last day of 2008

Here's a meme going around. It's easy and a fun way to look back on your year of posting.

Post the first sentence of your first blog post of each month. You can also add a favorite picture from each month. (I also made each answer a link to that post.)

January...

Happy New Year everyone!

February...

Last night I went to a Bible Study group meeting.

March...

It's been a busy few days. Jake's band, I, Riot, performed on Thursday night, Friday night, and Sunday night.


April...

My dearest Danielle, I can not believe 20 years have passed since you made your entrance into this world, and our lives.


May...

Pray for what you cannot see.

June...

What is prayer? It's simply a conversation with God.

July...

Probably my favorite game to watch is baseball.

August...

I'm sitting in the Anchorage airport, waiting to board an 11:30 pm flight home.


September...

Don and I went camping this last weekend.


October...

I don't understand. And I'm trying not to let my ignorance skew my emotions, but I'm also mad.

November...

Why in the heck do I do these things to myself.


December...

I made it! I posted everyday during the month of November as a NaBloPoMo participant.

it's mimosa for 2009

Did you know that there is a color assigned to each year?
The color for 2009 is Mimosa, which is the color to the left.
Mimosa embodies hopefulness and reassurance in a climate of change. (Source)

"Pantone, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.

"The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation."

Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors. Look for women's accessories, home furnishings, active sportswear and men's ties and shirts in this vibrant hue."

Personally, I can't think of a better color. Yellow is my favorite color and I do associate it with the sunshine, with warmth, and with optimism. In case you were wondering, the color for 2008 was Blue Iris (PANTONE 18-3943).

day seven

It's late Friday night here in California. It's the day after Christmas and I spent most of the day with my brother and sister and their families. It's so wonderful to spend time with my siblings, their spouses, and their children. And I love watching the six cousins play and interact with each other. I sure wish we all lived closer to each other.

I know it's late Friday, but it's still Friday and I can still do Aloha Friday. So here's what I want to know....

Tell me something you received for Christmas.

I received a blanket with the logo of Danielle's school on it, from who else... Danielle. And I received a pair of pajama bottoms with the logo from Jake's school on it, from who else.... Jake. I love and will cherish them both.

I had three very nice Christmas celebrations. One at home before we left with our immediate family and Jake's girlfriend, Hollee. The second one was with Don's family. And the third one with my family. I hope everyone had a wonderful day(s) of celebration.