Well… that’s Christmas 2010 done and dusted!
I hope like my family, you too enjoyed your Christmas celebrations. For us it was a relaxed day full of feasting, presents, family and good memories. Our only hiccup was the dishwasher having a post lunch hissy fit, spewing water everywhere. Luckily I returned to the kitchen just in time to catch it before any real damage was done. The funny thing is, even though I have a dishwasher, I rarely use it. I thought everyone would appreciate having a day off ‘clean up’ duty on Christmas day and used the dishwasher for a change. In the end we had twice the workload with the dishes and a flooded kitchen to clean up. Perhaps a new dishwasher will be on the wish list for 2011!! LOL
I must have been on Santa’s ‘Nice List’ this year.
My Christmas stocking was filled with all kinds of delightful things. Even the item on the top of my wish list made it in there. How spoilt am I? It’s a Canon SX30 IS.
I’d been coveting the Canon G12 for ages, but at the last minute I switched to this little beauty – I just couldn’t go past the 35x optical zoom. I’m loving it!!
So with the Christmas celebrations over, I’ve enjoyed the Boxing Day sales (where I snared a few bargains), walks on the beach and spending time with my family. It’s been a fabulous few days.
There’s still more holiday fun to come and I’m looking forward to seeing in the New Year on Friday night.
I always see January 1st as a fresh start… and there’s lots to do. I usually pack up Christmas early in the New Year, clean the house and restore our usual decor. There’s calendars and diaries to be filled in and plans for a whole new year to be made.
As the New Year approaches, my wish for you my friends is to remember…
life is short,
break the rules,
forgive quickly,
love truly,
laugh uncontrollably,
and never regret anything that made you smile!
I’ll be back next week with lots of studio news and some sneak peaks at the new pattern range.
Happy New Year ~ Kerryanne
Nice camera! I wish I could get barefoot pictures on the beach this time of year. Enjoy the rest of your holidays.
Santa gave me a new canon camera too! EOS 500d and I love it…enjoy taking snaps on yours 🙂
Ooh sweetie! LOVE your new camera – especially the gorgeous pic of footsteps in the sand – in the words of Daryl Carrigan “It’s paid for itself already!” HA !!
Lovely post sweetheart – I’m looking forward to 2011 as well – new beginnings – and it’s gonna be GREAT!
Hugs sweetie!
Vikki xoxo
YEAH!!!! xx Kerryanne…
Hey I have already packed up xmas stuff..
I too received lots of totally gorgeous goodies….
(would make a good post…but whatever)>>!!
have a great new years eve…(not that i am into it!!)..
but alas…there is a new year looming…
I cannot wait until all the fuss is over…& the TENNIS begins!!~~
xxx andrea
Hi Kerryanne,
Best wishes for you and your family for 2011. I love your picture of the footprints in the sand, it would look fantastic framed.
Karen
Glad to hear your dishwasher event wasn’t too bad.
Lovely beach photo – enjoy playing with your new toy.
Enjoy the rest of the holiday – can’t wait to see what you come up with for 2011.
Happy New Year
Toni :o)
Hey there lovely lady,
Thanks for your lovely comments on my last post. It’s so good to be back in the swing of life & of course blogging!
I am too loving your new camera, you lucky thing!
Sending you love & best wishes for a fabulous 2011!
S.x
Lucky girl, I love the camera and can’t wait to see your photos taken with it(the first one looks great)
Enjoy the holidays and I’m looking forward to see what you have planned for 2011
Lee:)
Hi Kerryanne,
Oh, you must have been a good girl this year, that camera looks fabulous!
Looking forward to seeing your new studio and latest creations.
Hugs,
Anna
Hey Kerryanne! Hmmm … I seem to remember another watery adventure you had in Melbourne … at least THIS one didn’t involve a bump on your noggin! :0) Glad you were able to relax and enjoy Christmas Day (minus the dishwasher dying!). Can’t wait to see all the lovely pics you take with your new camera and I’m with you about squeezing the juice out of life, cos it’s short and we have to make the most of it. Hopefully 2011 includes a play date for you and I … FINALLY! :0) Big New Year Bear Hugs!! KRIS
Happy New Year Kerryanne..thanks for taking such good care of us in 2010…enjoy a fab new year..take care..
Congrats on the new camera Kerryanne!!! 🙂 Wishing you every good blessing in 2011! Thanks for all of your love and encouragement throughout the year 🙂
Thanks Kerryanne for your great blog over the past 12 weeks. There were so many great ideas and although I didn’t do all of them I was certainly ready for Christmas with my hand made gifts ready on time. There was a great sense of comradary with people I have never met which is the true spirit of Christmas. Look forward to next year. Sharyn
Kerryanne what a great post
Love your list of things to remember – life is short, break the rules,forgive quickly,love truly,laugh uncontrollably,
and never regret anything that made you smile
Alison
I am extremely impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your blog.
Nice photos, you’re such a professional one.