personialized gifts

Maybe it's because my name is not very common. Maybe it's because they make me feel special. Whatever the reason, I love gifts that either have my name on them or point towards something that is uniquely me. My friend Valerie gave me this ornament with my name on it. It was perfect on so many levels...

the first dusting of snow

this week, we had our first dusting of snow. the deck and tree limbs were covered. it felt so cozy and wintery and fresh. i just love it. it left me wishing for more.

my new RAV 4!!

i love it! it's smooth and pretty. our dogs love it. it feels so safe and fancy. it's our first car with the remote control locks. i'm loving it!!! those of you who know me, know i don't love driving. but the other day i actually thought to myself, "where do i need to go today?" just so i could drive it!!!