226- Scary Shadow, 227- Nuts, 228- G N' R, 229- Boots, 230- Baby Love, 231- Love, 232- Party, 233- Phone Home, 234- Blue, 235- Aloha, 236- Olympics

If my stairs can see their shadow, guess who else did today?? Yes, Shubenacadie Sam got scared and ran away, meaning spring is 6 more weeks away. Who is Bill Murray trying to fool? Spring is always 6 weeks from February 2nd.

Maple roasted peanuts. Yum!

Axl Rose, the legendary. In concert. It took me 40 minutes to get over the fact that he looked like Mickey Rourke in 'The Wrestler" and then I could enjoy the show. Also, not playing 'Don't Cry' did not go unnoticed.

These boots are comfortable, have great grip and go with both jeans and skirts nicely. I also got a great deal on them!

A friend is baby bound and a couple of us planned baby shower games galore. Guess the baby food being one of them. Don't they look appetizing? Poor babies who have to eat creamed corn (#1).

If I had never met Tom Selleck I would now be your regular ol' crazy cat lady. I would live in a small, yet practical home, with funky decorations, knick knacks aplenty and minimum 6 cats all sharing one litter box. I would clean it periodically and I would hope my house did not smell like cat urine, however there are no guarantees. I am a sucker for cats. Some people like big, hairy, stinky dogs. I like Mews. Here, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty...

When I have babies, I'm going to be the world's best party thrower. That's right, all thanks to this $4.98 book that includes the balloons and confetti to do it. I promise I won't be all talk either, I WILL throw awesome parties :P

My old phone's insides fell out, so it was on to a new one. Not like I enjoy spending my money lately, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.

Days like this make you think it's spring. Usually it's accompanied with -25 degree weather and you are shocked into reality. Winter sticks around for awhile. But where are the snow days?!?! That is the perk of Winter, and I'm still waiting...

Aloha!!

The Olympics began and all of Canada is on board, which means everywhere you look, every channel you turn on, every radio station you listen to it's OLYMPIC Central. I'd be ok with it if I cared... the opening ceremonies were impressive though! I enjoyed the whales.

216- Bamboo, 217- J & J, 218- More Planning, 219- Songs, 220- $, 221- Awww, Pumpkin, 222- Games, 223- Snow, 224- Basement, 225-Fruity Perfection

I kill all houseplants. I don't know how, but I do. Even bamboo. Maybe this is why I have rotten luck sometimes?!

This movie made me want to cook, cook, cook! I enjoyed it, good no brainer, the way I need it to be!

Another planner/checklist that I have nothing checked off of. I have things crossed off that there will be no hope of me ever doing (taking dance lessons with my partner)... I need to get on that for an October wedding huh?

Here are a sample of songs you just may hear at our wedding... 1st dance still undecided, and will probably stay a surprise, but it may just be on here ;)

Save, save, save. That's what the next few months will be. But it's all going to a good cause. Marrying then procreating. That's right, a means to an end. Some people dream of running a country. I dream of birthing a baseball team.

This has become a fan favorite. Pumpkin cake with Browned Butter Icing. I will share the secret, if you make a decision for me. Fair trade, I say.

I had a games night with one friend. We left it as a tie, in order to keep our friendship. I hope for it to happen again, next time with more people, just to liven it up a bit.

The snow that comes, just doesn't come at the right times... like 3am or 5am or 6am. Still no snow days, but I keep hoping. That little unexpected treat is a welcome surprise any day!

I don't often photograph my basement. Could be the coldness of it in the winter. It's fun though- darts, keyboard, treadmill, games, photos.

How perfect is this strawberry?!?!

207- Dream dress, 208- Ticket to FUN, 209- Planner, 210- Mornings, 211- Eh O', 212- Michael S., 213- Wishing for Summer, 214- Sand, 215- Slow Cooking

I would love a dress like this (probably in off-white, with a red or black sash). It has pockets for goodness sakes. How comfortable is that? I definitely want my dress to have pockets.

We were suppose to go to the filming of 'This Hour' Friday, but it was postponed to Monday. Good thing I'm over 16.

I have started making lists. Have I mentioned I love lists? My ideas are in here, now I have to get these ideas in the making... slowly, slowly...

Is this a welcome sight? MMM...

This is a souvenir from CBC's 'This Hour... has 22 Minutes'. We had to cheer and be hilarious. I could be an actor.

Hello, Michael S., nice to meet you. I'm sure we will be seeing a lot of each other, once I get my act together.

Winter makes everyone think of warmer, dryer days. For an inservice day at school, I planned a day at the beach. Wouldn't we all like to spend a day at work pretending it was the beach?

Speaking of the beach, these jars hold sand from A) Nova Scotia and B) Jamaica. Can you tell which is which???

Slow Cooker Cook-off at work. I own this slow cooker. It lives in the basement and has never been out of the box. I will slow cook someday.

199- Bake me a Cake, 200- Back to not Christmas, 201- Home, 202- It's There Because I'm Sober, 203- My Tree, 204- Beauty, 205-Cupcakes, 206- Martha

I cleaned the baking cupboard, I do a lot of baking so it has a lot of junk.

Christmas came down and normal life is back. It's not as pretty, but it'll do. I have some Rock Arts for sale, if anyone is interested.

I am a homebody. I enjoy being home, homey feels, homey smells, homey don't play that.

It's there because I don't drink it. If I were an alcoholic... there would be no liquor in the fridge.

My sister gave me my favorite tree in all 4 seasons for Christmas. Everywhere I go, I have a favorite tree. Work has a great one to stare at during staff meetings. NB home has this one. My house now has one on the front lawn. I didn't realize I enjoyed trees so much.

When I set out to do this blog, I wanted to pay closer attention to beauty all around me. Even when taking the photos, I miss it... but looking at them after, I get to enjoy it more.

I got 4 page-a-day calendars for Christmas... this cupcake one looked delicious today! My main man Martha (you know Rainman- "My main man, Vern."?- Funny). She makes wedding planning easy and beautiful. Thank you, dear. I appreciate it!

193- 'Ring'ing in the New Year, 194- 2010, 195- I grew up in 2009, 196- Last day of Vacation, 197- Molly Doesn't want to Work, Either, 198- Liquor

New Year's Eve was a low-key event, as it has always been as of late. I like just hanging out at home, I think because I spend so much time during the week away from home that when I can be here, I enjoy it! Plus, houses are expensive... best to make the most of your money! I thought this ring was the best photo to take for the close of 2009, it sums up how perfect the year was and shows what's in store for 2010.

Here we go... another year!

2009 was the year I grew up. I FINALLY after 11 years of not driving, got my licence. Legally I can drive. Realistically, I probably shouldn't.

Vacations are so wonderful. Cups of coffee to drag the morning along. No alarm. Early morning television and blogging. I could be a work from home person. As long as I didn't have to work until 11 and I could be done at 2. :)

Molly didn't want me to go back to work either. She said "Mommy, please stay here with me! Feed me lots and rub me while I sleep!". Sadly it was back to work for the long, cold month of January.

Over the holiday I spent some time cleaning cupboards that needed a sprucing up. One being the liquor cupboard. I am ready for a party!