Hi everyone - I've been missing you all! I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas! We had a great time! I got to hug everyone under the mistletoe like I planned - some people twice :o)!! It was definitely a PINK Christmas here
pink wrapping paper
pink sugar cookies
and Santa even left me some pink ping pong balls (thank you Santa - I love them)!
McStudly and I got everyone a fun, personalized shirt for Christmas - to wear when they come back here for our annual New Year's Eve Party - talk about fun shopping (and seeing them opened and the laughs were even better)!
We all had oodles of laughs with these :o)
Really, all I wanted for Christmas was for everyone to come to our home, and to feel welcomed and loved, to forget about all the troubles of life and the world - and to have a day of laughter, lightness and fun! And, Santa gave me that, too - thank you Santa!
The shirts were a big help, and a crazy game of "Quelf"
rounded out the laughter and fun!
I took the day after Christmas off to rest, and then, one of the most special times about the holidays came for me:
my brother, Kevin, is home - and that's where I've been for the last week or so - enjoying every minute I can with this guy - before he heads back home to Florida! We had coffee at Starbucks and chatted for several hours today! Man - oh - man, do I love this guy - I'm so grateful to get to be his baby sister :o) !
We have a family dinner tonight, and tomorrow I'll be prepping for the big New Year's Eve Party - fun, fun! And, between all of that, I've been reflecting on the past year, my Word last year (REST), and on my Word and plans for the year to come!
I truly have missed you all - and look forward to getting back to blogland and catching up with you in 2012 :o) !!
And, I wanted to pop in and wish you all
the Happiest of New Years in 2012!!
TTFN,
Kelly
Those shirts were a fantastic idea. I love when people come up with a comical, thoughtful way to express love and affection during the holidays that puts the focus of gift giving exactly where it needs to be. Super cute idea.
Happy New Year to you. I always enjoy my time here a lot, and look forward to more good reading in the coming year. Here's to sharing sewing endeavors and friendship via the web! :-)
Posted by: Brooke | December 30, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Oh gosh Kelly~ loved the shirts!! My DH can relate to all the guy ones! ;-) What did yours say?
My word for this year was 'fun' and I did have a fun year of blogging and sewing and making new friends. Next year I need to choose a word like 'organize'! LOL
Happy New Year!! ((hugs))
Posted by: Sandie~ call me crazy | December 30, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Happy New Year Kelly!! I must say, no one pulls off a pink Christmas like you do!! LOL!!
The t-shirts sure are funny and a good idea!!
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | December 30, 2011 at 03:19 PM
The shirts are SO fun!! What a great idea! I may have to borrow this one for a future Christmas! Happy New Year to you, Kelly!!! Hugs! :)
Posted by: Denise :) | December 30, 2011 at 03:36 PM
That looks like such a wonderful Christmas, sweetheart, I love those shirts so much! I used to have a bumper sticker that said "I'm retired, go around me"....lol...I wish you the Happiest New Year ever, dear girl!
Posted by: Allie | December 30, 2011 at 05:13 PM
What fun! Love the creative shirts - I'll bet those were a hoot to pick out! Hoping that the joy of Christmas continues in the New Year sweet girl!
Posted by: Ranch Wife | December 30, 2011 at 07:13 PM
I love those shirts.....think I will borrow that idea for next Christmas. Have a very Happy New Year Kelly...and thanks so much for all the positive inspiration you share with us all.
Posted by: Cheryl | December 30, 2011 at 09:18 PM
Love the shirts and what a lot of laughing went on :) Happy New Year Kelly :) Hugs Vicki x
Posted by: Vicki ♥ | December 31, 2011 at 01:52 AM
Hi Kelly,
The shirts were great, you guys sure know how to have lots of fun together. The smiles and happiness in the pictures made my day! I wish you good health, happiness and continued creativity for 2012.
Sending you a warm hug,
Carol Broughton
Posted by: Carol Broughton | December 31, 2011 at 03:28 AM
Kelly, you left out the picture of your shirt - I know you got one!!! Wonderful love in all your pictures and in your post. Happiest of all New Years. Judy C
Posted by: JudyCnNC | December 31, 2011 at 04:56 AM
Happy New Year Kelly! The shirts are fantastic! Have a wonderful party tonight! We're looking forward to a nice dinner out and then a quiet NYE - hopefully we will stay up until the ball drops!
Posted by: Denise in PA | December 31, 2011 at 05:19 AM
Love the shirts!!! Have a great and happy New Year...
P.S. I am going to bee a bee keeper this year...are you interested???
Posted by: Josie | December 31, 2011 at 05:51 AM
What a great Christmas you and your family shared. Love all the smiles and the fun.
Have a super great Healthy and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Nancy | December 31, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Catching up on you blog this morning - LOL - as always you made me laugh, sigh and carry on.
Thank you for your challenge to pick a word for 2011. Posted it on my blog sidebar even ... To some my word was "different" one - UP. The word UP inspired me to keep looking up all through the year. It worked - most of the time, and helped me snap out of it when things got looking down. Thanks Kelly!
Posted by: Gran - Knot-y Embroidery Lady | December 31, 2011 at 07:12 AM
What a great way to enjoy the holidays with lots of laughter and family times! The shirts are great...so much fun! Looking forward to 2012!
Posted by: dawn | December 31, 2011 at 07:15 AM
That would be a memorable Christmas with the funny shirts, what a great idea. You do a pink Christmas very well.
Happy New Year to you too!
Posted by: wendy | December 31, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Kelly Happy New Year to you and your wonderful family ... I love the idea of t-shirts, I must say that my favorite is the one for your husband lol!
I've seen my kids for Christmas but we spend the New Year only my husband and me because of the distance but we are all thinking together
Health, happiness and serenity to you and yours !!
Warm hugs xxx
Posted by: Jo | December 31, 2011 at 05:35 PM
The shirts are great. Bet you had so much fun shopping for them. You DH has a great one!
Posted by: Patty | December 31, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Those shirts made me laugh! There's no crying in bingo...what a hoot. So glad you had a nice holiday and got to spend some much beloved time with your brother. Happy New Year.
Posted by: Kris of Dandelion Quilts | January 01, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Those shirts are a great idea! Looks like you had a wonderful holiday. Wishing you a happy, healthy 2012!
Posted by: SuzK | January 03, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Those shirts are TOO COOL!!! They made me giggle...how fun! I look forward to the coming year of being inspired by you and your creations!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by: Michelle | January 03, 2012 at 11:58 AM