(shhhhh. a new toy came today)

A new toy came for me the office today.




What, pray tell, does one put on a 500GB hard drive?

Anything. I. Want.

Yeehaw.

New Shop Site - Early May

I was finally able to stitch together a panoramic shot of the new shop site. I hope to post as visible progress is made.

Please pray for our cement contractor, as they had a terrible accident in their family last weekend, which led to the death of his brother.

Loss (the good kind)

Yep. That's a new button on the sidebar. I've often wondered about blogs that have SO many of them. How can they possibly have time to visit them all, or be affiliated with them? It seems like so much busyness! So this is a stretch for me.

I intend to participate in the May Day weight loss challenge, and part of participating is being accountable. Linking to the challenge, posting about my goals & plan of action, and then sticking to it. Accountability.

Now don't even start on me. I've mentioned wanting to shed pounds to various people and I hear, "Why? You look great." While I don't necessarily agree, I should point out that I'm doing this because of how I feel, not how I feel I look. I have minimal energy, less stamina, and a closet full of clothes that haven't been worn since Mudge. Getting into those favorite, comfy jeans of mine is one of the goals.

So, for the next 6 months or so, I hope to keep up on weekly posts about this challenge. And if the thought of yet another mom fussing over her weight bores you (and I don't blame you), then click on over to waterdivas.net to see what Jodi & I are up to. Maps! Web Albums! A video! A multi-woman trip on the Mississippi in 4 days!

This kayaking gig? Yet another reason to shed some pounds. I rather have the extra weight I'm lugging around be my gear, not my rear.

There are blogs out there that have the prettiest layouts, and I've noticed that there is a common denominator! It's Jules at Everyday Design.

She is offering a chance to win a free blog makeover!! So if you're interested, click on the image above.

Now, if I win I'll need to decide if Anderson Adventures or WaterDivas will get the new look. Care to weigh in, Jodi?

iPod contest

Thanks De, for the heads-up on the contest. I hope one of us wins!

If any of you are interested in a chance at winning an iPod, click here: