Refection on 2009

On a down note, as you all know I lost my dad after a short illness at the age of 68, four of Stevens friends aged between 15 and 21... and a few other friends or friends of friends, in all not a very good year for loosing loves ones and friends. So what I would say to you all, is appreciate life and make the most of having your friends, family and love ones around you, as you never know what is waiting round the corner...

On a 'UP' note, my daughter got engaged to Matt, Steven turned 18 and had a lovely party with family, friends and even he's school teachers and assistants came along... and he went on a couple of holidays with he's school friends over the Island of Wight and Butlins in Bognor Regis... we did a couple of short breaks away to Wales and Dublin.... and of course Sam and Matt sneaked getting their house in, just before the end of the year...

Now what were my aims for 2009 that I set in January? well I think one was to (try) find time for a relaxing bath at least once a month, well I only got to about March with that one, BUT things have looked up the last few months as hubby has been working local, so have managed, drum roll please..... 4 baths in the last 2 months, da dah...

and as for the 52 Q&A, well, did cut a load of tags out, but got to be honest and only got to week 8...

As for Gina's Christmas challenge, that one started OK and which also got to March, so got 3 gifts made, but again other things took priority, like my family...

...but when I actually did some crafting I did use up some old stash like CC blog challenge.... OK OK and I have bought new stash to replace it...

So what are my aims for 2010? well you're just have to watch this space........