I know that when I start getting the emails saying "is everything okay?" that it has been too long since my last post. :) Thank you for checking in on me, everything is A-O-K around here. We're just caught up in one of those working flurries right now. Finishing the photography for my book (I've even stepped in FRONT of the camera for a bit) and clearing the dust after the holidays.
I can't wait to show you Eliza's dollhouse and Ethan's teepee tent. It was a fabulous Christmas. Excuse me for a few more days, and I'll take down the Christmas decorations on the blog and get back to a bit of a more regular blogging pace.
I've decided that I need to share more of my cooking here this year - I love cooking and don't know why I've never brought it on here much before. 2009 was the year of getting healthy for me, learning how to cook well was a really important part of that for me. I rang in the new year by making my first pot of homemade chicken stock - it smelled heavenly.
Here's a wee sneak from one of the photoshoots we did this week.
See you soon!
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I love cooking, can't wait to see what you've been up to.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 08, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Sandi you look gorgeous! Can't wait for the book :)
Posted by: Kerith | January 08, 2010 at 09:56 AM
Pretty Lady!
Posted by: Jen Holyoak | January 08, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Looks delish - I love cooking too!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing what you are up to!!
Posted by: The Cottage Mama | January 08, 2010 at 09:59 AM
That chicken looks heavenly (I can smell it in my mind) and you look divine! You go girl!
Happy 2010~
Cassie
PS--We're walking the same path...I made my first-ever homemade chicken soup yesterday. We rock!
Posted by: Cassie @ You Go Girl! | January 08, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Thanks for checking in so glad all is well. The photo of the stock looks wonderful. Maybe I'll make soup for dinner :-).
Posted by: Carrie | January 08, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Wow - the photo of you is lovely.
Great idea to share about the food - yum yum
Posted by: bakeandsewblog | January 08, 2010 at 10:30 AM
MMMM. I love homemade chicken stock. That must mean chicken soup is coming. YUM!
Posted by: lois grebowski | January 08, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I love your Christmas blog look. No rush taking it down.
Posted by: Alice S | January 08, 2010 at 10:53 AM
very sweet picture!
Posted by: Dee | January 08, 2010 at 10:55 AM
pretty!
Posted by: andrea Larsen | January 08, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Sandi! You look gorgeous!!! Beautiful photo! When is your book coming out?? Congratulations on all of your success!! :)
Posted by: Andrea | January 08, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful - and can't wait to see what you've been up too...glad you are back!
Posted by: Amber | January 08, 2010 at 11:40 AM
glad to see you are back and had a great Christmas. I am patiently waiting the release of your book and your new patterns. Happy New Year!
Posted by: gina f. | January 08, 2010 at 12:02 PM
You are stunning! And chicken soup on a cold day like this sounds yummy!
Posted by: Marie | January 08, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Hello there gorgeous! Love your hair-do! Is that a head band?
Yummy chicken! I'm going to go put one in the oven, now! Making me drool.
Happy New Year!
Laurie
xo
Posted by: Laurie | January 08, 2010 at 02:47 PM
the print on outside of post needs to be put on fabric!!! cant wait for book and patterns!! I thank your patterns on learning to sew clothes. thanks and happy new year!
Posted by: C | January 08, 2010 at 03:37 PM
So pretty! I just recently found your blog. I look forward to your upcoming posts. :)
Posted by: Amy | January 08, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Sandi, you look awesome!
Posted by: Jessica | January 08, 2010 at 04:26 PM
I love that picture of you. You look gorgeous!
Posted by: Cori | January 08, 2010 at 04:40 PM
I am so happy for you, you look gorgeous and it's obvious that your FEEL gorgeous. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Rory | January 08, 2010 at 05:03 PM
You look SO great! So does that chicken by the way. I think I'll make one tomorrow.
Can't wait to see your book! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Missy | January 08, 2010 at 05:29 PM
You look beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanne | January 08, 2010 at 08:52 PM
Happy New Year! Happy to see that all is going well - good luck with everything.
Posted by: Jessi | January 09, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Sandi- You are stunning! Happy New year to you and your family. SO looking forward to your book!
Simone
Posted by: Simone Howell | January 09, 2010 at 07:32 AM