A Holiday Break...

Firstly, for entry into my blog hop, running until Dec. 27th, CLICK on the photo. 

Thanks for entering!!

My gift of inspiration to you over this holiday break: a few wintry photos from my home.

I make Christmas wreaths.

I HEART snowman.

I've decided to leave you with a few surprises and reminders. I can't believe I've forgotten to post about the release of the anthology my short story is in. DUH. Here it is, and you'll see it and where to purchase it in my right side bar.

Don't forget to ENTER my giveaway and donation blog hop HERE, until Dec. 31st, and my team blog's Mid-Winters-Eve Blog Hop. SEE ABOVE.

***Also, to the right, just beneath my picture and brief profile, you'll see a link to my youngest son's website for Apraxia of Speech. I plan on blogging more about his site and this neurological disorder in the coming months. My platform for the Mrs. Maine 2012 pageant, where I'd like to make the most difference, is spreading the word about the importance of children, not only reading but writing about what they've read. OR simply writing to exercise those priceless brain muscles. Through my message, I also want to raise awareness for Apraxia of Speech, a disorder which is often misunderstood.

Although I will miss you, it's time for me to take a blogging break to spend time with my family. I wish each of you many blessings and much laughter during this holiday season, and I'll see you when I return on Jan. 3rd. I will, however, post the winners of my Mid-Winters-Eve Blog Hop on the 28th, so stay tuned...