Time goes faster in summer, of that I am convinced. The daylight hours are longer but they travel at twice the speed as winter hours. December was but a blur and January is here already. I am completely in my happy place right now. I adore summer time. I just need it to slow down.
Bakugan were the hit of the Christmas goodies in my household. Well, for the boys anyway. I enjoyed a loot that included a puppy (it looks so real, I must share photos) a new set of paintbrushes from Braden, a set of pink rub-on letters from Abby and a stash of chocolate to last me until next Christmas from Jacob. I love what the kids buy me. It just goes to show what they think my priorities are by what they bought me.
New year's resolutions, anyone? I, for one, started one few months back .. reading. I can sit in this office and work 16 hours a day and I'm still making sure I read at least 10 minutes before I fall asleep. It's a biggie for me to carry that on. My favourite book of the past few months? well, one i can actually talk about online, is 'The Lovely Bones'. Book that didn't quite live up to it's reputation? 'Twilight'. Book that I wish I'd written the name of so I could recommend it to others? That one about the girl and the fishing village and the guy that got shot and she is accused of doing it. The book I'm going to start tonight? Tuesdays with Morrie.
Another resolution? Carry on walking. I started walking about mid November, I was going at about 6am to be home by the time Paul went to work as he goes quite early. I haven't walked since well before Christmas though. I need to get going again if I am going to use it as an excuse for being able to eat copious amounts of bad food and consuming large amounts of alcoholic beverage in the sun for the next few weeks.
Talking of new starts - here is a layout that recently featured on the Aussie Scrap Source blog. Yep Paul and I can tick off "Getting Married in Vegas by Elvis in the little white Chapel" off the list. Next mission...
Laters
Oh, I'm with you on the Twilight hype! I'm enjoying the series (just started book 2), but why the hype? I just don't get it!
And the Lovely Bones was an awesome book...
Posted by: cate | January 01, 2009 at 11:48 PM
That Vegas wedding was such a hoot. Your page brings back the memory of watching you two...such a cute couple and what a great testiment to your love for each other.
New Years resolutions? Ah...in one year, out the other!
Posted by: Jodi | January 02, 2009 at 02:06 AM
Oh, I LOVE that LO!!!!! That is my new fave. Such fantastic Nic layering. And brought back funny memories of that day, too :) Happy New Year friend!
Posted by: Lisa VanderVeen | January 02, 2009 at 05:22 AM
what a cute layout looks like you had a great day.Happy new year.Take care Kerry xx
Posted by: kerry murray | January 02, 2009 at 11:52 AM
ahh yes, another recommendation for The lovely bones, I am kinda sad Peter Jackson is making a movie of it.. I'm sure no movie can do it justice, enjoy the new year, and the perks that come with it!
Posted by: Danice | January 02, 2009 at 01:41 PM
I think the book you mean is "Snow falling on Cedars"...a very good read.
Posted by: Pamela C | January 02, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Happy New Year Nic
I'm with you on the reading thing having just started again recently but have the problem that once I start to read a book I do very little else - have to find a balance - lol
Gorgeous layout
Posted by: Bronwyn | January 02, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Aaaaaah, your Vegas wedding... I remember reading about that, and I LOVE that you scrapped it. :)
Happy summer! Happy new year! Happy happy! The days are dark and cold here, but I'm happy that it's summer where you are. Really. :P
Posted by: Barb | January 02, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Your layering is always so awesome..another great page .. LOVE IT . .
Happy New Year
Sasha Holloway
Posted by: Sasha | January 02, 2009 at 09:51 PM
May 2009 be wonderful for you and your family Nic.You have inspired me to start walking now it has colled down somewhat...40 degree heat the last week was not the best time to start.
Posted by: Janet | January 03, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Hmm, Twilight - even our teens don't seem that excited by it.
My key word for the year is BALANCE in all things. My goal is about promoting my art more consistently.
Have a great 2009 Nic; may the year be kind to you and yours.
Posted by: Cath | January 03, 2009 at 04:34 PM
LOVE the layout, adore the layering.
Thanks for that, I need to find The Lovely Bones and possibly Snow Falling on Cedars if that's the name. Alway's up for a good read and everything else goes to the dogs.
I hope your Christmas was a blast...
Happy New Year to you and your family Nic.
Posted by: Lainie | January 04, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Cut and Pasted from my email account....I was devasted I seem to have lost your email addy.
Hello Nic
I was just visiting your blog and read in your previous post that you were selling some left over kits. It's a long shot but do you have anything left of anything pleeease....I'll even take your personal scraps (goofy smiley here).
Posted by: Lainie | January 04, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Gorgeous layout. I love how well you manage all those layers.
Posted by: Christina Hill | January 05, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Hi Nic
I met you in Christchurch at scrapbook Art and just love your work.
I am the lady that does 8x8 albums for my grandchildren.Just heard that number 3 is on the way.I am hoping for a grandson as doing a book in blues will be interesting for a change.
Keep up the great work
Bev
Posted by: Bev Jackson | January 05, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Love the layout Nic.
I also enjoyed the lovely bones. Am reading Barbara Erskines Daughter of Fire at the moment. Shes an amazing author!
Happy New Year
Posted by: karen | January 06, 2009 at 09:42 PM
oh man, i loved that book "lovely bones" one of my faves. funny thing, i just put "tuesdays with morrie" on my to read list. we must be on the same wavelength again. i'm sorry you didn't enjoy twilight. i loved it! but i'm a total vampire groupie! lol always have been. my all time favorite tv show has to be buffy the vampire slayer! :) i'm sorry i've been neglecting reading your blog. it's the same for everyones. i've got very very distracted by facebook lately! lol the photo a day thing? i think you pretty much do that with your blog. that's how i think of my blog. so don't cause yourself the stress. you're already on top of things. you're way ahead of the game! love ya darling. xoxoxo shauna
Posted by: Shauna Immel | January 10, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Glad to hear that Bakugan were all the rage in your household as well. Aside from the benefits of combining imaginative thought with strategy development skills, the game ties in to the anime TV series so kids can be entertained for hours (unfortunately, for too many hours sometimes!) Anyway, good luck with all the small parts (they store well in a shoebox), and please be sure to keep the game pieces away from children under the age of 5 (can be dangerous).
Posted by: bakugan-starter-pack | January 22, 2009 at 01:13 PM