Inspiration Friday Party No. 17!

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It's almost a New Year!
What will it hold?

The rollercoaster ride that is this life guarantees us that there will be surprises and joys and challenges in the coming year.

Are you a Resolution maker?
I'm not really, but I do have a lot of things on my mind as I close out 2010. Things I'm dreaming about.

Like where on earth to put this thing...

I was at TJ Maxx the other day (go figure!) and there it was buried under a pile of other artwork. It called out to me but I didn't listen.
Then...it haunted me...and haunted me...it cried,
"Come back! Come back!"
So I did.
And it was still there. Which we all know means it was meant to be mine all along.

Do you want to see it in all of it's gigantic glory?

But where to put it?
There it sits in the laundry room just waiting patiently while my hubby huffs it all around the house holding it up for me in a myriad of places. He's such a giver!
I'm pretty sure I know where I'm going to hang it but, I think I will let that be a surprise for my first post of the New Year!

But, even more than decorating and home projects, we are purposing as a family to do a lot more of this....


In just 4 days, this boy has become quite adept at Chess and is begging to play every day with Daddy. We almost got a Wii this year (I know we are the LAST people on earth to not have one!) but then he mentioned wanting to learn to play chess and, let's face it, this was a lot cheaper! Don't worry, he got other gifts too.


And I am purposing in the New Year to do a lot more of this...




I'll admit it...I love a good mystery! Not just any mystery, though. I like old-school stuff like Miss Agatha Christie and I got the above this year for Christmas and I've already been sucked into the world of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.


And my hubby and I are reading things like this...

We know she is only 3 but it's never too early to start preparing for what is coming our way and this book is especially excellent for those with girls ages 7-12 (and on into the teen years).

We are daily praying for God's wisdom and guidance as we prepare these little people to go out into the world someday.

And, I've decided that when it comes to my long list of home projects for this year, I am just going to ease into things.

Because, well, I'm tired!

So, here is a sneak peek at a quick and easy change I made this week to our master bathroom.

I'll show you the rest next week!

So, do you make Resolutions?
I know those creative juices are already flowing with dreams for next year! Or, maybe you are just still enjoying Christmas and the memories from this past year. I have seen so many amazing posts with your highlighted projects from 2010 and you all blow me away! I can only imagine with the New Year will hold.

I'm sure it will be an adventure!

Now, let's get to our Inspiration Friday Party!

What did you get for Christmas? What were your favorite projects from last year? How are you preparing for next year?
I can't wait to be Inspired by you all!

You know the drill...

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3. Please link back to the host blog, Southern In My Heart, so that those who visit your blog will be able to find some wonderful Inspiration from everyone else.


And let me leave you with this as we usher in 2011,
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him..." Romans 15:13

Happy New Year Sweet Friends!
From this Southern Girl at Heart,
Vanessa