In 45 minutes, we begin the last month of 2010...another year has almost passed. It is only logical that I begin to reflect on the events of this past year and all's I can say that there was a lot that happened; I had some great times and also some bad times. This was probably my most difficult year in a long time...it is hard for me to write that last line because I am a generally happy person, I see the positive in most things but I can say whole - heartedly that I was definitely tested many times throughout this year. I look forward to 2011 being a year of growth and hopefully a little less stressful than 2010.

Do you like my December sign above? I made it for the bulletin board at school using my new Winter Woodland cartridge that I scored 60% at Michael's on Thanksgiving night. I am definitely getting better at layering my shadow cuts. I also cut out the cutest wintery house to put on the board too but I want to wait 'til I am all finished with the entire scene I am making before I post it.

This weekend I hope to finish up making the rest of my Christmas cards to send out on Monday. After my craft extravaganza last weekend I am getting a little quicker with the creative process. I do hope to finish up my Christmas shopping this weekend...I did quite a bit yesterday with Cyber Monday but nothing crazy. Is anyone asking for anything special this year? I was surprised that I was able to come up with a few things that I wanted..usually I struggle with putting a list together. Of course I always want clothes but I doubt anyone would be brave enough to pick out some for me. Something on my list that I really want is a the new Zumba Fitness Wii game. I love to Zumba but is so hard to get to the gym, I think this would be the perfect thing to have at home. So hint, hint, wink, wink, nudge, nudge to any family members reading :)

Let's hope for some snow this weekend, it would be the perfect way to start out December!