How did I spend my New Year’s?

Well, I tivo’d Australian biggest loser marathon and spent the day cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and watching the show. It has been a nice quiet day!

I wish I could say my tree and decorations are all snug in the attic. They are still out. Oh well, there’s always tomorrow.

I made the dips and little piggie in the blankets, and about four other things… they were yummy but when we went down to Mom’s for dinner tonight (ham, hot rolls, black eyed peas, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, fudge) I left it all there because tomorrow is back to the old diet! I’m ready for it!

I’ve also been reading about new year’s resolutions on a lot of blogs. I like what I’ve been reading, very inspiring stuff out there. I am constantly reminded why I love blogging so much when I am out reading your blogs. I haven’t put a pen to my list yet but I have several things swimming around my brain. I read a great devotional about making resolutions and what God’s word says about that. I think I’ll post it on my faith lift friday post. It was really good!

I’ve been saying (a lot) that 2008 will be GREAT! I feel it. I can feel God’s love and blessings shining down on me and know it’s going to be a year full of blessings. I pray blessings for all of you - my bloggy bff’s! Love you guys.

What do you think of skateboards? My kids think they are really fun to ride down the hill in front of our house! They are not yet professionals, but they do love to play.

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Warehouse Skateboards is owned and operated by skaters and we care a great deal about your customer satisfaction. Your feedback is always welcome. Our goal is to make you happy enough to want to tell your friends about us!

My bloggy buddie Haley is having a fun giveaway this coming month!

Pop in and sign up to play along!

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The (first) challenge for Haley’s scrapping contest was to post photos from the holidays and then tell about them. I just realized I don’t really have any from this year!! Can you believe that? (It’s true). Amanda hijacked my digital camera to take hour by hour pictures of her with boyfriend (which all look identical let me add) and I didn’t ever get it from her with all the busy-ness of the holidays! I know there are pictures. I actually took some of them with Matt’s sister’s camera… but I doubt I will get my hands on them. So, Haley I guess I have failed the first part of the contest, but more than that I am so sad that I don’t have pictures of this Christmas! I think I’m going to fix it (sort of) by taking lots of pics today while we are taking Christmas down! (does this count Haley (:?)

PROVIDING THE TOOLS TO GROW

What inspired Project Orange Thumb?

Started in 2003, Project Orange Thumb is a grant program that provides community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education.

During their inaugural year, they partnered with the Chicago Park District and the Garfield park Conservatory Alliance to provide tools, materials and support to three community gardens in Chicago.

Marking their 5th successful year in 2007, Project Orange Thumb^SM has provided over 100 community groups with over $200,000 to create and develop their own special community gardens. These included projects geared toward community involvement, neighborhood beautification, sustainable agriculture and/or horticultural education.

Community garden groups, as well as schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, etc. are encouraged to apply.

Grant Recipients Receive:

• Up to $1,500.00 in Fiskars^® Garden Tools
• Project Orange Thumb^SM t-Shirts for garden members/volunteers
• Up to $800.00 for other materials such as plants, seeds, mulch, etc.

Visit Fiskars Garden Website for more information!