2011

I got on my laptop today to post my News Years wishes. I started on blogger and visited my friends who have posted over the last 2 days I have been away.

All the posts are lovely and reminiscent of the past year.

Some somber, as last year was of changes that were good but brought on by  sad events, some just a look at what the year held.

Visiting your blogs can make me think of so many things all at one time.

I laugh, I tear up, I smile, I am moved, I am excited, I learn

I watched a how today, Netflix is my new best friend no commercials!, and they debated the “real” friend and the virtual friend.

I have “real” friends in blogging. And believe me if I had unlimited funds I would have more than once jumped on a plane and been there to cook, clean or just listen.

I am here and I listen form here.

I have my own issues and drama and I understand having it even if I cannot truly identify with your issue.

BUT

I do care and I do think of you even when I am not online.

I find myself rushing to my phone or laptop because I have one of you on my mind that day. It is comforting to find you there, and there have been times when I just knew you were having a bad day.

So I hope when you see a small ((((HUGS)))) from me you know you are important to me and I do not want to but in but I care.

And I hope in a small way for a small moment you feel you are loved.

Ok this was not what I thought I would write today ;)

I wanted to share this lovely New Years card shared by Dawn

at The Feathered Nest

And wish you all the best 2012 can bring you

And I was noticing a book on a friends book shelf and thought I need that one BUT I am making myself read the one before it first!

Do you do that? Make a silly goal to be able to treat yourself?

Kate Morton is a wonderful writer, her books are in depth and cover many time periods. I love them and get involved but I have a hard time reading right through them. The Forgotten Garden took me months and I read others while I was going along. I am on The House at Riverton and it is as slow going, I am making my self read it so I can get her latest The Distant Hours. I can do it!

Have a super extra new year that I hope brings wonderful new beginnings to all of my lovely friends!

HAPPY NEWW YEAR!

Hugs, Lisa

One Last look

Just thought I'd show what I got and  my new Christmas ornaments I bought this year

 My mom gave me her vintage Christmas Table cloth she got at a steal last year!

I love it and will display it next year then maybe it will go back to her. That would be fun!

 These little cuties are new I loved they are both Santa and Mrs.

 These are my guys! The sweet little one on the box is new

 The boot is new my elephants aren't  there are 3 hard to see in the pic though

This little deer is new he hung with my mouse from Starbucks  last year!

Thanks for stopping by for one last look at my Christmas '11

I have made a new plan and scaled down my blogging list and hope to visit and post more in the new year. 

I know I want to. I have missed too much!

Hugs, Lisa

Happy Christmas

May you all be blessed with love this year

Hugs, Lisa

Merry Christmas!

 Aren't old cards great!!
This one has such a fun feel and I love the handwriting!
The girl below is so fun!!
How happy these cards are!
Hope you are all having a great Christmas build up!
Hugs, Lisa

Happy December

 

Are you getting ready??

I am very excited, this really is the best part of Christmas.

All the prep and anticipation!!!

Decorations are up, went light this year and the Christmas list is made and has a few ticks on it!!

Girls are ready

Molly

Sophie

Hair cuts and bows!

Hope your Christmas prep is as fun as ours!

Hugs, Lisa