wrapping it up
feeling a little tired, and frustrated at not having yet completed all my non-Christmas tasks by today. I had a shocker today with cranky kids. It seemed that every time I tried sitting down to do something, it only lasted for 5 minutes before some minor tragedy occurred over food or toys. Tomorrow is another day. And the day after that is Mr N's birthday so until then I really can't get too excited about Christmas. This year it will be nice and quiet. We are heading out to a restaurant for lunch, avoiding relies, hopefully having some fun in a pool and cooking an easy no fuss meal for our dinner.
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I just want to wish you a very happy, safe and joyous end of the year. I might post before then, if not, I'll see you next year.
note: this pic was taken by mr A. He stood on the toilet to get my face in. it took him over 14 tries, but eventually he got one of me without 1/2 my head out of the frame.
Wonderful blog and websites. I think Mr. A did a wonderful job with taking a picture of mommy. You are creating wonderful memories and artful chilfren. I've enjoyed your blog and look forward to looking in on you and your world periodically during 2008. Happy New Year to you all.
Posted by:Tess | January 03, 2008 at 03:16 AM
Such a rich portrait. Very real, and very lovely :)
Posted by:Sylvie | January 01, 2008 at 04:21 AM
I hope you had the very Best Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!
Posted by:junice | December 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Hello lovely, so good to see you. hope you had a good time, nice n relaxed. x
Posted by:Zoe | December 29, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Happy Holidays!!!
Posted by:mia | December 28, 2007 at 09:25 PM
Merry Christmas
Posted by:patchie | December 28, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Happy holidays to you and your family.
Posted by:jc | December 28, 2007 at 02:49 AM
lovely blog, i am looking forward to seeing more next year....
Posted by:Mirjam (miryam) | December 26, 2007 at 02:48 PM
hey you! nice to see what you look like
thanks for the christmas wishes and we'll be intouch throughout 2008! x
Posted by:justine | December 24, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Wishing you and your dear ones a merry, merry Christmas and a smashing start to 2008.
See you in the brilliant new year, g xo
Posted by:gracia | December 24, 2007 at 06:03 PM
hello dear! such a gorgeous photo of you, hope you have a lovely christmas, talk soon xxx
Posted by:sarah | December 24, 2007 at 02:06 PM
Lovely to see your face!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by:Mirre | December 24, 2007 at 05:10 AM
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family Tiel. Great shot and you look just like I thought you would!
Posted by:Louise | December 23, 2007 at 08:48 PM
what lovely story! And he must be so proud to have taken such a good shot. Have fun splashing around the pool next Tuesday.
Posted by:greenolive | December 23, 2007 at 07:39 AM
Dutch hugs and a Merry Christmas to all of you!
Posted by:nicolette | December 23, 2007 at 04:46 AM
I love this photo of you. I haven't even attempted any projects with the kids. Maybe some paper snowflakes today. Happy Christmas Tiel!
Posted by:Sonya | December 23, 2007 at 03:13 AM
Mr A is one clever little boy, what a perfect photo portrait of a special Lady. Merry Xmas to you all and I love your idea of a no-fuss meal I am keen to have ham sammies for Xmas dinner myself :) Jodie C
Posted by:Jodie | December 22, 2007 at 06:34 PM
I here you!! I am not even close to getting "that" list completed before Christmas... not even the new year...
Your illos certainly brighten up OSR .. I get to peek at them when I go for a wonder down the street for a chat....when I should be working!
Posted by:Carly | December 22, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Wonderful portrait - nice hair! (I do have a hair fetish). A sweet couple of birds .. der!
xx holidays. I'm glad to have 'linked' up with you this year!
Posted by:Tara | December 22, 2007 at 08:27 AM
And a big Merry Christmas to you too !
Posted by:Violet & Rose | December 22, 2007 at 07:54 AM
Merry Christmas to you too!!! :) Nice to see you!
Posted by:natascha | December 22, 2007 at 06:42 AM
Love the portrait. I had my son do the same thing and he is 2. The pictures turned out funny and I love them for it. Happy happy holidays to you too!
Posted by:Ursa | December 22, 2007 at 01:53 AM
joyeux noel!
Posted by:adele | December 22, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Happy holidays to you too. Such a nice bird landed on your shoulder! ;)
Posted by:Pina | December 21, 2007 at 11:34 PM