Thanks 2009!

• For graduations and new jobs.
• For marathons and half-marathons and 5ks and 10ks and 13ks.
• For a 3-day and sleeping in tents.
• For family gatherings and trips.
• For Disney visits and more Disney visits.
• For new friends and reconnecting with old friends.
• For publishing books.
• For saying goodbye to much-loved pets and hello to new ones.
• For new cars and new furniture and trading both.
• For new places for family brunch.
• For new movies and television shows.
• For gestating a granddaughter.
• For an unforgettable presidential inauguration

But most of all, thanks for the family with whom I have enjoyed and shared many of the experiences above. The lows during the year have been made bearable because of the support of my family and the highs and joys have been doubled because them. And on this last day of 2009, I am thankful to have them around me. On to 2010!!__________________________________________________________________

Things that make today great: Finally taking down the Christmas tree

My New Year's Resolution

... is to quit showing so many cat videos on this blog. However, since it is not New Year's yet, here's another!!



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Things that make today great: Spending time with the family for Sam's birthday lunch, movie marathon, and Chipotle dinner

Busy Tuesday

But I had enough time to find this:


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Things that make today great: Finishing big project; hearing that Maribeth and Mathieu have survived camping; going to maintenance boot camp session; beautiful wintery cold day; watching "Calendar Girls" on DVD

Slowerdown to Gitterdun

Today I had a few sewing projects to complete. Basically, it was sewing a bunch of seams (and that's pretty much the extent of my sewing expertise). I ran into a problem because the bobbin thread kept breaking. I would sew a few inches, then notice that there was no stitching. After several starts and stops, I was getting a bit frustrated.

But then I decided to slow down my pace on the sewing machine and it worked - the thread stopped breaking and I got all my projects completed. All I had to do was not get in a rush and try to do it as fast as possible.

I guess that's my lesson for today - to slow down those things that need it. Being fast isn't always the ideal situation. Sometimes by slowing down and taking your time, you get things accomplished. And in the end, that was all you really wanted to do anyhow.
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Things that make today great: Sewing curtains for Sam, Lynnette, and Lindley; slawdogs for lunch with Sam; Sam and Lynnette's new countertops; family news of returning home after vacations

Yes, Family - It's Another Cat Video

Hey - I've been on a family vacay for over a week - deal with it or write your own blog!! Besides, this might be useful for next Christmas!!


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Things that make today great: safe flight home; sleeping in my own bed; catching up on Christmas cards from last week; surprise package from Kat; Demos dinner with Sam and Lynnette; Molly's pickup from the airport