January's Ten Things

January was a busy month for me!  I always get the clean/rearrange bug in January, and this year it was no different!  I'm tired!  But I have lots to smile about when thinking about January!

 '1.  I cleaned my master closet, my linen closet, my pantry, a storage closet downstairs, and scrubbed my dishwasher and washing machine this month!  Things are looking good!
2.  I enjoyed several fabulous outings.  A dinner party with couples, a Relief Society Party full of laughs, and a spontaneous night out at the movies with my friend on a week night!
3.  We got to go sledding, and it was wonderful fun.

 4.  I moved my sewing room into what we lovingly called "the purple and gray room" making it my favorite room in the house!

5.  I had fun sewing this cute and TEENY TINY necklace (also from Wee Wonderfuls):

 6.  Madeline's birthday was, of course, a major highlight of the month!

7.  The kids went back to school after a very long (and fun) break!  But hey, mom's like breaks too and they happen when the kiddos are in school!

8.  We did A LOT of painting.  First in our bathroom make-over and second in a bedroom downstairs.  Then we moved the kids into NEW rooms.  But that will have to wait for another day!  Here's a preview:

 9.  My brother came to town on business and I get to see him while he's here.  If you've met my brother, you know exactly why that would make me smile.  He IS happiness to me.

10.  My friend gave me my first knitting lesson yesterday.  It seems harder than crochet, but I can tell I will enjoy it.  As soon as I get out of the awkward bubbly uneven stage . . .  :)