Back in the swing of things

Oh I wish I was one tenth as organized as you are!
It sounds like you had a fabulous Christmas!

Santa is full of great ideas! I have two boys (7 and 5) and it was also a Star Wars Christmas around here. I think it is amazing that a movie I saw at the age of ten is the favorite of my boys 32 years later. Will my sons children be getting Star Wars games?!?!
Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. I am off to start putting away some of my decorations too.

Ali, happy to read and see that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. I had a wonderful Christmas too because i came across your site and blog :-). i work nights and enjoyed the 4 days off to catch up on emails and other stuff. I like to say Thank You for sharing your creativity with the rest of the world and congradulations on your new bundle of joy and enjoy your R&R. It has become a ritual to read/view your site before i have my nap now :-). Thank U for being real and true to yourself.

Gotta love a man who cooks! My dh and I cook together too. Aw, Simon looks so excited. I'm looking forward to my word for the year again...last yrs. was right on.

Man! That's awesome that he slept through the Santa sheet change -- bet he was sooooo surprised when he awoke to find those!
Happy New Year to you all!

glad you had a quiet christmas...i think those are the best kind. i have been wanting to read that book...is it good??

We had a Star Wars Christmas at my house too! I would love to know what you are doing with the re-organization of the bedroom. My DS got 3 ships and I cannot figure out what to do with them. The are so big!

Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. I can't believe you were able to change Simon's sheets without waking him up. Did you have a story ready just in case he woke up?

My word for 2009 is: grow.
I am hoping to grow a photography studio, grow in my love and obedience of Christ, and grow a baby a little later this year!
Thank you for such wonderful inspiration!

Fabulous.
Hooray for the happy holiday. I know I'm a geek, but have to compliment Chris on the way he is bending in balance. Many guys have such curved spines when reaching into the oven. He is bending in balance using his legs and not his spine. Good move!
More info here: http://www.balancecenter.com/overview.htm
And enjoy your week.

Interesting book you are reading...are you really liking it? I so need to pick up a book and read. Seems like I've had a hard time getting one that really holds my attention lately. So excited to hear more about the word for 2009 and the new baby to come. Congratulations!

i'm just like you, in that i LOVE to put out decorations, but i'm ready to pack it all up once Christmas has come and gone. we put all our decorations away on the 27th, while most of our friends and family are keeping them up for the "12 days of Christmas."
are you doing project 365 this year?

I love how you are creative with everything, even coordinating with Santa on Star Wars sheets. That's just awesome. Simon is a lucky boy.
pureed turnips? I'll have to take your word on that one, lol.

The smile on Simon's face is just magical. I'm sure you're as glad to give as he's to receive. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Wow. The sheet thing rocks the house!!! Did he notice immediately when he woke up?

Ali, wonderful pictures and I'm still in awe of the Star Wars sheets surprise! That's awesome...I had to show my husband, a 36-year ol Star Wars fanatic, the picture of Simon opening his gift. He knew immediately what it was and told me all about it. Lol...thank you for sharing part of your life with us every so often. You don't know how much I look forward to your new posts. Keep it up! Yet, make sure you're getting some rest and taking time for you. Happy New Year!

I love the process of putting holiday stuff away too and getting back to everyday life. Sounds like a wonderful Christmas you all had. It'd be nice to have a willing, helpful & able partner in the kitchen. What a nice time for you & Chris! And....last but not least, as a mom, I'm trying to figure out the logistics of how Santa managed to get new Star Wars sheets on Simon's bed while he was sleeping. I could see it being possible as long as they were a bit of a heavy sleeper. Anyhoo...I love that magical touch!! Have a happy week, Edwards' family!

hey everyone! I spent yesterday catching up on the last week of December daily. Since I started mine at thanksgiving, and planned to end it on New Year's Eve, I can honestly say, I'm ready to be done.
I'm sure it will be a wonderful keepsake, I enjoyed it, and I'm glad I did it, but I'm over it, ya know? Ready to move on to the next thing myself.
I've decided the word for 2009 for me is: Easy
As in, I want things to be simplified. K.I.S.S.
Happy New Year to all!

I totally get it Chris - that's why I have stuck with the 25 days :) (it is more than enough for me).

So I changed my word. Simple. I think someone else said it maybe...
First, technology for me has simplified. I blogged about it.
I also chucked my 2008 album from my list of things to do. I just don't feel like being behind. I'm burning a dvd right now of all 2008 photos to stick in a pocket in my december daily album...which is officially ending today.
In the eternal words of Miss Scarlet Ohara..."tomorrow is another day"