I always organize some family photos over the holidays and this year I finally got our wedding video onto my computer. You will be happy to know I shortened it to under three minutes so if you are totally bored feel free to watch… Hope you had a GREAT holiday with family, or friends, or both!

Got the tree up! Here is another ornament that I made when I was a kid…

It is that time of year when I drive my family crazy with “Old City Bar” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. It is my very favorite holiday song…

My mom came to visit and I think that we got all our shopping done!

Laura sent me this photo where she added her own beadcap to my bead. I thought that it looked quite spiffy! Thanks Laura for sharing…

I’ve got some sweet necklaces, earring pairs, and a few more fun goodies in my store. Click on over to check it out if you have a minute!

UPDATE - Here is why the DSA was late today…

We couldn’t drain the pipes because the super old valve was frozen shut…

My kids were out in it at 6:45 a.m.

It has started to rain… and the kids get out early, I think I hear a movie calling our name!

So I asked my youngest about her previous princess drawing and she was quite irritated that I was curious about the chains… so I let it go. I did ask if she could draw me a happy princess and above is the drawing that I got. She told me that the princess is happily drinking wine and chatting to the prince. So I asked about the boy in the drawing, and she said he is NOT happy because no one is talking to him… I guess not everyone can be happy in any one drawing… What is a mother to do? Probably just go drink more wine!

New beads have been added to my store. I have a lot of jewelry this week… maybe you need a gift for yourself?! Anyway, I’m off to get my car fixed and I’ll be back later to check emails. Thanks as always for stopping by my site!!