Thursday, December 29, 2011

2012...

So many ambitions for the new year!  At the moment I'm really excited about all the projects and plans I've got lined up.  Now to see if the follow-through is as exuberant...

Plan 1:  Marry a very wealthy man (who happens to be incredibly good looking!)
Plan 2:  Become a best selling author.
Plan 3: Be the ultimate trophy wife...

Whoops!!!  Those were the dreams I had last night!


Okay, here's the actual list of goals for 2012:
  1. Take photography classes.
  2. Take on more DIY projects, and participate in more craft shows.
  3. Learn to cook.  Really cook.  I've got baking down pat...  Cooking might take a little extra work.
  4. Save, save, save that money!!!  (I'm not sure exactly what I'm saving for, but I'm sure it's something really important!  Maybe that trip to Europe I've been daydreaming about!)
That about sums it up...  I'll keep you posted!!!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Recently...

I'm a terrible blogger!  Actually, I think you're supposed to blog more than 5 or 6 times a year to be considered a "blogger."  I just dabble at blogging  :)

So, my life recently, in a nutshell...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  :)  I've been decorating, picture-taking, planning...  But not gift shopping.  Thus far, I've bought one and two halves gifts.  (and by two halves, I mean that I've bought partial presents for two people.)  I'm anticipating a massive shopping effort one day in the next few weeks.

However, the one gift that I purchased was a doozy- my sister is going to be blown away when she opens it!  So I'm pretty sure that counts for something.

God is doing a real work in my life.  He's revealing a lot of selfishness....  Something I'll struggle with until I die, apparently.  I'm learning the value of other people, and doing my best to love them as I'd love myself...
I ordered a new guitar last week!  I'm pretty sure my dreams of becoming a rock star are underway.  Hehe.

I had some wonderful people blow me away with a very special gift yesterday.  It was unexpected, I didn't feel that I deserved it, but it came to me at a perfect time and I'm so very grateful!  God used them to meet a need for me!
Finally, a few pictures to get us in the Christmas mood.  I've been borrowing lots of babies lately- luckily, I've always got people who are willing to lend me their kids to practice on!

My sweet little niece!  Can't believe she's growing up so quickly on me!!!

My OTHER sweet little "niece".  She's such a diva  :)

And yet another "niece".  She was a little ham for the camera- and the camera obviously loves her  :)