Funny Magic

A Celebration List

This year I'm gonna start it off right, with a look back at what's made me happy; goodness knows there are many things I could resolve to do/not do, but really, that's awful boring. Better to look back with appreciation for the year that was and look forward to what lies ahead with anticipation. Besides, I'm happy to be here, and here's why:

Glad tidings to you this New Year....let's give it up for 2010! (Commence loud clapping.)

(Thanks be to Amy for the inspiration behind this post.)

For Now

I'm going to take little break from the blog, to return here after the New Year. I feel the need to hunker-down and get ready for celebrating; my house needs to be decorated, the tree has yet to be bought and put up, there's cookies to be made and cards to be sent, presents to be purchased and made...I could go on.

What I'm wishing right now is that you all have a truly awesome holiday, filled with laughter and love and peace and an abundance of good cheer. Thanks for stopping by this space to read and say hi - although I won't be writing here for the rest of this month, I will certainly be snooping around blogland to see what y'all are up to. In the meantime, and for now, I'll sign-off with a little Judy Garland:

XO!!!

Falling in Love...

...with Flossie the Basset:

Also known as "Floss-monster,"

"Flossers,"

and "Puppers."

The day after Thanksgiving we drove 2.5 hours (each way!) and picked-up our Flossie. She is soft and playful, into EVERYTHING (thank goodness for her kennel, or "den," as we like to call it), and we're lovin' her all up. The kids have been eager to help with the care, entertainment, and safe-keeping of Flossie; although it's a lot of work raising a puppy, I know the rewards will be huge and the journey a whole lot of fun. I mean, just look at those ears! Those eyes!

And what does our other Hound in Residence think of the new addition?

Toby is rather unimpressed, I think, but he's a pretty good sport. If I could read his mind these days I'd say he'll be happy when Flossie grows up because maybe then she'll stop trying to bite his tail! In the meantime, he'll continue to concern himself with squirrels and mail-delivery professionals.