We have had some great holidays from Thanksgiving to my birthday. I turned 47 on January 3. Tim and I celebrated my birthday on New Years day (which it snowed!) as he would be back on the road by my birthday. His schedule this week is worked around the National Championship game between our Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Long Horns! That game is tonight and it looks like Tim will make it in time. We are so excited and ready!
During our break, Mark Ingram of the Crimson Tide won the Heisman Trophy. He is the first to do so for the University of Alabama. This season has been magical.
Tim and I only got to spend 2 days in Alabama for Christmas.... but those two days were a blast. We stayed with my daughter and son-in-law. 
That is them in the picture below.
That is them in the picture below.Below is my son Nick and my Daughter Erica.
Now some exciting news.....at least to me. Growing up in Alabama you didn't get the chance to see much snow. Every 15 years or so you might get major snow accumulations. I am like a kid when it comes to snow. Here is what I woke up to this morning!! This for me is one of the many benefits of moving to Illinois.
Pepper had a blast early this morning running around in the snow. I will try to get some pictures of her next trip outside.
I have decided to try my hand at selling some of my crocheted creations. There are a couple specific craft show and festival here in Carlyle later in the year that I a going to have my own spot for setting up shop so to speak. I will also be including some fabric artwork, embroidery and fun sewing projects. Wish me luck. I am a bit nervous about asking someone to pay for my craft projects......But, I can't succeed if I don't try!
I am off to do some laundry and crochet. I have the blinds up and I have wonderful views of my snow from my favorite chair.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year.
