Family Home Evening Boards

Tis the Season to be Crafty

My snowman family
made with wooden blocks

Working on some other projects to post soon

Goodbye 210, Hello 2011

I have several friends that say they are sad to see 2010 go, but as for me, I couldn't be happier! 2010 was a loooong year and not in a good way. We did have lots of fun too though, great vacations, lots of time with family and we made many happy memories. I just love new beginnings and I am confident that 2011 has lots of things in store for us.

I haven't really made any resolutions this year,

but I do have a few "to-do" items:

1. Convince Robert that all of those old Baseball cards really do need to be thrown out or given to a good home :) Wish me luck on this one...I think it is the one that may not be accomplished!
2. Clean out all of my closets. When I say clean out, I don't mean organize, I mean throw away. We have entirely too much stuff for two people.
3. Start a food storage. This is something that I know I should already be working on, but thus far I haven't. This year I want to have at least a few essentials set aside in case of an emergency.
4. Buy a second car. We have been juggling one car since we got married and it has been quite the blessing financially to be able to do this and with little hassle considering our comparable work schedules, BUT the time has come that we are both OVER IT!
5. Start working on family history. This is another one of those things that I have wanted to do but never found the time. I want to have family show me how to do this and make it happen. This is a big goal because it is sooo time consuming, but I think it will be interesting to learn about my ancestors :)

So here I am, welcoming 2011! I am curious to see what it has in store for my family and friends. May this year be one of happiness, health and lots of love!

Sweet Deliciousness!

an early Halloween Treat, caramel apples!!!

MMMmmmm, banana-nut bread :D

Bowling Queen

I purchased a pair of not-so-cute bowling shoes. $5. This sounded expensive to me, but they are almost fabulous not to mention shoe rentals are $3! A bit more snug than I would prefer, but I won't be running a marathon, so I can deal with the curling of my toes in these not-so-sporty shoes. The guy that I purchased them from was asking $10 for the bag, ball, shoes and a dirty pair of old socks tucked in the corner of the bag... I offered $5 for just the shoes and he accepted! I'm considering joining a bowling league or something ridiculous. haha. jokey-joke about that! Anyways, We are purchasing this coupon book that schools sell and it has coupons for free bowling games in it, just sayin' what a great date night! Now, if only I could find some bowling shoes for Roberto...

P90X - Take 2!

So we are attempting the P90X thing...again. Yes we were failures for a minute there, but we are back in the game and that is all that really matters. So maybe we were lazy for 5-weeks, not getting any more exercise than an occasional evening walk BUT all of that is in the past now. We are dedicated and motivated...again...
I am so sore that it is almost unbearable to take a single step and we will not get into switching positions from sitting to standing and walking up and down stairs... I remember many moons ago when we first started (before failing miserably) I went through this same torture and for some irrational reasoning I thought taking a break wouldn't be so terrible, WRONG! as usual :(
On a more optimistic note, Robert has stuck to his diet and lost a little over 20 pounds! Go Robert! And now combing diet and exercise...consistently, he is going to have awesome results =D. Oh, did I mention we converted our fellow Lamb folk to the routine...that's right, the four of us are sweatin' it out together!

I am grateful for...

Do you ever have those days where you just look around and think about how blessed you are? Well, I have been having a lot of those days/moments lately. These are some of the things I have to be grateful for today...

ROBERT, especially since he shaved the summer scruff
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Having the opportunity to work with the YOUTH at Church
My job
Robert's job
Our families
our comfy little house we call home
My kitty...and the barking dogs
modern medical technology
Cable Television (Jersey Shore)

Sometimes it seems that trials come relentlessly our way, but when I take a short moment to reflect, I realize that I have more than my share of blessings and I am so grateful for them.