I'm HOME and as tired as can be from traveling. Delay after delay in airports and on planes... Alan picked me up at the Dallas airport and we pulled into the driveway this morning at 4:30am.
Here's quick note to wish all of you a VERY happy New Year! 2009 is going to be super! I've already got a stash of fun projects to share with you -- stay tuned!!

Glad you made it home, your Mom loved your visit. Sorry we didn't get a chance to see you, maybe the next time.
Posted by: Peggy | January 06, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Wow! I think those would be great toys to make for kids! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Meda | January 04, 2009 at 12:48 AM
So glad you're home safe and sound. Tiny Tim e-mailed me and told me that things just weren't the same around there without you. He told me of a search pary the hens were organizing to locate you and bring you home. When they heard how much snow there was up there in Washington, Tim decided that a search party would not be a good idea. He knew his jackets were not warm enough and he was afraid that he might get lost in a drift. He crowed a huge sigh of relief when you pulled into the driveway at dawn. Just in the nick of time. Happy homecoming, Anna...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | January 02, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Happy New Year Anna, Anna and all farm critters!! Hoping you have good health and good fortune all year long! Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Tempest | January 02, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Happy New Year! Glad you made it home safely!!!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | January 02, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Anna, I am so glad that you are home safe and sound. It is too bad your trip had to end with such chaos at airports! I LOVED the photos of your parents home. It looked beautiful.
I am sure that the puppys and Alan are very GLAD to have you back!
HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend! Big hugs and lots of love to you and Alan and the critters!
Manetta
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | January 01, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Hi Anna...........
Happy New Year!! I loved reading about all the fun things you did while visiting your family. The pictures were wonderful!!
Glad that you are home safe.
Hugs,
Vicky~~
Posted by: Vicky Sitterly | January 01, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Glad you got home safely. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your folks place and some of your craft projects. Your Mom will miss her crafting partner especially with all the snow. I know I haven't wanted to go anywhere with all the snow we have had and bad road conditions. Look forward to seeing your projects Happy New Year to you and Alan and menagerie. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | January 01, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Welcome home. Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy new year. Always enjoy your blog and your creative endeavors. Can't wait to see what's in store for 2009.
Posted by: Ellen | January 01, 2009 at 06:20 PM
I'm glad that you are home! I know that Tiny Tim missed you so! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Brook | January 01, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Happy New Year! Glad you are back safe and sound!
Posted by: Sharon | January 01, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Welcome back! I love to travel, even with complications, but it sure is great to be home again, isn't it?
Posted by: Cheryl R | January 01, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Welcome home! Glad you made it back from the Great White North! Your pictures were beautiful, as were your felt and snowflake ornaments. I can't wait to try them myself.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Michelle | January 01, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Welcome home. Get some much deserved rest. Being from the Dallas area, that airport can wear out the best jogger! Glad your trip was safe and fun. Loved your posts while you were away. Thanks for all you do! Linda Crowder
Posted by: Linda Crowder | January 01, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Happy new year, Anna! And welcome home! Love all the pictures that you took at you mum and dads place. Love all the snow! Its a lot more than we have here in Norway! Cool!
Hugs from Desiree
Posted by: Desiree | January 01, 2009 at 12:25 PM
So happy you are FINALLY home! What a crazy travel experience you had coming and going! :p
It will be great to see what all you have created for us this year! I can't wait! A very happy new year to you and Alan!!! AND all the critters! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | January 01, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Happy New Year, Anna.
Love your photos and the ornaments.
How is Tiny Tim...he must have missed you.
Have a great day
Karen x
Posted by: karen | January 01, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Glad you made it home safely. Happy New Year to you and yours!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 01, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Welcome home! Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us! Happy New Year. ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | January 01, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Happy New Year! Glad you had a safe return. I bet you have seen enough snow for a while. :) Can't wait to see all your creative and inspiring projects in 2009.
Posted by: StampinCathy | January 01, 2009 at 10:51 AM
I happy you're home safe.. even if it was a long trip! Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Michelle | January 01, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Happy new year! Glad you are home safe.
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | January 01, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Glad you made it home safe and sound. I'm sure your chickies missed you!
Posted by: Toni K | January 01, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Welcome home! Glad to hear you made it out of the snow. Happy New Year to you, Alan and all the fur & feathered critters. Looking forward to another year of talent on your blog :)
Posted by: Dotty | January 01, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Glad you are back home safe and sound. Can't wait to see more of the felties (you have inspired me to make some for next Christmas!) and snowflakes! You are so very talented! Also, please share more farm pics. too when you can! I love the chickens!
Posted by: Sherry | January 01, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Happy New Year to you too Anna! Rest up - can't wait to see the new projects.
Carla.
Posted by: Carla | January 01, 2009 at 07:57 AM
You are back!! YEAH!!!! I am so happy you made it home safely!!! Happy New Years to you & Allan!
Posted by: Karrie Baker | January 01, 2009 at 07:08 AM
So glad you made it home all right to your guy and your critters. Happy New Year to you, too!
Posted by: kathynruss | January 01, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Welcome home, Anna, and Happy New Year!!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | January 01, 2009 at 04:31 AM
Welcome back home. Happy New Year and get some rest. You must be exhausted. Vacations are fun but tiring.
When my Aunt and Dad came to MN yesterday after spending a week in MO with my sister, I had to show them your pictures of Tiny Tim and his coat. We spend at least an hour looking through your blog and laughing at some of the great animal pictures. And they found the twin chicks birth and wind eggs very interesting. And the turkey angels in the snow was cute.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | January 01, 2009 at 01:28 AM
Glad you made it home safely. Sounds like you had a wonderful time--thanks for sharing all those beautiful photos!
Posted by: Doris | January 01, 2009 at 01:03 AM