Sunday, January 2, 2011

What I Did On My Christmas Vacation

           

     
It is back to work tomorrow. I had a week off between Christmas and New Years. I am not ready to go back, but ready or not, back I go. So how did I spend my vacation? First I got to read a few books. I had been in a dry spell of not reading so it was nice to get back to the books.


                                                                                    
 And I watched a few old movies. I love old movies and stayed up late watching them.
 I dug out my hooking and have started back on this huge rug again. I need to get this finished.
 and oh yea we became grand parents!
We also got to visit with friends and family. So as you can see we packed a lot into one week.
new years resolutions??? Well the same as everyone. Lose weight, get organized, save money.
But what I really want to do is: have more people in for rug hooking and tea,
I want to be known as the best hugger ever.
I want to send more hand written notes to friends and family. Just to say hi or I was thinking of you today.
I want to laugh out loud every day.
 I will drop every thing to have fun.
I will count my many blessings everyday.
When I have to chose between things I will chose by saying " On my death bed will I be happy I chose this?" Because in the end that is all that really matters right?
I will finish this rug!!!!
Welcome to all my new followers! leave me a comment so I can find you.
A very happy new year to you all!!
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19 comments:

  1. Larkrise garden girlJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    What a great thought, I especially like to be known as the best hugger ever. The baby is so sweet and Oh yes the Rug looks grand! Cheri

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  2. LisaJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    You have had an eventful time off. I love the cute baby pic. How precious. I also love the colors in the rug. Just wonderful. Look forward to more pictures. Lisa

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  3. KimJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    It's nice to see your rug. Beautiful. But nothing beats that sweet little girl :)

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  4. PatJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Congratulations on your new grandchild. You will find your heart just isn't big enough for all the love you have for that beautiful baby!

    Warmest Regards,
    Pat

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  5. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Good choices ~ realistic ones ~ have a Happy Healthy 2011! Cute baby!!!

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  6. The Barn DoorJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    LOVE your resolutions!! Sounds like you had a fantastic week off and I know you are so excited about that grandbaby!!!!
    Have a great week!
    Karen

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  7. DonnaJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    The pics are great, your rug looks just awesome but that BABY is absolutely beautiful!!! Have a wonderful new year with lots to keep you busy!

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  8. JuliaJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    So glad that you had a nice vacation and I love your resolutions. My wish to you is that you be happy and have fun in 2011. Have fun seeing your granddaughter Brynlee Kate grow.
    I love that gorgeous rug and the colors are great.You are doing such a great job. What cut are you using? JB

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  9. moosecraftJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Happy New Year Grandma!!! A cute little baby too! Your rug is gorgeous! Can't wait to see more of it finished! Absolutely love your resolutions... I think I will adopt them too! :-)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Greetings from Southern California.

    I added myself to follow your blog. You are more than welcome to visit mine and become a follower if you want to :-)

    God Bless You, ~Ron

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  11. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Thanks for stopping by! That was the 1st time I made carbonara and I'll be making it again, hubby loved the leftovers! I love your resolutions for the New Year! A friend and I were thinking about taking rug hooking classes, it looks like so much fun! Don't work too hard!

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  12. JaneJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I loved your new years resolutions too! mine is to read my bible more, and just try and be a better person.I am following your blog, hope you follow mine as well,blessings, jane

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  13. Rugs and PugsJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Oh, Cathy ~
    What wonderful resolutions. We should all follow your lead.
    Brynlee is beautiful. Many congratulations!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  14. from me to thee.........January 4, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    evening...well, we have quite a bit in common...thanks so much for the kind words on my blog, I have come to join yours, smiles, Linda

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  15. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)January 5, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Congratulations on that new precious grandbaby girl...doesn't it just make your hear sing???

    I can't wait to see your finished rug, sweetie it's gonna be gorgeous. I'm quite smitten with the colors you've chosen.

    God bless ya and have yourself a magnificent New Year!!! :o)

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  16. saltbox
    treasures    January 5, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Hi Cathy, sounds like good goals for the year and a nice winter break. Enjoy that baby! They are the best! You will have such a wonderful first year as grandma! Happy New Year!
    ~ Julie

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  17. JaneJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    thank you for following my blog,I appreciate that so much,right now am in a hurry, but will be back,thanks again,blessings jane

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  18. JaneJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    thanks so much for following! I thought the rug was so pretty! I bet that takes a lot of patience.got to go now be back later,thanks again! blessings,jane

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  19. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Such a little sweetie...Congrats. to you all...

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