The beginning of a new year. Time to lose those extra lbs I gained over the holidays and get back to eating right. Hit the grocery store today and stocked up on Lean Cuisine dinners, Yoplait yogurts, and soups. We also discovered a new somewhat healthy snack food. Veggie Chips ~ OMG! They are awesome. Kinda has the taste of a Pringle. LOVE THEM!
Tomorrow, winter vacation is officially over and it's back to the daily grind. This is the one time of year I actually pray for snow days. Before long it will be Spring Break, and then, SUMMER....and warm weather can't come fast enough for us!

A Rose for the Buckeyes

The Bucks beat the Ducks.
Ohio State Buckeyes ~ Rose Bowl Champs
January 1, 2010

In the New Year,
we wish you the best year you’ve ever had,
and that each New Year
will be better than the last.
May you realize your fondest dreams
and take time to recognize and enjoy
each and every blessing.

OUCH!

It's been over 2 months since I've posted here. One of my New Years Resolutions is to update this blog at least once a week.
This is the last week of 2009. I'm on vacation and Jessica is at daycare so Don & I have a nice little vacation with time to clean & organize this house a bit and to just spend some time together. We've also been doing some after Christmas shopping and taking advantage of the sales. I'm most excited about the new Disney Christmas Village for next year. We purchased 2 houses & 3 smaller pieces.

UNIQUE

I felt whimsical this past weekend. I found this cute little penguin & fell in love with him. He is proudly displayed on a shelf in the living room, aka The Florida Room. I really need to finish painting the woodwork in that room! I also found this wood sign that pretty much says it all. It's going to hang in the kitchen, aka Margaritaville.

Fabulous Find

Started back to work today. Summer went by so fast. Too fast! As I went to pack my lunch this morning, I realized that I forgot to buy a new lunch bag. Using Kroger bags or Walmart bags just isn't cool. My goal is to take my lunch every day this year. I refuse to eat that bad-for-you food in the school cafe or fast food that makes my butt 10 sizes bigger! Of course, I won't be able to resist the office pot luck, but those days are few & far between. After work, I had to run to Walmart to pick up some school supplies for the office & found the cutest little polka dot lunch bag. Looks just like a little purse. I'm SUPER excited about carrrying it tomorrow!

Berry Yummy!

My Dad called and told me that he had made some egg salad & had a bowl waiting with my name on it. Didn't take long for me to be on the road. My Dad is the best cook and when he says he has left overs, I'm at their house lickity split! As soon as I walked in the back door, I spotted another surprise. Sitting on the table was his homemade blueberry bundt cake. OMG! To die for!He said he'd make one next week for me to bring home.
I can't wait until next week!