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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."

~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce






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Unknown said…
Happy New Year to you as well, dear Joey! I hope that 2010 is an uplifting, joyfilled year for you and yours. Can't wait to see what creations you come up with as you master the art of the Mac...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monica the Garden Faerie said…
Not only a new year, but a new decade, all empty and open and ours to fill as we please! Happy 2010, Joey!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
joey said…
Oh that I will master this machine, dear Jodi (my New Year wish)! Leaving for the lake tomorrow to celebrate with dear friends and will trade my computer in for camera/snowshoes or cross-counry skis :)

Indeed also a new decade, Monica. Happy New Year, dear Michigan friend :)
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Victoria said…
Happy New Year!!And Happy Blue Moon..enjoy the magical evening..all the best in the new hyear! So happy to have found your blog and met you..you are super terrific!Awesome post!!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Anonymous said…
And a happy new year to you too Joey! May 2010 bring you many joys.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sweet Home and Garden Carolina said…
Looks like we were both thinking about that Blue Moon, Joey! I stayed up just to see it.

I hope the new year will bring many delights and joy your way.
Friday, January 01, 2010
Carol said…
It was a beautiful blue moon rising too! Happy New Year Joey! Lovely photo as always! Best Wishes for 2010! Carol
Friday, January 01, 2010
Kanak7 said…
So beautiful, Joey. I wasn't aware of the blue moon till a friend told me about it on New Year's day. How lovely!! And your photo is magical...surreal!

All the best for 2010!
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Marysol said…
Hey there snow bunny, best wishes to you and DH, for a happy New Year, filled with health and happiness for both of you.
Friday, January 08, 2010
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