Christmas Cards!

Right now I'm surrounded by old pictures - some from the 70's and 80's, a lot from the 90's, and a bunch from the 2000's.  It makes me think that it might  be about time for me to start really thinking about the pictures I take and the memories we create!

Enough so that I might even be convinced to mail out a Christmas Card (yeah right...Happy New Year card) this year!

Of course that means that I'll have to find a picture that includes both me and Mark (no, Rocky will not be in it - he prefers solo portraits....and let's be honest, the amount of grief I would get for sending out a Christmas Card with only our cat on it would be even more than I can handle!) - I'm thinking the big tree in the lobby of the Contessa this weekend will be perfect (hence, the New Year's Cards).

But, the best part about the whole Christmas Card thing is the tons of options that are available -  especially on Shutterfly.  Their collection this year is incredible!


Some of my favorites include: (http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards)

(Apparently I have a thing for different fonts)

Which one is your favorite?  Go to www.shutterfly.com to see more!

I guess you'll just have to watch your mailboxes to see if those cards really do get sent out this year!

PS - Shutterfly also has make your own calendars (http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars) and personalized thank you cards (http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thank-you-cards) that could really come in handy this time of the year as well.

Gingerbread cookies

The first Christmas cookies are done!

Mark says they are good. I say Royal Icing is a pain.


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HOHOHO!

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It's starting to look a little like Christmas...

Hopefully by tomorrow the tree will be fully lit and trimmed, wreaths and garland hung, and Christmastree dishes on full display!

We're so excited to decorate this year - and very grateful for the wonderful tree!

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The Hunter & The Hunted

This morning at approximately 7:58 a.m. I managed to notch the first buck of my admittedly novice deer-hunting career. After patiently waiting for an hour and a half (and watching a doe and her yearling treat the surrounding flora has their personal buffet) I sighted in a buck I had seen thirty minutes earlier and fired. I was confident I had executed a successful shot, but the deer bolted over the fence onto the neighboring property. I immediately exited my stand and found evidence that I had, in fact, made a successful shot. Dad heard my gunshot and came to assist my efforts to locate the deer. In no time at all we found a big 8 point buck approximately 30 to 40 yards away. We then proceeded to drag him through the barbwire fence and down to the Gator, which Dad had procured from the owner of the property. Dad skillfully and adroitly prepared the deer for the processor, although his clothing was overcome with what is sure to be a permanent crimson hue.

Do not think that I escaped the situation unscathed. I fired my rifle in a fairly awkward position, and, when the gun kicked with my shot, the scope hit the bridge of my nose. This resulted in a small gash across the left side of my nose, and possibly a slight fracture. From my perspective it was a small price to pay.





This final pic is of a deer called Bruno. Bruno made himself known to us on Thursday when he followed me all the way across a water tank, up a hill, and to my truck. Upon reaching my truck, Bruno came close enough that I noticed he was wearing a makeshift white velcro collar with the words "Pet Bruno" scribbled on it. Bruno then proceeded to approach me and lick both my hands and stay until I petted him. He came and watched this morning while we were cleaning the deer.

NookColor

I've been holding out on getting an e-reader - but I think I have finally found one that I might be able to commit to - the NOOKcolor.

 

Full color, touch screen with wifi and free 3G service.  It also runs apps in the background so you can listen to Pandora while reading.  I like Barnes and Noble's "lend-me" abilities and it supports other types of files - which means borrowing library books should be possible very soon as well.

So...anyone looking for Christmas ideas - click Here

One down

I've finished my first place mat!

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