Padraig Cottage Slippers for the whole family warming by the fire in our cabin at White Point Beach.

Even the pupper, Sprite, came along on our vacation, which was perfect. Thank you Karen for the dog coat, it fits her perfectly and I've never seen one that also covers greyhound bellies!

Mama and BananaMuffin, climbing the rocks. It was beautifully sunny, hazy, and 10 C on December 28. We could not believe our luck considering we arrived and left in gale force winds and Nova Scotia-snow-flying-in-sideways.

The beauty of stark rose bushes among the brightly coloured beach furniture. More than one family enjoyed coffee and cocoa along the beach, in the sun, in December.

Geoacaching on a beautiful trail in Liverpool. I'd forgotten how much I love the stately homes of Liverpool, Brooklyn and Milton, right on the Mersey River.

A big thank you to Nurtured's understanding customers who showed so much support and understanding for our Holiday Closure. It meant so much to my family, and to Gillian, Jessica B., Karen, and Jessica H. We had time to spend together, to enjoy our friends and family, and after a marathon year, I actually socialized more than I have in a long time. Thank You. From the bottom of my heart.

Happy New Year! I look forward to seeing you all in 2010, our FOURTH year in business.