Wednesday, January 2, 2013

2013 Goals and reflection

Today I have a few minutes to reflect on the past year and look forward to 2013! Last year I wrote my goals on the blog as follows: 
1.  Write a personal letter to each of my children and their spouse.  (this is kinda dumb, but we will see how it goes)
2. Write in my Journal at least once a week and include things I am grateful for.
3. Plan and GO on a big vacation this year.
4. Attend a Cooking Class and try some new recipes this year (5 or 6 recipes)
5. Become better at Geography by studying about different parts of the world! (this is a funny one, but I found this workbook on Europe and it as been interesting to learn new facts about that part of the world)
6. Read 50 books ( I did this last year so not a stretch unless I go blind this year)
7. Stay on an eating plan for 60 days in a row!
8. Exercise 3 days a week (at least.... maybe more)
9. Get fresh air everyday...
AND finally number 10...
10. Do one project a month and post it on the blog.

This is my report ... I didn't do #1- sorry kids!  I just didn't fit that one in.  #2 was a sorta thing.  I did write in my journal, but not once a week.   I did go on a big vacation to Alaska and that was fun.  I went to a cooking class with my sisters and we had a fun time. I did study geography and enjoyed it.  I learned so much and want to continue this in the coming year.  I bought a map and a couple of workbooks that helped me learn some things.  I read 57 books in 2012!  I love reading, so that is fun for me. I could do better in the eating and exercise area and I did do one project a month!  I really enjoyed it.

Now to look forward to 2013.  I love having so much hope this time of  year.  Hope for good things ahead. Hope for a better year.  Hope for good  heath and a better body! 

Goals for 2013
1. Bake Bread once a month- look up new kinds of  bread to make.
2. Read 50 books.
3. Practice the piano every week for at least 30 minutes.  I want to be able to play in church if needed. 
4. Learn to make Jewelry and repair the Jewelry I have.  I have always wanted to make bracelets and maybe some necklaces, so I think this will be interesting. 
5. Do a strict eating and exercise plan for 60 days straight. I almost made 60 days last year, so I want to try again.  I like the slow carb method and will try that again. 
6. For my geography goal, I want to focus on South America.  Learn more about the customs, culture, and geography. 
7. I have 2 projects from last year that I want to finish... Levi quilt ( I need to tie it), and my Granny Square afghan.  I love both of these projects, so it will be great to get them done. 
8. Attend the Temple once a month.  

That should keep me busy!  

I am not sure how much I will blog this  year, but I will keep the blog and if I have time I will post something, but don't expect much!   I like blogs, but they do take some time to complete.  

Happy New Year everyone!


Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ChRiStMaS 2012

We had a wonderful Christmas!  Our Christmas Tea and Recital
Kaelynn playing her song!

Tyler

Caleb

Austen and Tana

Eli and family singing!

Singing Once there was a Snowman

Ben telling a story

Laura playing her piano piece!

Bryan playing his bagpipe horn!

Telling jokes with Rudy!

Ben and Tana

Bryan and Celeste

Jeff and Sarah

Ben and Laura

New Pajamas I made for Christmas!
Also, it was my December project.

Eli opening his trucks


Carson opening his toy!


Christmas Morning!






We had a wonderful Christmas! 

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The End of the Year!


Good-Bye 2012, Welcome 2013!
We ended the year with lots of fun family time!
Making Gingerbread Houses and Gingerbread Men!



We went to Kaelynn and Tyler's Chirstmas program put on by Panguitch Elementary!




Our new dog, Barkley!

We made homemade carmels, pretzels, and peanut butter cups!

End of the World Party....hearty


All NINE Grandchildren! 

Cousin Party... book exchange


Kaelynn and Barkley!  They like each other :)






Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Jingle Bell Rock

My grandsons love Mickey Mouse!  Here is a cute video I saw that combines Mickey Mouse and Christmas!  Enjoy boys!



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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Halloweenie

A few years ago, I started having a Halloween Party for our family.  It started out small and now it has grown into a great family tradition. This year everyone dressed up so great, I had to do a blog post about the costumes!   And, for the record, I will do the fish pond for everyone next year!  

Bryan and Celeste.
Celeste dressed up as Merida from Brave!
We all think Celeste looks like Merida!  Bryan is one of her many suitors!


We flipped back to the good ole 60's and dressed up as hippies!  
We went to our Ward Trunk or Treat and people didn't even recognize us! It was fun
Ben and Tana
The Ninja Family!  They are all experienced Ninjas and  usually appear like this:
But they had to tone it down for Halloween as not to scare the little ones!



Ninja Baby

Jeff and Sarah - The BASEBALL family!
 ( I love how Eli and Jeff both are tipping their hats)

Jeff The umpire! Had to leave work early to make to our party!


What a cute little Hot Dog!
Their costumes were so cute!

We couldn't have a party without Laura's cute family!
A Purple witch, a Ninja, a fireman with his little dog, and a frog!
Mom... really you made me be a frog?
Laura as Mary Poppins and Ben as Bert... I think they make a fine couple!


We had a great Halloween Party and it was fun to have the whole family home and enjoy each other.  We played Bingo, Fish pond and Candy Walk.
I love Halloween!

* For My October project, I made costumes, I made our hippie outfits and all the Ninjas for Ben and Tana's family.  It was so much fun and I enjoyed making them.