All I Want…
It’s the day before Christmas and I hope you’re all ready and settled. Thanks for all your song comments from my song post. They were so much fun. I’m sharing my favorite Christmas song with you today. Have a wonderful Holiday. I hope it’s merry and bright and full of joy.
Much Love,
KwanaHappy Holidays from Us
Well, there is one week left till Christmas. I have most of my cards sent out but of course I run out of stamps just two shy. Oh well, it’s back to the post office for me.
Speaking of cards. Here is a ridonkulously sick holiday card from Me and Jack to all of you thanks to JibJab and Elf yourself. Sorry I couldn’t resist. I think I have officially gone over bend.
Much love through this holiday season.
KwanaOh Christmas Tree- 09
What’s Jack up to? Poor Jack has been a little tippy on his toes? He walks for a bit and then starts to hop. I’m afraid he has a cut on his paw. So we’re tending to that. Ouch. Any advice for me on that? How to help the pain also how to get him to stop biting and licking at it? And check him out. Boy does he need a haircut.
First off thanks to all the new people who stopped by yesterday for the PW talk. It was quite a day for me for blog hits and much appreciated.
As promised here are picture so of this year’s tree which is pretty much last year’s tree since it came out of the box from the basement. Thank you Martha.
As you can see I have lots of ornaments that I add to every year. I still have to pick up this years ornament for the kids. Must get on that. at the rat I’m going they’ll be hanging it on Christmas eve. Oh will it’ll still count.
Something corny that I do and I just can’t stop (superstition maybe?) is I always have an ornament for the hubby and me. Sometimes it’s a store bought one and when times are a bit leaner or time gets away from me I just wing it. As long as it says we’re still hanging together for another Christmas. You see we were engaged on Christmas eve. But that’s a blog post for another day. *wink*
What are some of your traditions?
Best,
KwanaJoy
Thanks to the lovely Chocolate Covered Daydreams I found a blog that is new to me called Barking Mad! And Audrey is having a wonderful Target gift card giveaway. All you have to do is write a post about what brings you joy. You can visit Audrey here. But act fast. The post is due today.
So what brings me joy? Hmm … you’d think this would be easy to write but not so much since my mind is currently filled with clutter of what I need to do and have to get or need to get me through the day/month and into next year. You see Joy is something I constantly strive for, not something I see myself as always having. But if I think about it, I know that I do have it. Deep down on the inside and I just need to keep tapping into it and not let all the clutter of my world hold it down.That said there is lots of Joy from the outside too. Things like: sincere smiles from friends and even strangers, looks of love from those you love, a good laugh that always brings joy, unexpected kindness from strangers. That always fills my heart.
Joy is when my family is all home safe and sound and snugged in their beds. Or maybe that is a bit of Peace of mind?
I have found much joy in the generosity and spirit of the blogging community.
And in the care of my writing friends and friends who have supported me as I continue my long quest to publication. Thanks PIC and Lovely Crit Partners, Jen and Jeanine!
There is also Joy in laughing with my knitting group. I love it when we all crack up over something and the needles have to stop.
Oh and I also find much joy in a good period movie or a great romance with an alpha hero and a strong heroine. That gives me lots of joy.
Best,Kwana
P.S. Even if you don’t have time to enter the giveaway. Please comment here on what bring you Joy and get some joy in thinking about it. Or write your own post and please let me know so I can stop on by. That would bring me Joy.
P.P.S. scroll down to see my Giveaway winner and to hear about my Bleak weekend.
Holiday Giveaway!
What’s Jack up to? As I write this Jack is hanging in his spot under the bed with the latest toy that he’s chewed to bits. Lately I’ve been finding stuffing in the oddest places. Oh well, that’s my Jack.The holidays are here, really they are! And really I am still so not prepared. This is seriously turning into a thing with me this year. Way to cut it close, Kwana. Sigh.Ah well, I’m not going to let my lack of planning or get up and go ruin holiday cheer on this here blog so I’m having a Holiday Giveaway. Yay!!!
