been the few which I have passed at home 

in the bosom of my family.  

~Thomas Jefferson

May this week be one of family and relaxation for you all!

Merry Christmas!

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; 

He is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

Blessings to you and your family!

Ready for Christmas!

The last of my made from scratch gifts is done. It's taken months, but I finally put the finishing touches on this sweater. Isn't it adorable?

Finally finished!

Months ago I wrote here about how I wanted to crochet a scarfette. Well, it's taken me a couple months to finish, but I came up with two different ones both of which I really like.

I kept some notes on how I made them. The key was starting with a chain of 99 and crocheting around the length of the scarf versus crocheting in rows.

I'll definitely make these again! And I'd love to hear suggestions on ways to improve.
Blessings!

It's almost Christmas!

Thankful this day for
1) Christmas lights
2) Christmas packages in the mail and on their way to family and friends
3) Christmas carols playing on the radio
4) Curling up to watch a Christmas movie with my husband.

A good night

What makes for a good night? For me it is to curl up on the couch with my hubby and puppy, turn on something like Top Chef Texas, and pig out on pizza. I could do that every single night and never grow tired of it.

Hope you are enjoying a good night!