Happy New Year!

I haven't blogged in quite a while, and that's because I have been enjoying family time, home time, and holiday time rather than being on the computer as much.  But I did want to say Happy New Year, and share some of my goals for 2011 as well as a few favorite holiday pics.

1. Re-read some really great books, in addition to reading some new ones.  Some of my SILs and I are planning to read Carolyn Mahaney's Feminine Appeal together, which is really exciting.  I always have stacks of books I want to start, but I'm choosing what should rise to the top. 

2. Sewing.  I am the new owner of a sewing machine, thanks to a very generous Christmas gift from a friend!  I have several projects in mind I want to try, but first I'm planning to sort of learn with a few practical things, using fabric I salvaged when I cleaned out my closet.  I also have a little bit of pretty fabric stowed away that I'm excited to get my hands on. :)

3. Home organization.  I would like to really improve in this area.  I think for the past year or two, I've sort of just gotten doing the basics.  I'd like to streamline quite a bit, and clear out closet space, etc.  I know this won't happen overnight, but planning to do a chunk at a time!

Here are a few fun pictures from our Christmas festivities:

Lots of cousin time -- playing piano with Cede

Christmas day -- so fun to explore all the new gifts

Playing in matching jammies on Christmas eve

Little helper ready to bake!

Reading with older cousin "Mack" (as Susie says)

We had several opportunities to enjoy the snow!

Cutie Christmas dress and babylegs