This giveaway is featuring a beautiful notebook/sketchbook from one of my favorite artists, my good friend, Patricia of PVE Design.
notebook titled: Life’s a BeachMany of you are fans of Patricia’s work from her blog or you may have been lucky enough to have commissioned a work of your very own. I’m lucky to have had her design my above banner which I always get compliments on.Well Patricia has opened up her own Etsy store where you can get some of her works at really great prices. Perfect timing for for the holidays. Please go and check it out here.
Now for the contest. Help me get a little more in the holiday spirit, gather new readers and fill my iPod while I’m at it.
1. You must be a follower to enter.2. If you tweet or link to the contest you can submit another entry.3. With your entry please leave me the title and artist of your favorite holiday song to add to my holiday playlist.The contest is open until Sunday 12/13 at Midnight.Easy Peasy!Best,
KwanaAwkward Family Photo
What’s Jack up to? I really am thinking that Jack thinks that he’s human. This weekend he was a snooty McSnooter with our other neighbor dog Mr. Bean. Giving him the cold shoulder like sweet Arya, but happy to say hello to Mr. Beans pretty owner. Oh well. That’s my snooty dog.
This weekend I braved the family tradition of the corny Sears holiday portrait session. Yep, after last year’s hot mess I put on my big girl mommy panties, gave all sorts of evil eyes, bought matching black tops (yep, I’m that woman. Thought I’d up the torture this year) and took the DH and dear teen twins to Sears once again for the awkward photo session. Here are a few choice lines from the night:“Do you know how much I hate this?”
“This is the worst”
“I’m so starving.”
“He’s so stupid.”
“Loser.”
“You know we’re the oldest ones here.”
“Um, Dad can you sit up straight.”
“Chin down”
“Sorry, you blinked on that one.”
“Brother, sister, um, just a little closer please?”
“Please.”“Hey mom, did you know you have a lot of grey hairs now?”
“Oh crap!”
CLICK!
Photo thanks to Awkward Family Photos.
Check to out here for loads of laughs.Best,
KwanaSweetness
Happy Friday! I hope you have a sweet weekend lined up.
I have a busy one and I hope with all the running around it will be sweet too. I’m about to kick off the holiday season (and not panic- see below) with my RWA chapter holiday brunch on Saturday. It’s always a fun gathering. I wonder if any sweet potatoes will be served with all the literary talk?Best,
KwanaThe Day After
Happy Friday after Thanksgiving. I hope you had a wonderful day and got to spend time with those you love. The DH took the dear twins to the Macy’s parade in the morning which was so much fun for them since they have not been since they were babies and it left me with time to get in a few NaNo words before heading for dinner at Nana’s.
If you’re reading this blog it must mean you’re not out in the Black Friday shopping madness today. I sure thought about it. Real Hard. But these images will show why I’m not out today. If you are or did go out. I wish you best of luck with finding great bargains. Me, I’m still hanging with my NaNo writing. Only 4 days to make my deadline. Tick Tock.
Best,KwanaGiving Thanks
From Me and Jack and the whole Gang,
With Love,KwanaFeeling Parched
What’s Jack up to? Jack is gearing up for a long holiday weekend filled with family and the dear twins. No more lounging about it’s about to be wild up in here.Me, I’m hoping to get my NaNo writing done in the midst of all the holiday running around. Don’t ask me how. It’s a mystery. Yikes.
The DD had been dying to show me this nutty YouTube video. Yes, these are the things that occupy the teen’s minds nowadays. I have to say I saw it and thought how silly, but still funny and I also thought of one person. So this goes out to you, Kristen. It made me think of your post here.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow. Hug all those you love and be thankful for them.
I’m so thankful to all of you for stopping by and hanging with me. Smooches.Best,
KwanaP.S. What did you all think of the results of Dancing with the Stars? Did you watch? I was not surprised but also not happy.
