A Final Toast to 2011

Whew!  2011 is going, going ... gone!  I don't know that I hated it enough to say "good riddance" and mean it, but it did cross my mind!

It wasn't all bad, though.  I am sure some smart aleck somewhere would say it was "character-building."  Frankly though, I think I've had just about all the character I can stand.  The last several years have all been years full of "growing pains."  I think we are all due at least one year with a little spoiling, don't you?!

Happy Holidays!

. . . and a Christmas smooch from my pooch! :)

Love and best wishes for a fantastic 2012!

~~ Heidi

Never Too Late For Christmas Spirit

Moonstone Sterling Xmas Tree Earrings

Wow - only 8 days to Christmas!  Where did the time go?  I don't know about you, but I've been super busy at work.  Instead of things slowing down, it seems this year everyone is trying to squeeze in meetings and wrap up projects all at once.  With my nose in the computer -- usually researching Medicare regulations -- it's no wonder I haven't felt very festive.  Yuck!

But this morning, our daycare had a parent's-day-out/holiday party for the kiddos.  Sweet!  A few hours to myself any Saturday morning would be awesome.  Today I enjoyed the chance to go to my favorite local gift shop to round up some stocking stuffers.  Christmas music.  Decorations and ornaments twinkling everywhere.  Old fashioned candy to choose from.  And no one to rush me.  JOY!