Off and running in 2013.....

Not!!! 

Joe is sick.  He has caught a nasty cold and I have banished him to the bed for the day.  The Christmas decorations can wait for the weekend to be put away.  My main project today is to sanitize everything and do my best to not catch what he has!!  Happy New Year!  LOL

The weather is beautiful today.  The doors and windows are open to a wonderful breeze.  A high is predicted of 73 today.  Perfect!

I put the pork roast in the crock pot this morning, at 8:00 a.m.  It is beginning to smell delicious!  We will also have kraut, black-eyed peas and some mashed potatoes.  A combination of north and south traditions, for good luck in the coming year!  I hope Joe will be able to taste!

I just watched the Rose Parade.  The floats are so pretty, and I am always amazed at what they can do with live flowers.

We went to bed last night, shortly after 10:00.  Joe was tired (and now we know why) and I didn't want to sit up for another two hours.  Luckily, he got up to go to the bathroom, which woke me up at 11:55!  I turned on the bedroom TV and we both watched the ball drop in Times Square - so we can say we saw it happen and welcomed the new year properly!  LOL  Went right back to sleep after that!

My wish for you all is for a blessed, joyful new year!  We all know there will be tears along with the laughter and fun, but let it all be blessed, and may we have the strength and faith needed to see it all through!  Keep the joy in your life, no matter what!

God bless you!  Thanks so much for your friendship here!  Peace, love & hugs!