1. What did you do in 2010 that you had never done before?
Started a blog
Very first post
Ran my First 5K
Best part was running with Jeff
Sent Garrett to overnight camp for 5 days
Started teaching an adult Young Couples Sunday School Class with Jeff
We are using the Love and Respect Book
We did Lent for the 1st time this year. We gave up something for 40 days
I gave up soft drinks - Hard to do
2. Did you keep your New Years Resolutions and will you make more for next year?
Goals from last year in regular print
1. Continue to read and grow in God's word - I did this - I love to read the Bible. The devotions seem to just fit exactly what I need to hear - I have learned so much by doing Walk Thru the Bible at co-op. We are studying the New Testament
2. Learn more about adolescents since I have a "tween" who is fast approaching "those years" - I still continue to read, read, read - I think we have gone through several testing periods, I don't care attitudes, and let me see what I can get away with type of things. But Jeff and I are on the same page so we come together and decide what angle to take and stick to it.
3. Run a 5K maybe a 10K( who knows) - I did 2 5Ks - will that count for a 10K haha!
4. Go to Disney World for a family vacation - This was easy since I knew we were going - What a fun trip
5. Do a better job with finances- This is hard for me - I do really good for several months and then I just give up - Still working.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? We have several ladies in our new SS school class have babies this year. Looking forward to friends of our to give birth in 2011. They have been trying for a very long time so very excited that they are pregnant -
4. Did anyone close to you die? No
5. What places did you visit?
Bahamas and Castaway Cay
Florida
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
This is kinda hard. I am so blessed. I have a long list of things I would like to have but when I truly look at the list, it looks kinda silly compared to the things I already have
Here is the silly list of things I would like to have
- New kitchen floor
- Landuary Room painted
- Hall Bathroom painted
- New kitchen faucet
- A new house with about 3 -5 acres not in a neighborhood
7. What date(s) from 2009 will remain etched in your memory and why?
Seth accepted Christ into his heart and got baptized
April 25, 2010
Happy 15th Anniversary
8. What was the biggest achievement this year?
Ahh! Another hard one
I always look at another year of homeschooling as a big accomplishment. I truly love having my children home with me. When I look at the day to day, I always wished I could have handle the day better. But as I look over the entire year, I truly feel God's blessing all around us.
9. Did you suffer injury or illness?
Nope. Pretty healthy around here. Other than Seth's allergy bouts. Also battling impetgo almost 3 times this year. Not fun
10. What was the best thing you bought?
I didn't actually buy the Ipod touch - Jeff won a contest at work by selling a certain amount of supplies - This is what the prize was - He gave it to me - I was very excited.
11. Where did most of your money go?
I just laughed when I read this one
1. Hockey for Garrett
2. Hockey for Seth
3. We also had two boys playing travel Select Hockey - Each boy went out of town on three different weekends - HOTEL bills
4. My husband would say GAS and GROCERIES
We spend alot of time in the car. It takes alot of groceries for 5 people.
5. Homeschooling - it is not cheat to pay for all of your children's education
11. What song will always remind you of 2010?
I'm in the Lord's Army - by: Go Fish
We saw them in concert in July
The Boys of Fall - by: Kenny Chesney
Man in the Mirror - by Michael Jackson - Garrett loves any of his songs - he also got THIS IS IT for Christmas
Follow Me There: by Third Day - theme to Sarah Palin's Alaska Show
Celebration - What they played on the Mickey Boat as we were setting sail
Lead Me by Sanctus Real
12. What do you wish you could have done more of?
I would say - run - I love to be outside and exercise - I want to be in great shape
Spend time with Jeff - I love going on trips with him - We have the best time together - we really reconnect and just enjoy hanging out
Doing a Bible Study - not sure which one - several sound amazing
13. What do you wish you could have done less of?
Worrying about money
I am a stay at home mom ( one income)
We homeschool our children (cost alot)
14. Favorite TV show?
The Jonese on TLC
Sarah Palin's Alaska
Grey's Anatomy - I have been watching this show since I was pregnant with Ella - I love it
Grey's and Private Practice kinda go hand and hand
I kinda come and go with this show - I also watch Dancing with the Stars some as well
15. What was the best book you read this year?
Teach Them Dilegently - Lou Priolo
same kind of different as me - Ron Hall and Denver Moore
Parenting today's Adolescent by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Witch of Blackbird Pond -- one of Garrett's school books
16. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
It is kinds funny but Garrett has a dentist appt.. I had my annual doctor visit. Garrett and Seth both had hockey games. Happy Birthday to me
I was 39. Really??? I keep asking my REALLY?? How can that be? I still see myself as 20ish. Looking forward to next year. All big birthdays for all of us - mom is planning a big trip
my mom will be 60
I will be 40
Garrett will be a teenager - 13
Seth will be double digits - 10
Ella will be 5 big kid
I can't wait - bring it on
17. Who was the best new person you met?
Not sure I have one -
I really enjoy meeting Jeff at the finish line after he finishes his half marathons. There is no great joy than to hug him and know he is MY husband
Very proud of you -
his goal is a marathon
18. Did you travel anywhere this year?
We went to the beach, Disney Boat, Disney World and several hockey trips
19. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010?
It truly is all about the Cross - Yes education is important, family is important, and many other things on my list but nothing compares to the Cross - I want to be a passionate follower of Jesus Christ - not just say things, and pray things and do things but LIVE it. - I want the same for my children - I want them to be Know Him, Follow Him and Trust Him with their lives
20. Goals for 2011
1. Continue to find time to exercise
2. Bible Study
3. Learn more technology skills
4. Slow Down - only focus on certain things and learn to say no
5. Organization with home - meals, homeschooling, projects
Goodbye 2010 and Hello 2011 - Life is Good
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