2011 is coming to a screeching halt.  And it hasn't been a bad year.  No surgeries this year.  No major home repairs.  I got promoted and a great raise.  I found a liquid Vitamin B that has been a miracle for my memory.  

So, 2011 is ending.   Joe and I have resolved to make 2012 the year of physical and financial  health.  It's going to be hard, and it's going to take lots of work and prayer. 

Let's do it!!!

Joe and his mom

Lily, Eric, Sarah & Maple

Lily's 2nd birthday.

Maple 5 months

Lena and Yuki, Sept, 2011

Serious Lily Sept 2011

Maple Sept 2011

Sofi Sept 2011 - Alone time with Grandma!

Ella's 4th Birthday!

Once upon a time there was a pumpkin.  The pumpkin was beautiful.

The pumpkin was steamed and peeled.

The pumpkin seeds were separated and prepared for roasting.

The flesh was pressed through the ricer.  Twice!

Now, the the beautiful pumpkin has been transformed and is ready to make into a wonderful pumpkin dessert.

The end!

Shiny things

 
This morning I received a file print to forward on to defense counsel.  All the Transnet stuff was clipped together with this tiny little binder clip.  I’ve never seen one that small.  So I’m taking apart the file print and sorting it into piles to make it easier on the atty’s office.  I can’t bring myself to use the baby clip because I only have one.  And it’s cute.    It’s the same with colored paperclips.  I hate to “waste” them on someone else. 
 
Sometimes, it’s a little hard loving office supplies.