Begin Again and Again and Again...

I'm still alive for those of you who have been wondering. Just busy. busy. busy! (tis the season :) I have a question for y'all. Since most of you are more experienced at this running/racing stuff than I am... How do you pick which races and how many you will do in the upcoming season? I'm fairly competitive and I love swag, so I'm thinking races will help keep me motivated. Just so we're clear, I know I will not place, (At least not this year!), but there is no way I won't give everything I have! Any advice/suggestions would be welcomed!! Saturday night was Mike's family Christmas with his Mom's side of the family. Lots of food and lots of fun. What else would we do when it is 16 degrees out, but go for a hay (sleigh) wagon ride? Yep. 16. degrees. Brrrr....... But oh so fun! Too cold for ya? How about a pinata? Not your style? How about homemade ice cream? Cards? Presents? Yep, we had it all. I'm so lucky to be a part of this family! I somehow man...

I'm baaack! I feel like I've been on vacation. Not so, simply too busy and too lazy to update my shop or my blog. So, tonight for the first time in forever, I'm doing both! Check out my Etsy shop for some cool new rings. I've recently signed on with a local brick and mortar shop to sell some of my goodies, so I'm very excited! Most of my items never make it to Etsy (due to the painful process involved in downloading from my camera), but hopefully I'll get a new and improved camera for Christmas (hint hint, Mike) which will make it much easier. My first attempt at a craft fair was a success. Hence the new home for my "stuff" in an actual store. I was also asked to attend another local craft fair. WOO HOO!! I love making things and have found my inner artist. I've begun to decorate for Christmas. I love this time of year and the spirit that goes with it. So, yes I am one of THOSE people. I've been listening and singing Christmas music for a coup...