Say it isn't so...

I've been following along with We Spy:You Spy for a while now (since Spy #13, something blue). I don't remember how I found out about it...I believe it was through my friend 'themathchick' (thanks Tara!). Today, I went to see what 2008's last spy was for the year and I read that Nicole & Beth are ending the We Spy:You Spy challenge blog. :*( But, I can totally understand. With families, work, LIVES in general, it takes a lot of diligence to keep up a blog and maintain some sort of balance & sanity to your life. ;) And that's coming from someone who doesn't even blog frequently. LOL But, here's a Very Big Thank You to Nicole and Beth...

(cute gals, aren't they?)

for sharing their creative thoughts, pictures, words & comments. Thank you both for being a part of my life. I hope to see you out here on the internet from time to time. :) I've thoroughly enjoyed taking a part in their challenges (and one of the main reasons I started my blog!) and thankful for all the wonderful people I've met through following along. I think I've become a better photographer, in part due to them and their challenges. :) Thanks gals! I wish you both nothing but the very best! I hope 2009 is a great year for you both...and all of you out there who drop by my little blog from time to time.

So, go check out this last spy....it's your last chance! Have fun!

We Spy : You Spy #46

...a gift

I received this birthday gift in the mail the other day, from my friend! Here's what was inside:A collection of Tazo teas in a pretty little bamboo box. I've tried a couple flavors so far - they're very good. It was a nice birthday :)

Hope you're all enjoying the holiday season. Thanks for stopping by for a peek!

Have yourselves a merry little Christmas...

...just a little note to wish you all a Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful holiday :)

We Spy : You Spy #45

...a tree

(click the link to go to the WS:YS blog, here.)

This tree is at our local library, to help promote the drive for scarves, mittens, hats, gloves, socks, etc.

Thanks for stopping by & taking a look! Have a wonderful holiday season. :)

We Spy : You Spy #44

....a favorite
(click: We Spy:You Spy)
This Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer is my favorite. I like the coolness that the peppermint leaves in your mouth, even though you're drinking hot coffee. I wish they sold this all year long!

Thanks for stopping by & taking a look. Happy holidays to you & yours, however you celebrate this time of year!

12 of 12 for the Twelfth Month

*1/5/09 - Update! Here's my December edition of 12 of 12:(Used Holly McCaig's "Jingle Bell" kit - freebie).
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!

Have a great day :)
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12/12/08:

Today is/was the 12th of the month and that means '12 of 12'! I forgot to post this at the beginning of the day, in case anyone reading this was interested in participating. Sorry :) If you'd like to participate, it isn't too late. If you took pictures today, pick 12 and put them on a layout page. Doesn't have to be fancy. A little journaling about what's going on in each picture is nice so you can look back at it months (years?) from now and you'll know what you did (or didn't do) on this day. Then, share your 12 of 12 over at the 12 of 12 blog - click here, and post a link in the comments. :)

Twilight

This week's challenge at ShutterSister.com is to capture twilight. Here's mine...