Happy New Year my friends!  Yeah, I’ve been MIA. But, one of my resolutions is to be better about posting and updating among other things.

Here are a few things on my mind that I thought I would share with you and catch up a bit while I try to get back into my blogging groove.  Not sure if groove is the right word, but it will do.

1. Had a wonderful holiday break in Southern California with family and friends.  While SF is great, I miss all the people down there and it was nice to have some time with them.

2. My husband is the best. He bought me two pairs of shoes for Christmas. He must truly understand and love me to give me shoes. Rainboots and yellow peep toes.

3. I really want a dog.  Like reeaallly bad. At night I look for websites of local breeders for miniature schnauzers, french bulldogs and wire hair fox terriers among others. It might be a little pathetic.

4. We are having a string of bad luck with planes related to Las Vegas.  First when we actually went to Las Vegas 3 of our 4 flight attempts were canceled. Then every plane we have been on in the last 2 weeks has been delayed due to flying from Vegas. Not sure what this means.  But I liked Las Vegas and want to go back, if planes decide to cooperate.

5. We are cooking more. I account this to the fact the I received Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc and Ina Garten’s How Easy is That? for Christmas. I’m inspired.

6. One of my resolutions is to be better about sending things in the mail. Nothing crazy but birthday cards, just hello etc.  I think this will also help me use some of my crafty gadgets more.

7. The Pioneer Woman is coming to San Francisco for her book tour.  I mean, her blog is a daily read. her cookbook is on my kitchen counter right now and she inspired me to buy this Lego Christmas gift for Mark. I should meet her even if I do feel like a nerdy fan.

What is new with you?