I am so

glad that it is the weekend.
Monday i am working at home - we all are, as the electricity is out on the street where work lives.
so, a quasi 3 day weekend.

the mountains are snow capped - so tomorrow we have a grand plan to rise early and take a hike in the snow.
on Sunday we want to go to the beach. SoCal is amazing after a big long rain and in between storms...

making 18 bean soup tomorrow. soaking beans tonight.

i got the most Beautiful earrings from a colleague today for xmas. - love them -
pretty copper hoops with tiny engravings - her sister makes them - http://www.butterflycreationsjewelry.com/earrings.html
made me smile all day - i made little presents for my team, cards and made them each individual mix cd's...

had lunch with Blake today - love that boy -
now, off to sit in front of the fire and perhaps, just perhaps partake of some of my chili(defrosted. sorry) and some syrah. going to put up the lovely cards we got today first...

and if i have not mentioned this - i am so happy its the weekend!