Today's little project...

Check out the cute printable calendars at Lollychops! I love the tiny one. I had purchased a mini CD case type calendar holder (2 1/4" x 3 1/2") that I wanted to make for my desk but I was having a hard time finding a printable calendar that fit. Thanks to Lollychops, today I'll be making it!

Just wanted to share a photo that makes me laugh...

Olive was passed out and snoring like this. Notice the tongue sticking out. This puppy makes me laugh out loud every day. She's a nut.

Log Your Memory...

I just ordered and downloaded Real Life Challenges 2010 from Log Your Memory. I've started printing it (LOVE that my printer does double-sided printing) and when it's done, I'm going to make chipboard covers and bind it. I can't wait to start putting all the stories I want to save in one place instead of always thinking "I need to write that down so I don't forget, but where to write it so I don't forget???". Now I've got a place that has some great prompts to help me along.

It's still snowing here...has been since Friday night! We don't have a huge accumulation, but what's here is starting to drift a bit with all the wind that came last night and this morning. The view from my window is just beautiful. But that thought may change once I have to go out in it today! And we do have to go out. The dogs need food and I need to get a Staples fix. I saw a great idea on a message board about making a receipt holder for the year. My purse is drowning with receipts and I hate it. I'm going to try this project and I'll be thrilled if it helps me keep that little bit of life organized.

Off to bundle up!

Intentions for 2010

John and I wrote out our intentions for 2010 (doesn't that sound easier to achieve than resolutions???). We read them to each other and then toasted to the new year. Just a little tradition, but one that has a lot of heart behind it.

A new year begins...

With many changes and new paths to find. Lots of things that should be updated and I'll do that soon. Today I just wanted to start the new year with a simple post documenting my anticipation of all that 2010 will bring and my resolution to embrace the changes that life has thrown my way. My word for 2010 is BELIEVE. This word just resonates with me lately and it seems to be perfect for the upcoming year. I will believe that there is a reason why things happen and that it will be revealed in time. I will believe that change can be good. I will believe that I can achieve my desires and dreams. I will believe.

And I will remember...It's all good!

Happy New Year! May yours be blessed with health, laughter and magic!

For John...

Happy Engagementaversary baby! One year ago you made me so very happy (with MANY witnesses and photographic evidence to prove it!). I love you!

(still owe an update post, but that's for tomorrow...)

21 day challenge with Rhonna Farrer...

I'm taking part in Rhonna's 21-day challenge that is now on Day 4. I'm not doing an art project for it, but I am trying to work on a habit that I want to change. With a new puppy, an older sick dog, John's job giving both of us lots of stress and just having a lot of things to do with deadlines, I really feel a need to work on being patient and rolling with what life gives me in the best way I can. So far, so good. Things have been especially stressful since I started this (isn't that always the way? decide to work on patience and suddenly there are MANY things that require just that!) and I've been really happy with the way I've handled things. I've resisted the urge to let anger or frustration get the best of me. And it feels good to succeed. I'm hoping that 21 days of concentrated attention to this will build a good habit that I can maintain.

Thank you Rhonna for doing this challenge again and for the beautiful artwork you're posting every day to encourage everyone!

Meet Miss Olive Mae

She's the newest addition to the family. She's a 3 month old, potty-trained, crate-trained bulldog. She's the most easy-going puppy I have ever met. She was an immediate member of the family...accepted almost immediately by Enzo and loved immediately by John and I. She's wrinkly, funny looking, snorty and a total love. We are so lucky to have her.

Love these faces...

Only the little one didn't make a crazy face for the camera...but I'm sure that phase is coming soon!

Check this out...

There's a very cool give-away at Skip to My Lou. You can see it here. I love these canvases. Very different and fun!