What do you notice?

It may not be a surprise to those that know me well, that I am a "notice-er".  I notice everything.  I can remember odd and unique details, people's faces, who gave us what for our wedding, stores I have been into and who I saw there, where I went for dinner a couple of years ago and what I ate, etc.  It can be a helpful trait and maybe a bit annoying. It worked well for me in the world of development and special events. It also works really well for me at home as I know where "everything" is in this house. If you ask me where your shoes, keys, favorite jacket, peanut butter, iPod, homework etc. are, it is likely I can direct you right to it/them.  Consequences of me having all this great knowledge is that others sometime forget to use their own brains....

Getting ready for my own event today, having some friends over to watch the SuperBowl, I am noticing all the things I want and feel the "need" to tackle.  Mostly, I am just noticing things that need to be cleaned.

But as all the books and quotes and movies tell me to, "let it go", I will for now!  I won't be remembered for whether my house is super clean but will be remembered for the fun that was had here.

It's been awhile since I posted. Here are the latest escapades of the Bugg Boys/Family:



Montreal for Bill's 50th!

Fine Arts Museum

Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral, Beautiful Church

Notre Dame Basilica - beautiful

amazing colors and detail

pulpit

view from the back

Christmas decorations

Silly Selfies

50 things we love/like about you!



Christmas visit in Raleigh, NC with family

Trudy and new buddy Mac

James and Thomas being introduced to National Lampoon Christmas Vacation:)


 Christmas on Sunset Beach, NC

 Christmas Eve with GrannyB and BillyB
 Christmas Morning!

Mom, Dad and me on the beach for a walk with Trudy
 We met up with Nina and Bill too!

 New Year's Eve Bonfire!





Trudy - checking out all the other dogs on the beach

 Thomas back on skis and turning 8!



 Beautiful Sunset here in our backyard.

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