As you may know, Elwyn is our cat and one of our dearest friends.  Since we don’t have kids…he tends to be our test subject for pictures and new lenses.  Mike got a new lens from my Dad that I used (50mm, how fun)!!

SUPER SCRATCHER!!

It is a really neat lens because it doesn’t zoom (what a concept!)  You have to position yourself (gasp!)

We are really looking forward to the New Year.  I have a head cold since Christmas Day and a moderate ear ache since (yes, I went to the doctor today, I never go to the doctor. I will be ok.) And am really looking to feeling better and normal.

I have been thinking a lot about my mom and continue to miss her everyday.  I still can’t believe it has been 3 years this coming January 2nd since she passed.  She helped me so much to be the woman I am today…I see so much of her in me.

My thoughts and energy go out to many of my family and friends going through challenging times with health, money, loss, distance and change…and would be interested in helping any way we can.

Hope that good things will come in 2012!  Best wishes to our family and friends in the New Year! See you all soon!