ABOUT 10 DEGREES OUT.... FULL MOON....IT'S FRIDAY, FINALLY!...A GLASS OF WINE IN MY HAND, AFTER A VERY LONG WEEK !...JUST FINISHED CLEANING THE WHOLE HOUSE...FINISHED ALL THE LAUNDRY...JUST GOT OUT OF A 103'  HOTUB...ENOUGH ENERGY TONIGHT TO JUMP OUT AND MAKE A SNOW ANGEL JUST TO FEEL MORE ALIVE!... ~NOTICE MARS, YES MARS, TO THE LEFT OF THE MOON!, ...TOM IS UPSTAIRS MAKING ME MY LOW CALORIE DINNER AND I CAN HEAR HIM SINGING TO MY IPOD!...IRIS IS RUNNING AROUND OUTSIDE BECAUSE THE MOON IS SOOO BRIGHT SHE THINKS IT'S THE MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON & IT IS ACTUALLY ALMOST 7:30PM!!... SHE HAS HAD ENOUGH FOOD & TREATS TODAY TO CHOKE A COW!!!...NOW SHE IS DIGGING IN TO A RAW HIDE BONE!...GEEEE....LIFE IS GOOD! :)

I got the hint...

  O.k.,  well, I got the hint. :)
 Yes , I have failed miserably on my commitment to post on my blog regularly! LOL.
  I have finally packed up Christmas....UGH. Hate that job!

For the past two weeks I have been working on building a website for a friend of mine. http://www.toadstackleshack.com/. I am now well versed on all aspects of bass fishing lures!
More than I ever actually would need to know. :)
It's almost completed. Just a few finishing touches and it will be ready for all the fisherman to
make their purchases for this years fishing season!

  I have also found my way back to my book, 'Lot's and Lots of Marshmallows.'  From time to time , I just have to tuck it away.  I find it easier to work on every few months. I think it's almost ready!
There is a shoreline children's writers competition , http://www.shorelinearts.org/tassywalden.cfm , in Feb.and I would like to submit an entry.
  The book is a sweet little story of Miss Willow's magical garden, where marshmallows bloom! Yes, marshmallows!  Hence, the name of my blog!  Those of you who know me or have visited my garden are very familiar with the 'marshmallow garden' at my home!
  My goal this year, one of many, is to get started on the artwork for the illustrations....in my spare time...LOL.
  Then ,eventually, I would love to see it in print. 

Other than that, there is not much else going on. We are in the long & dull winter months here in New England.  I am not much for the cold seasons.
 .... Dreaming of my gardens for the 2010 season.

Talan & Chase, picking marshmallows!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

 Well, 2010 is upon us!  Not sure what happened to 2009?  It went by so swiftly.
 
 The hussle and bussle of the holidays is behinds us now.   It was busy with preparations for a rockin' Christmas Eve gathering at my house with family & friends,  followed by a lovely Christmas dinner at my sister Debbie's house.  Good times had by all!  Wonderful memories were made.  We actually woke up the following morning still laughing at the fun we had during a full three days of shopping, cooking, decorating and  a gift exchange so funny,  that I could watch the videos over and over again!
Far too many wonderful photos to share, here are just a few.

  My Dad & I, my nieces Amy, Sarah & Megan...and
Iris in total holiday humiliation.

Ribbon candy ...just like Grandma used to have.  A gorgeous centerpiece
sent to me for the holidays from my father.  And scrumptious chocolate
covered strawberries hand dipped by my nieces.

  A delicious dinner at my sister's house, good food, a very
tasty bottle of red wine & a  fun kazoo rendition of jingle bells!

  A 'priceless'  moment with my eighty year old father playing Santa
once again on Christmas Eve for his Great-Grandchildren. Talan, Chase and little Gavin gazing in glee as he arrives!

Chase later informed his Great Grandpa
that "Santa had Crocs on just like his!" Too Funny!


















My husband Tom and I.

 Gavin, as visions of tractors dance in his head.

 The  luminaries were all lined up like little colorful soldiers.

 And last but not least, the family shot. This isn't everyone...

we have about a dozen others that  were unable to join

our 'reindeer games' this year.

 

  A FABULOUS CHRISTMAS FILLED WITH LOVELY MEMORABLE MOMENTS!