58. feeling pretty (yes, I need to be reminded that it is worth the effort to put on makeup just for me!)

59. a silly puppy dog who crows like a rooster when she's happy ;-)
60. flurries of teamwork.
61. happy baby news! two new girlies made their entrance this week.
62. flourless chocolate cake

this is the day He has made, let us rejoice and be glad!

46. cheerleaders

47. chocolate chip cookies

48. beautiful, grace-filled truth from God through Ann

49. pretty things on the bathroom counter

50. rouladen & spaetzle

51. things to look forward to!

52. derivatives, and the fact that they will soon be over

53. Narnia, and the reminder that this world is *not* my home!

54. Wednesday nights = kiddos + music = happiness

55. spinning

56. sunny blue skies

57. drop-in visits from D

happy snow day! =)

For today:
i love the smell of earl grey.
i love the sound of the tea kettle whistling.
i love the taste of e's yummy mac 'n' cheese.
i love the sight of snow falling!
i love the feel of snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes... =)

(author's note: I have not forgotten about finishing reverb--this is just a spontaneous break due to snow in the South for the second time this winter!!!)

short and sweet

Prompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?


Hehe... I discovered community in the most unlikely of places this year: the gym! And I am loving it!


To connect with more deeply in 2011? To do a better job of keeping up with my far-flung HQ and IBLP friends. To jump in to church here, and sing in the choir.

Prompt: Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it?


It has been *so* long, it took me awhile to remember what the last thing was I finished making! There are always lots of things in progress, with bits and pieces getting done on them here and there... but the last thing I made was a couple of quick, cute notecards--cardstock, scraps of paper, a sewing machine, and a rub-on sentiment.


What do I want to make? Longer tank tops for the gym, copied from a favorite tank I already have. I have to tweak the pattern a little, but hopefully it should be pretty simple after that! =)

"Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why?"

This one was hard... because I feel like I let pretty much everything go this year; I just couldn't handle it. So maybe the more important question is what I held on to? And that's an easy one: Jesus. =)

i wonder as i wander...

Finally picking this back up again--prompt 4:
"Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year?"
hmm... i don't really feel like i actually *chose* to cultivate a sense of wonder this year, although i *have* noticed my sense of wonder growing.... i think this growth is mainly due to the fact that God has been teaching me to let go of things being perfect, or always having to be busy, but to slow down and enjoy the moments He has given *right now.* As i have done that, i am in awe of the beauty of this world He made for us and placed us in... and this is just the "hotel" until the mansion is done! Definitely cause for wonder... =)


so, will i choose to intentionally cultivate wonder in 2011? i don't know... i think it might be good, but i'm really at a loss as to how to go about it. one thing i have been trying to do more the past few months is to notice people (not that this is new, i have always loved people watching) and what needs they might have, and how i might encourage them, so maybe this would be a good way to cultivate wonder? whether it is or isn't won't get me to stop doing it, though! it's a possible application.


now i'd best go wonder over materiality and internal controls... i have procrastinated long enough, and we won't mention how i have honed *that* skill this year! =P ahem... ;-)