I am...

thinking how can I still be hungry after eating enough for an entire month over the last two weeks! I better grab a snack before bed.

I'm also sitting here thinking that I have missed the blogosphere and really need to get back into the swing of things. I hope all is well with everyone and that you have been enjoying the holidays as much as I have. I've been trying to keep up to date with all of your blogs and wonderful writings. Reading your blogs gives me the down time my body needs.

But for now I better go eat something before my grumbling tummy really starts getting pissed at me. I think it just grumbled a swear word, is that possible? Off to the kitchen I go!

My Very First Blog Award

I just opened my email and what did I see? My very first blog award! Thank you, Herrad! I needed a little pick me up today and this sure put a smile on my face!

I have been so busy and tired these days that I've been slacking on blogging. But, don't you worry. Once the chaos of the holidays subside, I'm sure things will be back to usual around here.

Chanukah is done (well, with the family anyway), Christmas to go! And might I add, I got some wonderful cozy warm slippers and fantabulous leather gloves for Chanukah! I'll have to show them off soon.

I am...

watching Glee -- my new fave show that's going on hiatus until spring. I finally find a me night for TV again and then the show decides to take a break mid season? What's that all about? Totally not fair! Humph!

I am...

thrilled with how the Blurb books turned out this year!

I'll post pictures soon.

Flower Ring

I popped into Pier 1 the other day in search of a rattan lamp. My friend has one that I love. She thinks she got it from Pier 1, Bombay Company or Bowring but that was awhile ago and, of course, no where to be found now. Anyway, I was at the Pier 1 counter purchasing some wonderfully smelling apple cinnamon candles when I glanced over and saw this flower ring. The sparkle caught my eye. So did the price -- only $6! Score!

Family Photos by Alana McClure

In October we spent a wonderful morning on the shores of Lake Ontario with Alana McClure, a very talented lifestyle photographer in the Durham Region area. She has a way of capturing each moment so perfectly -- moments we will cherish forever.

Multiple Sclerosis: The Liberation Treatment

W5 (a program on the Canadian television network CTV) aired a documentary tonight on Dr. Paolo Zamboni and The Liberation Treatment.

Check it out...
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091120/W5_liberation_091121/20091121?s_name=W5

Holiday Decorating

I was at HomeSense yesterday looking at all the beautiful ornaments and holiday decorations. It inspired me to start my holiday decorating. I usually decorate in red, green and gold. I'm getting tired of the same look year after year so this year I've decided to tie in silvers, whites, pale blues and glass.

Centre Piece





Mantle (Excuse the mirror. I'm still searching for the perfect one.)







Now to figure out what to do with the tree!

Have you started your holiday decorating?

Crazy Busy

I thought I better pop in so you don't think I've jumped ship!

The last week has been quite busy. We spent a few days in Montreal visiting Steve's family. We stayed with his cousin who has two kids -- Jack is a year older than Lucas and Kate is a year older than Isabella. The kids had a blast! It was all day entertainment for the kids for three straight days.

The main reason we went to Montreal was for the unveiling of Steve's Bubbi's headstone at the cemetery. There was also an unveiling for his Uncle's headstone. Steve's Bubbi passed away in March 2008 and his Uncle passed away at the beginning this year.

I've been trying to get things ready for the holidays. I'm feeling a bit rushed, as usual. Chanukah is creeping up so fast with it being two weeks before Christmas. I think I've spent, oh, about 1000 hours making my Blurb book this year. OK, maybe not 1000 hours, but it sure seems never ending. I have filled just over 120 pages and still have some of October and a few pictures from November to add. Next year, I am definitely starting the book in January and working month to month. Wasn't that my plan for this year? Well, it's for sure my plan for next year. This is the third year I've been making Blurb books to give to the grandparents as Chanukah/Christmas gifts. Here's sample from last year's Blurb book. I can't believe how many pictures I take. It's crazy. I'm obsessed! I always have to have my camera close by which isn't a bad thing, just a lot of work when it comes time to make the Blurb book.

We have a few Christmas parties to go to so I've been shopping around for something to wear. I'm trying to find a cute top (to wear with a pair of black pants or I can ditch the black pants and find something else), fun accessories and a fantabulous pair of shoes but nothing has jumped out at me yet. I get so tired shopping especially when I can't find what I'm looking for or nothing seems to work. This is the time of year when I need a personal shopper. I can dream!

If anyone has some ideas for some fun holiday attire, send them my way. I'm in need of some inspiration!

I am...

enjoying a Starbucks Gingerbread Latte and a White Chocolate Blueberry Scone! Next time I'm getting the Caramel Brulee Latte. YUM!