Paper+Frame = Instant gratification

Looking for a little pick me up?  There are so many pretty wrapping papers out now.

I picked up this Paris monuments wrapping paper at The Paper Source and then found the simple frame at IKEA.  Total cost for the frame($22.99) and picture($3.95)...$26.94

Spruced up guest room=Priceless

Honey, I'm home......

Yippppeeeeee!!! 
I just got back from a fun girls getaway!  I had such an incredible time with my girlfriends.  We sat by the pool, shopped till we dropped, hit all the happy hours, danced like no one was watching, and we laughed so hard we cried.  


I came home "recharged" and ready to take on 2010! 


fun right? 


It gets even better....... my sweet husband, surprised me by spending the entire time working on household projects that we'd been "talking" about doing. 


He replaced part of our fence line that had taken a beating during a pickle ball tournament a couple summers ago, and part of the railing on our back deck needed some reinforcing(major tasks for the non-builder type, making it even more special).


Here's the topper .....  He put in a raised garden for herbs and veggies!  The miracle is that he managed to keep it a secret.  I was so surprised.  It's one of the nicest things he's ever done for me.  

When I was growing up my mom used to say to me, "hard work is love made visible".   Coming home to this, I couldn't agree with her more.....

Meet Floyd...

He's a grumpy 12 year old mini dauschund.  Tipping the scales at 18 lb's, I think the "mini" part might be a stretch.  His weight fluctuates more than Oprah's.  
He doesn't like most kids, strangers, the vacuum, rain, cold, etc. etc. etc(list is so long).  


He's not especially cute. In fact, lets be honest pictures don't lie, with out the Christmas tree hat, he's on the ugly side.  


BUT... he has character and that goes a very long way!

We got Floyd over 12 years ago and he had it good.  REAL GOOD!!!  He slept in our bed, was toted around like one of Paris Hiltons dogs, fed organic food, and was walked all the time.

That all changed when kids came along(3 kids in 4 plus years).  He was demoted and he was not happy! In fact he was probably a good candidate for puppy prozac. 
BUT as the years have gone by he's forgiven us and lightened up, a bit.  He sleeps more, bites less and rarely leaves "surprises on the floor".  


He's getting pretty old and we're realizing his days are numbered. 

So, lately we've been spoiling him, All 5 of us.  He's been getting tons of treats and lots of love, and this year he may even find a thing or two in his stocking. 

Lucky dog, we love you!!!

This holiday remember.......

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Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, furry ones too!

xoxo

Megan