OK, I HAVE to include this….it’s priceless…
HUH?
Monday, January 11, 2010
MACY
A few pics of one of our beautiful nieces, Macy.
OK, I HAVE to include this….it’s priceless…
HUH?
OK, I HAVE to include this….it’s priceless…
HUH?
SUMMING UP LAST YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
So how did we do with last year’s goal setting?
Donna
• Lose weight (REALLY? AGAIN?)
Bahahahahahahahahah………NEXT! No actually, I did manage to lose about 15 pounds but that is not quite what I was aiming for… Half a check.
• Keep a tighter budget and earn from home.
Well, the budget is set and I did go back to work part time in September so I’m going to give this one a check mark,
• Add 2 new friends.
CHECK! Two new fabulous ladies have been added to “the girls” Leslee Meyer and Miss Jody Peerless Green. I just love these girls….both are very funny AND fun to be with.
• Add 5 more favorite books (how many will I need to read to find them?)
CHECK! I read an additional 12 books to my usual reading and absolutely LOVE the Twilight series and also, The Time Traveler’s Wife. GREAT books!
• Purge and organize entire house. Less is more.
Hmmmmm, half a check. I have made huge headwayhere but it’s not as “purged” as I would like it.
• Add thirty new recipes.
GONG!!! I think I’ve added about 5 new recipes that I use regularly. I’ll set a more realistic goal this year.
• Take more photography classes.
Half a check…..I didn’t enroll in an actual class but I’ve spent countless hours reviewing articles and video classes on the internet.
• Show my family and friends how much they mean to me. Deepen relationships.
Again I think I get a half a check for this. I have really attempted to show my immediate and extended family some love by offering support, encouragement and whatever services I have to offer (camera ready) but I could have done more.
• Serve more, complain less.
GONG!!!! I can’t even comment on this right now…..
• And always….try to be a better wife and mom.
Still working on this. I have a feeling this is one of those goals that not only will never be fully realized and probably shouldn’t. I hope it will always be at the top of my list.
Kevin
• Lose weight, get healthier.
Half a check… Stressful year for my honey. He hasn’t had the time to get out and get his muscles working. He has however revised his lunch menu to be healthier.
• Read more books.
GONG!
• Spend more time reading with Gavin.
CHECK! Good job honey. They’ve been reading “Everyday With God” several times a week.
• Get the guitar out and build a new pedal.
Half a check….He’s about 2/3 of the way finished with his pedal building project.
• Teach Gavin how to play the guitar.
GONG!
• Organize the garage (REALLY? AGAIN?)
GONG! GONG! GONG!...What? I’m just sayin’….
• Lay flagstone in the backyard.
MAJOR CHECK! It’s beautiful.
• Add one new good friend.
I don’t think he’s added a new friend but he has definitely deepened relationships with some acquaintances. Great guys too.
• Join a new bible study group.
GONG!
Gavin
• Stick to a better schedule.
CHECK!
• Add 2 new friends
CHECK! Our two little neighborhood friends have become fixtures around here. We love Bryan and Sierra…
• Eat healthier (what mom makes for me.)
CHECK! We got really serious about this when we weighed him one night and found that he’d lost about 4 pounds (he’s only in the 5 percentile as it is).
• Play outside more with friends. Less Wii&DS.
CHECK! The three amigos practically live on their scooters and bikes.
• Swim lessons
GONG! Mom and dad blew it on this one. Not enough time last summer.
Donna
• Lose weight (REALLY? AGAIN?)
Bahahahahahahahahah………NEXT! No actually, I did manage to lose about 15 pounds but that is not quite what I was aiming for… Half a check.
• Keep a tighter budget and earn from home.
Well, the budget is set and I did go back to work part time in September so I’m going to give this one a check mark,
• Add 2 new friends.
CHECK! Two new fabulous ladies have been added to “the girls” Leslee Meyer and Miss Jody Peerless Green. I just love these girls….both are very funny AND fun to be with.
• Add 5 more favorite books (how many will I need to read to find them?)
CHECK! I read an additional 12 books to my usual reading and absolutely LOVE the Twilight series and also, The Time Traveler’s Wife. GREAT books!
• Purge and organize entire house. Less is more.
Hmmmmm, half a check. I have made huge headwayhere but it’s not as “purged” as I would like it.
• Add thirty new recipes.
GONG!!! I think I’ve added about 5 new recipes that I use regularly. I’ll set a more realistic goal this year.
• Take more photography classes.
Half a check…..I didn’t enroll in an actual class but I’ve spent countless hours reviewing articles and video classes on the internet.
• Show my family and friends how much they mean to me. Deepen relationships.
Again I think I get a half a check for this. I have really attempted to show my immediate and extended family some love by offering support, encouragement and whatever services I have to offer (camera ready) but I could have done more.
• Serve more, complain less.
GONG!!!! I can’t even comment on this right now…..
• And always….try to be a better wife and mom.
Still working on this. I have a feeling this is one of those goals that not only will never be fully realized and probably shouldn’t. I hope it will always be at the top of my list.
Kevin
• Lose weight, get healthier.
Half a check… Stressful year for my honey. He hasn’t had the time to get out and get his muscles working. He has however revised his lunch menu to be healthier.
• Read more books.
GONG!
• Spend more time reading with Gavin.
CHECK! Good job honey. They’ve been reading “Everyday With God” several times a week.
• Get the guitar out and build a new pedal.
Half a check….He’s about 2/3 of the way finished with his pedal building project.
• Teach Gavin how to play the guitar.
GONG!
• Organize the garage (REALLY? AGAIN?)
GONG! GONG! GONG!...What? I’m just sayin’….
• Lay flagstone in the backyard.
MAJOR CHECK! It’s beautiful.
• Add one new good friend.
I don’t think he’s added a new friend but he has definitely deepened relationships with some acquaintances. Great guys too.
• Join a new bible study group.
GONG!
Gavin
• Stick to a better schedule.
CHECK!
• Add 2 new friends
CHECK! Our two little neighborhood friends have become fixtures around here. We love Bryan and Sierra…
• Eat healthier (what mom makes for me.)
CHECK! We got really serious about this when we weighed him one night and found that he’d lost about 4 pounds (he’s only in the 5 percentile as it is).
• Play outside more with friends. Less Wii&DS.
CHECK! The three amigos practically live on their scooters and bikes.
• Swim lessons
GONG! Mom and dad blew it on this one. Not enough time last summer.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A time for change
From pastor Greg,
The start of a new year is a great opportunity to make changes.
"I heard about an interesting custom celebrated in Italy every New Year’s Eve. As the evening approaches, the streets are cleared. There is no traffic and no pedestrians. Even the policemen take cover.
Then, at the stroke of midnight, every house’s windows fly open to the sound of laughter, music, and fireworks. Each member of the family tosses out old dishes, detested ornaments, hated furniture and a whole catalog of personal possessions that remind them of something in the past year they are determined to wipe out of their minds.
Perhaps some of us need to do that as we say our final goodbye to 2009".
I LOVE the idea of the Italian celebration. There is nothing more liberating and symbolic than physically tossing something unwanted out the door. Of course the problem for me in this is that every year I vow to lose weight...That's a little hard to physically toss out without some painful repercussions due to the fact that its still attached to my body.
Ahhhh yes, it's that time of year again. My next post will be a review the goals we set for ourselves last January and see where we stack up.....honesty time...OUCH!
Friday, January 1, 2010
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