Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Words

I don't make resolutions, but I love the tradition of picking a word for the year. Only problem is, last year I chose a word and, come December, couldn't even remember what the word was. Clearly, I had not carried that word with me through my days. This year? No word, no resolution. Just a few blurry ideas with maybe a lofty goal tossed in for good measure.

In the spirit of all the wonderful words I have been reading about, I am sharing a few words that have highlighted the past few weeks for us:


Pulley: Made by "A," as a gift for the girls (inspired by this). Let it be known that the one rule for the pulley was that they may not lift people on it.


Renovation: The antique soapstone sink in our basement has been given new life. 


Oreos: from this recipe. Click over and make them. The sooner the better.


Sledding: a blizzard is good for this one thing, and was it ever fun.

Wishing you all much love and luck in the new year!

14 comments:

  1. I am not one for resolutions either, but I love the ideas that you have captured in this post. Happy New Year my friend.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ha! Long-live the pulley rule. My kids seem to follow rules just like yours do. ;)
    Wonderful post for the New Year. Happy New Year to you!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Happy New Year - cool pics.
    hey - just awarded you a 'stylish blogger award' - if you wish to accept it just copy and paste from my blog :)
    Carrie

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ha ha. I love it. I think I might be the only one in the group who actually did the steps toward balance to the end, too.
    Nicola

    ReplyDelete
  5. ah, yes, the 'rules'. the pulley is very very cool.
    my goodness, the sink, the OREOS!, the sledding, very good things happening around your house.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh the pulley - I so want one. I think my kids might like it too. The Oreos - thank you - I've been wanting a recipe for homemade ones for a while now.

    Happy New Year!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm not one for resolutions either, and I love the highlights from your past few weeks, and the fun you had breaking rules:)

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love all the great things happening at your house. Love the pulley! We've had so much snow here too. Enjoy these days and have a wonderful new year.

    ReplyDelete
  9. i thought that was so funny that you couldn't even remember your word. :) thanks for sharing the recipe. i don't know if I dare to try it. it could be dangerous.

    ReplyDelete
  10. what a fun post! wishing you a wonderful 2011!
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  11. ooh! i covet your soapstone sink. xo

    ReplyDelete
  12. Gosh that snow looks good! Why don't you pick a word at the end of the year once you know what it was all about?!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Dearest sweet amy, this is such a beautiful fun post!! WOW look at all the snow...such fun!! Wishing you LOVE and JOY this new year sweet friend! Thanks so much for all the love, support and blessing you always sent my way! I look forward to sharing moe adventures with you this year! Love to you!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Awesome sink! Those oreos look a.maz.ing. And the sledding pictures make me long for cold snow. :-)

    ReplyDelete