All You Need Is Love

...love is all you need....

Wintery Blues

With sub-zero temperatures freezing our nosehairs together inside our nostrils and warm, woolen mittens merely slowing Jack Frost a bit, we quickly understood the meaning of the words arctic blast. But when the sun came out, I was awed by how a little amber glow could change the way things look.

New beginnings can be so many things. They can be sad, frightening or amazing. At the beginning of this new year, I am feeling a little bit of all of those things.

I feel sad for what was. I feel excited for what will be.

I will celebrate a milestone birthday this year and that as me thinking a lot about a lot!

In 2009, I:

• made three long roadtrips, alone, (well, with Quincy!)
• three of my five kids started Orthodontic treatment
• got my passport
• travelled to Canada with my long-time friend, Shelly and her parents
• got a new-to-me-car
• got engaged
• finished to flooring in my kitchen
• made several new quilts
• completed knitted bedcovers for my kids
• learned to knit socks
• scored some really cool thrifted items
• officially launched my Etsy site
• enjoyed several holiday events

Of course, these are not my only accomplishments...nor are they necessarily my greatest accomplishments. They are memorable. I look forward to this year and the new twists and turns I may encounter along the way. I know some will be HUGE! And some will be meaningless. I do hope they are memorable and that I learn something from each experience.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO!

Ms. Java

Let It Snow!

It's snowing and the kids are so happy! Just look at those adorable little faces!