I decided not to make resolutions this year. Only to try harder at the things I want to improve. I've learned a lot this year. Seems I sort of took off from my life for a little while this year only to find that what I want I already have. I found out that I am where I am from my own making and not someone else's. That indeed I am here because that's where I want to be. And I enjoy it very much. Aren't self revelations just wonderful?


I will try to become more aware of the things that I do and the things that I say this year.


I will try to simplify more of my life. Not just my home but my way of thinking and my feelings for others.


I will try to 'do less and be more.'

Hope your Christmas was everything you wished for. I believe this was the best one yet. Last Christmas I had so much worry on me but this year I had thanksgiving in my heart for having another year with my family. The presents seemed to be right for every one this year and the thoughts of each individual seemed to be in one accord as a whole. Now time to anticipate the new year and reflect on the passing one. Until next time......Kristi.

December 27, 1977 to December 27,2010 = 33!!!

I'm always thankful for another birthday, I just wish they didn't come so close together.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you the company of good friends,

the peace of a happy heart,

and the joys of a warm home.

Christmas Pasts

Picture Thoughts

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Memories on the Tree

Zach's Blue and White Tree

My Gold White Cream Chocolate Tree, aka My Bedroom Tree

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Homemade Memories

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Projects, They Keep Going and Going and Going.....

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We have been very busy around here the last few weeks. But busy is good. We extended the office in our shop and made a reloading center in there for the hubby. Plus there was enough room to move the tanning bed out there which means I now have an office with a view. I am typing this in between gazing out the window watching the sun rise.
We just finished making a pantry in the kitchen out of a spare bedroom closet. The hubby just split it down the middle and opened it up into the kitchen. Then he closed up the bedroom side of the pantry which meant the room had to be painted. I just finished that this week. It isn't finished yet, we still have to put up baseboard, add a few floor seam strips, and touch up a few places with paint. I plan to post pics when we get through with all the tweaking.
In between the two projects mentioned above, the man also found time to build a clubhouse for our son. The trampoline has been moved to just below it that makes for lots of stomach swallowing which translates to "lots of fun" if you are ten.
I've been sitting here counting my painting projects, from this year alone, and it is staggering. But honestly things just look better with a fresh coat of paint. So I guess I won't be hanging up my brush just yet.
I know this is a pieced together post but I wanted to check in. Hope you and your family had a great holiday. Next up, Christmas! The excitement is building here. The countdown has begun!