Still woke up with a headache today.   I can't believe it.  I need to run and get groceries.  I was suppose to do it yesterday, but just couldn't.  We are suppose to go to a New year party tonight.  I think I will make the food for it and send hubby and Tommy.  If my head is still hurting I just don't think I can make it.   What a icky dreary day...I am off to make my menu and shopping list and get some groceries.  Later!

Still not feeling very well today.   I have a massive head ache that I have had now for two days.   I am taking some tylenol with codeine I had from my car accident and it doesn't even help.  I am not a very happy person to be around right now.  I am off to rest and read in the quiet.

Good Morning - So much I want to blog about, but just can't get my thoughts in a organized fashion.   I am in the organizing mood of course.  I rarely shop, but love to shop in January at clearance sales to fill up my gift tub and for home items.   I need to run a few errands this morning and then I will work on my projects for the day.   I plan on doing laundry all day and working on going through all the paperwork in the Dining room and organizing it!    It is a never ending battle for me to keep up with the records and paperwork that comes into this house.   I have not been very good this last year of keeping up with it all.  Hubby was thinking that a file cabinet in the dining room would be helpful and I am finally agreeing.   I think I will look for one! 

I did go to Kohl's and found a few things that I wanted to update my kitchen.   I live in an older house and I have very little counter space.  I have always wanted to have a canister set for flour, etc,  but I have never been able to come up with an idea for that.   I finally did and I love my new canister set that I got for 70% off.  Do you want to see pics???  Of course you do!!!

BEFORE: Everyone just piled up anything they didn't want to put away on the microwave.  It was always messy.

AFTER:  I bought this little expandable shelf at Target and bought the canister set on clearance at Kohls.  I really like them.   We have so little counter space!   But I always wanted a canister set which would be more convenient for cooking.

BEFORE:  Not much changed in the this area.  I am hoping hubby will buy me a new butcher block knife set for my birthday!  We did remove the paper towel hanger that was affixed above the toaster on the bottom of the cupboard. 

AFTER:  I bought the matching utensil holder to the canisters and  a spoon rest that was smaller.  We also bought a new toaster on clearance as the old one the button to control the darkness of the bread no longer worked and was stuck in too dark!  Over by the sink you will see I also bought a matching little bowl that I use to put the scrubbing pad and things in to have the counter look better.

BEFORE:  This area did not change much.  I bought that little thing that sticks to the wall to put the washing wand in and the little matching bowl is new.   I would like to find one of those over the counter sink shelves and then I will buy a set of herbs to plant and put on the shelf.   We will see on that one.  But that is what I would like to do!

AFTER:   This is the last area of my counter.  The paper towels are on the counter on a holder now.  I also bought a new folding dish drainer that can be put under the sink when not in use.  As you can see the book shelf in the background still needs some decluttering as does the top of the fridge. 

I am going to take the little bowl from the sink with today to Joann's and look for some fabric to match as I will be sewing new curtains when I am taking a week off in January.   The hancock fabric site hd some great patters for aprons, hot pads and hanging towel that I want to match the kitchen as well.  

January is definitely my time too work around the house.  Will you join me???   Share you before and after pictures and inspire us all!!  Which room will you start with??

Today I will be focusing on my dining room so before and after pics will follow later today!!   Have a Great day!!

Some Up Coming Blog Topics:
New Years Resolutions Revisited
Budgeting 101
Frugal Ideas to Implement
Kitchen Make Over
The Binder Queen Speaks
Sewing Projects
Homemade Cleaners

I saw this on the LivingOnAdime website....I am always amazed by considering this!!

Mother Goose Re-Visited!

Theres was an old Social Worker

Who lived in a shoe

She had so many clients,

She didn’t know what to do.

So she spanked them all soundly

And sent them to bed…

And went out eating,

And drinking instead!!!

-M Goose

I am heading out with friends tonight for book group.  I really can use a night out with the girls!

What a nice relaxing family day we had!    We lounged around in our PJ's and open Santa Gifts.  Tommy loved his Diego Playset from Santa. 

Tommy bought presents for his family this year with his money he gets from the neighbors for getting their mail while they are at their cabin.   He went to the dollar store and bought each of us something he thought we would like.

Daddy Got Snacks...

Mamma received chocolate cookies and a angel .....

(don't I look thrilled to be out of bed, Tommy actually didn't wake up too early, thankfully!) 

Our afternoon was quiet and then we all helped to make supper.  Our menu consisted of King Crab Legs, Cheddar Biscuits, Vegetable Medley and Party Potatoes.   We enjoy a few glasses of sparkling juice.  After supper Josh and Amy ran some of the left over crab legs to her parents.   Once they came home we played Deal or No Deal.  Tommy loved saying NO DEAL!!!  

Then it was off to bed....a lovely day that is for sure!!!

Today, I am back to work and our regular routine.  That is nice in  way as well.....Have a great week!!

Gotta see our dancing Elf.  Tommy loved this!!  I am so gald HeartWomb shared this site with everyone!! 

GO GRANDMA - Make sure you click here, Mom!!!

GO GRANDPA - Too Funny!!!!

 December 23rd - Our Family Christmas Celebration

Family Friend - Justin

Dan, Joann (BIL's GF) and Steve (BIL) 

The cousins - Kristen, Auntie Julie, Bob, Amy, Tommy, Bob and Nick 

Gandpa and Uncle Dan

Grandpa and Grammy 

Joe and Lisa 

Josh and I 

(See my hair is lighter - Josh did my highlights for me!)

Hubby, Auntie Bonnie and Josh 

Kristen (cousin) 

Tommy

Tommy, Amy and Josh

OPENING GIFTS - Joe (Cousin) 

More Gift Opening - Josh, Dale, Erik Tommy and Hubby

Gifts Galore.....

 December 18th - Tommy's Preschool Christmas Program

All dressed up before leaving for the program. 

Tommy with Mommy and Daddy

Tommy and Josh

Tommy at his program.  He actually made it through the entire program without needing to leave the stage!!

Tommy and I are checking where Santa is on Norad Tracks Santa 2006.  He is pretty excited.   The joy of a child is priceless.