on this Thanksgiving day…
Thanksgiving is one of my top 3 favorite holidays. It’s in the fall – love fall. It’s centered all around eating – I’m a big fan of The Food. And it’s a day that is about hanging out with friends and family watching football. No gifts allowed. Therefore, as I did last year, I feel it only right to mention a few of the things I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving 2009. I’m thankful for that 2009 really was my year! I’m thankful for my boy who brings me continual joy an

over the river and through the woods…
Wordless Wednesday *This amazing quilt was done by Natalie Sewell (aka: my mom).  Check out her other beautiful art here.

a holiday PSA from the princess
The holidays are upon us. In fact they are so close if you look out your front window you’ll see them getting out of the cab, paying the cabbie about to walk through your front door. Before they ascend and bring all the craziness that IS them, let me give you some quick survival techniques that have worked for me in the past and hopefully will make the next month and a half not only bearable but maybe even fun. 1. Breathing is important. So do it! Often! Breathe in, breathe out. Slow deep breaths. Hyperventilating and having panic attacks are so Christmas 2008. 2. When you hear the radio ads and see the TV commercials with all the happy people that are so h

go team edward!
Tomorrow night Shelly and I are headed out to see a very low budget, not very popular movie you most likely haven’t heard a thing about. It’s a little show called New Moon.  I know, who has ever heard of the Twilight Saga, right?  Like the theory of Vampires would ever catch on.  You know, they should really learn how to promote this movie. Might get some more tickets sold. Huh, I just did a Google search on this flick and I guess a few people do know about it. It appears that EVERY SINGLE TALK SHOW, whether it’s daytime or late night,

the only reason to rake…
Wordless Wednesday