Start wherever you are!

How wonderful it is to finally feel refreshed and ready to get back to work! I've had plenty of time to catch up with friends, eat way too much, drink just enough and even spend some quality time on that new sofa. Here is a bit of what I've been up too. The New Year was celebrated at the Westin in downtown Portland. They had a beautiful bar and the drinks were delicious!

Cristi rocked her litas like a real diva!

I wore my new hot pink wool motorcycle jacket.

We had a chance to have lunch with BettyLou and her Mom Crystal. These two are sweet as pie.

Being around her just lightens your spirit.

Her imagination inspiring.

We had on our matching Kiss Me Kitty leggings.

and made fish faces:)

and compared fins. I hope we can do it again soon. I also had a blast going to the arcade with Tammy and Fiona.

Fiona won a lot of tickets so it was a good day.

I went bowling with this beautiful family to celebrate their Dad's bday.

I sucked real bad but had a blast!

Afterwards we found a candy shop.

No I did not buy this. Even I have my bacon limits!

Nor did I get this.

I ended my vacation with a wonderful brunch out with these guys. My Dad and I have been going to the Crescent Cafe for years and it was so good to get back after being away for so long.

My Dad is doing much better these days and we hope when he goes back next month for a follow up PET scan that the cancer has stayed away.

You just enjoy the time you have.

I hope the year is off to a good start for all of you. It will be nice to get back into a rhythm but I do not want to fall into routine. Can you dig it?