New Blog for the New Year

Hi everyone!

I've decided to start a new blog for 2009:

http://bytkg.blogspot.com

I decided that since I closed my jewelry business I didn't want to keep blogging under that name. So I just took the "jewelry" part off. My new blog will be EVERYTHING by me - my favorites, my thoughts, my pictures, my crafts...Hope to see you there!

Hope you all have a fun, safe New Year!

Owl

We were driving home and saw this owl about a quarter of a mile from home. I didn't have the right lens, so we drove home and came back to see if it was still there. I got some really great pictures of it. We can hear them at night, but we've never seen one. It was very exciting for us.

Rescued from the snow

Our HOA hired someone to dig us out. The snow has been melting pretty fast. I'm actually looking forward to being able to drive in to work tomorrow.

White Christmas

Look what I got!

Hello Kitty 3-qt. Popcorn Popper

This isn't something I would buy for myself, but totally LOVE that I got it as a gift!!

p.s. I thought the snow was done, but now we have rain/snow mix. Will this ever end?! *sigh*

Merry Christmas!

Our tree, complete with vintage electric train set from the '40s.

Environmentally friendly water bottle

Precidio Aluminum "Red Flower" Water Bottle - macys.com

After being stuck at the FedEx facility for the past 4 days, my new water bottle finally arrived. Being trapped in the house makes a visit from the FedEx driver that much more exciting. (MORE snow today. Can't believe it.)

Pictures from Thanksgiving in Hawaii

I miss being at home.

Online window shopping at Nordstrom

I'm still stuck in the house from all the snow. What better way to pass the time than window shop at Nordstrom?

Coach - Bleecker Metallic Tote

Nadri - Crystal Bangle

Armani Collezioni - Ottoman Knit Jacket

Linea Paolo - Blush

Juicy Couture - Bow & Charm Long Cashmere Gloves; Ruffles & Bows Cashmere Scarf; Bow & Charm Cashmere Hat

Lucky Brand - Floral Dial Bracelet Watch

More snow, more dvds and a couple of magazines

More snow is expected. We ventured in to town today to save me from cabin fever. We stocked up on more DVDs and I got a couple of magazines in the mail. I think I'll be good for a few more days.

Shoe Sale

Nine West.com is having an additional 30% off the sale price and free shipping if your order is over $25. I want these...

McSteamy - $48.99
Hearts - $34.99

Luvu - $41.99

Snow and cabin fever

We never get this much snow. It's crazy. We've had close to 10 inches in the past 4 days, with more to come. I think the most we've ever had is 3.

I've been stuck in the house for 4 days and counting... I'm going a little stir crazy. Some things I've been doing to pass the time:

• A ton of baking and this may be my new favorite cookie.
• Lots and lots of laundry.
• LOVE this blog my sister recommended to me.
• Balancing the checkbook and paying bills.
• So happy they won their last & Coach's last home game.
• Made "thank you" cards.
• Went here and rented a ton of videos...some okay, some not that good.
• Re-reading this series - sad but true.

I may have to venture in to work on Monday just to get out of the house for a few hours. Hope everyone is warm and safe.

Back...busy...behind

We're back from our trip. It was so relaxing and nice to be around family and friends. I miss it already.

We dove right in to the holiday with decorating, getting ready for our annual party and shopping/wrapping/mailing. Things have been a whirlwind. I'm so behind with posting picture, posting my blog, writing and sending cards.

I hope that after this weekend things will calm down and I can get caught up on everything. I have some pictures from our trip that I want to share... hopefully soon.

Have a great rest of the week!