White Wednesday

With the all the snow
that has fallen here lately
in the northeast
I thought that some
enjoyable white pictures
were in store

so romantic

a charming little cottage

someone waiting for you
is always nice

this is so pretty!

yummy white

icy white

white tulips

I love this

white simplicity

I want to be here

tea anyone?

I have always loved this shot
although I cannot remember where I found it

milky white

white caps

beautiful

whimsical white

cool crisp white

I stole this one from Simone
I love these little girls!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

xo

Olympic Fever

Vancouver 2010

it is something that we as Canadians
have been looking forward to
for a long time

it seemed so far away
but now it is right around the corner

the torch relay
was a site to see

it was a 106 day run
visiting more than 1000 communities
across our nation

I got a chance to see it
as it went right past our sub division
one morning back in November
it made me proud
and a little teary eyed

I am after all
a sentimental girl

I am not usually a sports watching
kind of girl
but when it comes to the Olympics
I will watch just about anything

scary ~ I know!

I am keeping my fingers crossed for Canada
as we do have a home advantage

here's hoping we get to hear
our national anthem
a few times!

these are the official Olympic mittens
I love them!

Will you be watching??

Week 3

This week I could feel it

I knew that I did good

I squashed some major cravings

and ate baby carrots instead

I did not move much

I must say that the cold really got me down

but...


-3.2 lbs

Hip Hip Hooray

I feel good

I want to thank each and every one of you
who left me a comment last week
you motivated me to do better
and to see the good in a 1 lb loss

mwah!



xo

Organization Mode

While I have been looking for
the right piece to put in this spot
the old faithful microwave cart
remains in the kitchen


so rewind a couple of weeks ago
cleaning...organizing
usual January stuff

I opened the door to put something in
and there was an avalanche
I apologize for not taking a before picture
but it was bad

so I pulled everything out
and piled it on each side

lots of stuff
right?!

so all there was left
was this big gaping hole

what to do....what to do
it needs a shelf of course!

Hunny!
Do we have any scrap wood around??

All kinds he replied

so I made him a deal
he was off the hook
for any other chores

yes...
I am a good wife

all I want is a shelf
yes ~ about mid way
divide the space in 1/2 please

so he got to work
and ta da
a shelf!

with no time left to sort through everything
I just piled it all back in on that day

then last week-end I took the time
sorted through things
and now it looks like this

much better!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

xo

January Snow

As January was bidding adieu
we got hit with a whopper of a snowstorm
on Friday.

the roads were treacherous

it is the only word
that really described
where they were not covered with snow
was covered in ice
it was not an enjoyable
ride home from work!


Saturday morning we awoke to sunshine
but bitter cold
so we all bundled up
and headed outside

doesn't she look cute in her red sweater!

this one reminded me of a big snow cone...

the snow was beautiful ~ clinging to everything

and I am pleased to say
that my project of the month
is completed!

it is straight knitting
and I finished it off with a fringe
it goes great with my new coat

and

it makes me happy!

I have another little project to share
but will wait til next week...

Hope everyone has
a wonderful week!


xo

Week 2

Tonight I walked into the meeting
with a spring in my step

I thought I had a fantastic week
I moved...

maybe not as much as I could have
but I did m o v e

I was slightly disappointed
when she said

-1 pound

then I thought
hey
a pound is a lot

pick up a pound of butter
so I will not be discouraged
but I will try harder

next week is another week
right?

right!

~Swoon~

This past week-end was pretty wonderful

it was one that I have been looking forward to
for about 2 months

as one of my favorite bands ever
was coming to town
and this time I was getting a chance to go!

Blue Rodeo has been here
many times before
but I have never had the opportunity
to go until this time...

I have loved this band for long time

They are a Canadian country rock band
and the first time I heard them
I fell in love

that was back in 1987 and their song "Try"

Jim Cuddy is my absolute favorite
he is an all around nice guy
he really is

he shares lead vocals with
bandmate Greg Keelor

I have way too many favorites to choose just one
and although they played quite a few
off their new album
they pleased the crowd with old favorites too

Rain Down on Me

Give them a listen
and let me know what you think

don't worry about hurting my feelings
if you don't like them
because I am in love with Jim
and I won't be swayed.



xo