It's hard to believe...

This week...a short work week has felt like the busiest 1st week of a new year that I've ever experienced. I've accomplished a lot yet there is still so much to be done.



I've got all these great plans in mind for keeping track of the work flow and implementing them will be the most difficult part. I guess it shows how much I love my job, because I'm always trying to improve processes and how I react to certain situations. I never seem to run out things to learn.



I mentioned previously that I've been working on weight loss. I'm in the verge of making a huge accomplishment. I'm 1 ounce from having lost 70 lbs. This week I committed to the program for another 12 weeks. That will go until almost the end of March. After giving myself a wee bit of a break over the holidays, I've gone through a little rough patch getting my head wrapped back around the concept, but each day that goes by I get more on track. Yeah for June!





I hear people talk about their Bucket List. Do you have one? A Bucket List is supposed to be a list of everything you'd like to do, achieve or experience before your life is complete. I have to admit I don't really have one. I've been challenged to create one. So I thought I'd get started right here...

June's Bucket List - Draft #1


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I think this is why I don't have a list because I'm not sure what to put. There are so many things that I think I'd like to do and achieve, yet when I go to write them down I think that is silly. Are only certain level of importance items supposed to go on a Bucket List or can it be anything from serious to silly? Is it wrong if the first 10 things are just silly before some actually serious items get added to the list? Yes, I have over thought this list. Just like I have a tendency to over think many things in my life.



So, if anyone's out there and happens to read this post. I would love to hear from you. Write a comment and let me know what you think about a Bucket List. And...if you feel so inclined share something that is on your Bucket List.

It's a New Year...2011!

Today is the first day of 2011, it is also the first day of the rest of my life. Ha, isn't every day???

Did you set some goals for the new year? For the last few years I've been setting goals for myself and each year I seem to do better at acheiving those goals. So once again I will set a few goals, but this year it is a shorter list...

1. Be Prayerful...I am a precious child of God and He is there for me always and I need to be mindful that I can always seek HIM!
   
2. Be Loving...to my Husband. My David is the such a loving Husband, always so supportive of me and my efforts in life no matter what they are...I want to return that love and support ten fold.
   
3. Be Healthier...In July of 2010, I began a journey to lose weight and in the last six months I've lost 68.7 lbs. It is not just about losing weight though, it is about being a healtier person - mind, body and soul. I will begin/continue this effort in 2011.

Start Date 7/27/10

Christmas 12/25/10

4. Be Creative...Sew, Scrapbook, Stamp lots more in 2011.

That basically sums it up. I can only imagine what a great and wonderous year 2011 will be. I'm excited to see what God has in store.

God Bless YOU All.

My Very OWN Pink Tinsel Tree

When I was a little girl say 5-6 years old, I remember having in our basement each Christmas a silver tinsel tree. I always loved that tree. I guess you could say it was the children's tree, but I'm not really sure that is a fact. Over the past few years little by little I notice them in stores and places (on display) and I always think I'd really like one of those. This year I went out to do a little bit of shopping on the day after Christmas and look what I found...I love it. I may even leave it up year round in my office/craft room...so fun and whimsy. The even better part of this is that I only paid $7.50 for the tree. It is about 4 ft tall and I can totally see all my Barbie Hallmark Ornaments hanging on it.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Hi Everyone,

Merry Christmas Eve!

Stockings are a tradition for me. When we get together as a family there is a lot of us. About two years ago my sister decided to make a bunch of stockings. Every year it seemed we needed another stocking or the ones we had were never big enough. My sister didn't want to put names on them so they could be used for whomever was there that year. To help keep track of who is who, I offered to make her some stocking tags. I started on these in December 2008 and haven't worked on them again until this year. I have finally finished. Here is a picture of both sides. These were a lot of fun and I'm very happy with how they came out.

We are getting ready for dinner and then midnight mass with David's Mom. What a beautiful way to announce Christmas!

Peace and Joy to all of you.

What a FUN night!

This evening we had a wonderful visit from Mechiel and her mom Wilma. They are here in SA babysitting some kids from Mechiel's school. The kids are attending a conference. This is a bonus for June! We fixed a lite dinner salad and grilled chicken. It turned out pretty nice. But, the best part was getting to see them. Before dinner we sat and visited, then after they had to get back to their job with the kids. I love moments like this. Thank you Lord!

Two 4 Two

Here we are happy as can be. You know while I was laying down on the blogging job, we celebrated our 1 year anniversary. My wonderful husband brought me the most beautiful bouquet of paper roses. He ordered them special and they arrived just in the nick of time. We both took a week off and spent the whole week together at home. It was such a wonderful anniversary.

Hello, Is Anybody Out There?

I'm sure this is what several of my fellow bloggers want to say to me. All I can say is "where did the time go?"

I hope each of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. I have so much to be thankful for this year. Most of all I'm thankful for God's grace and mercy in my life and for the wonderful family that surrounds me.

Most of you know that I've been working to redo my Craft-Office Room. Everyone keeps asking for pictures and I said once I thought it was worthy of some initial photos I would share. So, although this is still very much a work in progress here is the new layout.

There is still a lot of clutter around that needs to find a permanent home, but it's so much more functional. The table in the center is not necessarily going to stay in the room all the time, but it is helpful sometimes to have it available. I still have a lot of stuff, but I've really pushed myself to keep the "love it or leave it" rule in play. It was helpful for me to release things that I've held on to for a long time. Well, let me know what you think. I'll try to be a little more diligent in posting. Miss you all. Be Happy, June