Happy New Year!

I have tried about a thousand times to start a new post for over a week but every time I try, I either can't think of anything past the first sentence, or I get distracted and have to give up. I started a couple posts continuing the Y2K challenge but couldn't get very far because so much happened in 2003 that I just don't know where to begin! I started a post about the black eyed peas and cornbread I made on New Years day, and one about my goals for 2011. I'll be posting a lot over the next couple of days to catch up, so be prepared for a whirlwind adventure in blogging!

First up, New Years! As many of you know, it's a southern tradition to have black eyed peas and cornbread on New Years Day to ensure a year of good luck. Despite growing up in Washington state, I grew up with this tradition as well. I spent all of Saturday in the kitchen, working on dinner and making fudge. It was a very fun and productive day!

Our anniversary was on the third and since Sonny had to work, we decided to celebrate by getting a hotel room in Roanoke and going to dinner at a fancy (for us) restaurant. My mother being here made it all possible! She stayed home with Lil' Squirt while we went out. It was my first time being away from him for more than a few hours but he did great! It was as if he didn't even know we were gone! It was the most wonderful and relaxing time I have had in ages. Happy Two Years, hubby!