New Year

Well our new years plans didn't come off as planned. Derrick ended up in the ER being diagnosed with diverticulitis. So we had a low key night with antibiotics and pain meds.

We did talk a bit and made some plans for the year to come. We want to eat healthier, exercise more and all that stuff. We are both going to try and focus some on our careers. I hope to take my real estate licensing test this month and hit the ground running! We also want to market the condo better so that our occupancy is higher.

Alex still had friends over and some fireworks were lit. I think they all had a nice time. It was the first time that they all got together since some went away to school.

The pugs are pictured above the way the spent the new years, ironically this was also their resolution. To spend more time in this position. Missing from the picture is Goblin and Angus.

Getting Ready for the Holidays

This year seems for be a little more laid back than past years. This is probably due to the kids being so much older.

We will be going to my sisters home for Christmas Eve, this is always fun. We see extended family members, share stories, and good food. On Christmas morning we host a breakfast. I plan the meal weeks in advance and try new things every year. We have any where from 6 to 15 people. On Christmas night we go to the in laws for a meal and crazy gift exchange. There is always much laughter!! Then as a finish to the season we host a New Years Eve Party. We have guest who just drop in for a short while and those here for the duration. This will be the second year that Alex had his friend here too. Nothing livens up a group like 15 teenagers! We have lots of food and light the fire pit, there is music and stories and the laughs go on and on.

Wishing you and yours a joyous season and a happy and healthy new year.

An Early Birthday Present

Woo Hoo! My family gave me an early birthday gift.

My very own digital camera. I am so excited it, is charging as I write. Photos to come soon!!!

Today has been a day for details. I registered Derrick, Alex and my BIL Troy to become Scuba certified when we next visit Key West. I registered myself for a beginning weaving class in June. Paid some bills. And have more paperwork to do tonight. All this to keep from cleaning the dining room. The dining table we bought for Amber last year is too big for her new house. Since it is much larger than mine, I get it back. Andy and his friend are bringing it tonight and I should have the room clean for the new addition.

I also found out today that my mom is coming for a visit on Friday and staying until April 9. I'll have to plan a few nice meals.

Last week I bought a used loom. It is a Leclerc Dorothy, 15in 4 shaft table loom. It should be great for learning. From everything I have read recently I think I will want a wider loom later, and probably a floor loom.

I can't pick it up until Thursday so photos will follow. I am so excited I can hardly wait. I'm just sorry that my class isn't until June. I'm sure I'll have to tinker with it before hand!

The sock above is finished and the second is on the needles. It is a pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks and the yarn is KPPPM.