Welcome 2009

Happy New Year everyone!

Every year, as we start a new one, I love looking back at all of my resolutions and seeing what I have accomplished the year before.

I am a huge list person.

There is something about making a list and crossing things off once they are completed that I just love and adore. And although I never really post my list of resolutions anywhere, I always look back at it to see how far I've come. 2008 has been a very productive year and my list was almost all accomplished.

This year is different, I am not making a list. I am not going to think of all of the things I would "like" to work on or do. Hopefully some of those things will just happen because they are on my mind and in the works if that makes sense. This year, I am focusing on just one thing that has never gotten crossed off the list.

I'm a Little Slow

A sneak peek of my Christmas card this year.

I just finished decorating my Christmas tree, sent my Christmas cards off to the printer, finalized the menu for the week of Christmas parties, got my sister's birthday present on its way, sent The Gent off to the store, and am finishing one of the last of the three "crafty" gifts that I am working on for Christmas and hoping to finish it up while cuddling on the couch with my hubby. Today has been very productive. I am feeling like I might be able to slow down just enough to enjoy a few days of the holiday season after all.

Yes, I realize Christmas is next week and it is pathetic that the tree has been up and undecorated for. . .way too long. But it's done. Ahhh. I love it but with all of the hustle and bustle I really do just love to enjoy my family and friends and not worry about some of the "less important" things sometimes.

Note to self: Don't procrastinate so much next year especially when you want to make "crafty" presents. Start the list early and have the presents wrapped mid December. Then you can enjoy the holidays. Also, a cut off for photog orders. . .as much as you love them, you need time to enjoy and work on your own projects.

That's all.