December 28th, 2011 
LeeAnn That is what I am doing this last week of 2011 – pressing my reset button. This was a busy and stressful year-end for me, and when I get stressed I tend to develop some unhealthy habits. I have taken this week off and am attempting to rest, relax and regain my perspective.
We are in the mountains and received a light dusting of snow last night.
Today is very cold – with a strong wind.
A lesser known fact: Western North Carolina is also known as the mouse capital of the United States (or so I have been told). In our last mountain house, we struggled with mice constantly. I opened a drawer in the kitchen once and found packs of gum that mice had chewed. So far, we have been lucky with this house. But it is always on my mind.
Today, when I walked by the guest bedroom, I got down the hall and thought – “was that a mouse on the bed?”
I went back and looked a little closer…
and then even closer…
Gracie is a little stressed with the change in scenery too.
As an aside, if things look a little different to you, it is because I accidentally deleted my header while trying to make some changes. Luckily, I have some talented friends who are helping me to update the blog.
I hope all of you have a happy and safe new year and I will be back in 2012, reinvigorated and ready to blog!
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Love the pics!! Happy that you are able to have the time to “reset”!!! See you in 2012…xoxo
Thank you Janet!! Hope you are getting some rest and relaxation in too. Miss you! xoxo
LeeAnn, I know how you feel. I hope you get that rest and relaxation and get revamped for the upcoming year! Gracie looks too comfy on that sofa. I hope that Oprah helps keep the mice out of the cabin! Looks like she fell asleep on the job.
thanks Jill – hope you get some rest and relaxation too – I know you have been busy preparing for the jury (sometime you will have to explain that term to me as it means in the art world).
It looks like the perfect place to reset and also very wise of you to take the time and focus to do so. We’ve been traveling to visit our families and return home tonight — something we are really looking forward to! Can’t wait to see Grace and the kitties. I think it’s great you bring Oprah with you and looks like she found a nice comfy place to reset, too! So funny! Happy New Year and I’m looking forward to all your blog posts in 2012, LeeAnn!
Thanks Robin – safe travels back home for you! I know it will be a joyful reunion for you and Grace (and the kitties)! Happy New Year to you and your family and I look forward to continuing to connect in 2012!!
I love that Oprah was hiding behind the cushions! Very nice to seeing you press reset. (promise you’ll keep pressing it??)
I took this week off as well. It feels great, but I think I could use another one to fully recover from 2011.
How lovely it is that you have a physical retreat. I’ve often noticed in myself and others that a change of scenery can precipitate a change in attitude – even if only temporary. Is it the same for you?
Ilegirl – yes, a change of scenery can do so much for me!! I am lucky that I am able to get away to this retreat. Happy New Year!
Beautiful snowy pictures…. my Hubby and I are planning on taking a little day trip through western NC when he feels like it.
And I love the picture of the cat “hiding”… that would have freaked me out! *grin*
Hope you had a wonderful Holiday season.
Paula – thank you for visiting! I just visited your blog and I love it – will follow it. I love all of the animals, especially, of course, Lily. I hope your husband feels better after his surgery!
Is your mountain home close to Asheville? I just wondered because that is where I am. 🙂 Hope you are doing great! Your babies are beautiful.
Hey Amy – thank you on the babies!! Our mountain house is in Little Switzerland, NC, which is about an hour from Asheville. I love Asheville! Hope you are doing well!