on my way to one of my goals.

So today I stumbled on a fabulous blog. Its called A Wedding Story and the fabulous Mrs. Lassiter wants to motivate others to lose weight, keep it off, etc....so she is giving away a subscription to fitness magazine and I REALLY, rEaLlY, really want to win. Did I mention I really want to win? I am one who never tends to win anything and this would be awesome. What a way to help me reach my goal....I have subscribed to Weight Watchers, etc and not ever been super motivated but this looks like a very well rounded magazine. In fact if I win I myself will also give away a subscription of this magazine. I like to pay it forward...its fun and the right thing to do. So I REALLY hope I win.....I will keep you posted.

breathe deep and grab a snack. you're gonna need it.

So I suppose it is true that another new year is upon us already. My how the time just seems to keep speeding up and flying by. It seems the older I get the faster time passes, the more amazing my life gets, the faster my children change......you get the point.

So here is to 2010. Its a new decade. For me, this is a decade of renewal. Getting back to who I am, simplifying, enjoying the simple and GOOD things in life. That is what means the most to me. I figure there is absolutely NO point in saying I will lose some absurd amount of weight, make a ton of money, whatever. I mean really. Lets keep it real. I can only make those things happen if I work hard and dont stress over them. Life will play out and I will be its puppet, to a point.

So while to many this may seem quite pessimistic I just figure that by setting my sights low it can only go UP from here. And UP it will go because I am that kind of person. I want to see good things in life. I just dont want to stress over unnecessary things anymore. Sure I want to lose weight and look good again, but more importantly I just want to be in better shape, be healthier, etc. Im working out and eating better and it can only get better with time. So there is one goal on my list..HA!

Sorry this is a bit sappy. I just want to wish everyone a VERY HAPPY 2010! I hope for many of you that it is filled primarily with love, luck and laughter. I am sure you will have some bad days but overall, I hope its a great year. I dont know why but I have this unexplainable feeling that this year will be great. So here is a little quiz someone shared with me via email......enjoy and I tag anyone to do it thats feeling motivated today......or even slightly bored. :)


What was the best part of last year? I dont think one part of the year just screamed out fabulous to me more than others. All in all it was just a pretty great year.

What was the worst part of last year? Living in a house that had a ton of problems and a landlord that was NOT wanting to take responsibility to fix them and many of them were MAJOR and knowing that whoever is living there now is living with those same problems. I feel badly for them.

What was the biggest surprise of last year? No surprises really. 2009 was a relatively quiet year as far as large events go.

What are you most looking forward to next year? managing our money wisely, Savannah starting kindergarten, setting and accomplishing goals for my small business, just enjoying life more and more in its everyday beauty.

Is there anything you are not looking forward to next year? Not really. Maybe the part about Savannah going to school. She is SO excited and I am too but in a way I wish my little girl were still a little girl enjoying everyday at home with mommy. She certainly makes my days interesting.

Which new years resolutions did you keep last year? I dont think I made one last year. I honestly cant remember. Which goes back to my thoughts this year. Why make a resolution you have no intention/motivation of keeping?

Which new years resolutions did you break last year? Again, NO clue. Sad.

What will be your new years resolutions next year? No resolutions. Goals and ideas, yes. Resolutions equals bad idea and a big heap of stinking failure. :)

Which resolution are you most likely to break? Goal to break, hopefully none. Maybe just modify. we will play it by ear :)

Which resolution are you most likely to keep? I hope my goal of reading one book a month will stick. Maybe I will even read two! Here's to hoping!

What will you be doing on new years eve? Spent it with family as always, it was fabulous, fun and full of laughter. We have an incredible family. So much fun.

Who do you want to kiss to see the new year in? My honey pie. Sweet Cheeks. Cody for those of you who dont know those are his nicknames. there are others some not appropriate for your reading pleasure. :)

What was the best song of last year? NO clue! I know if you ask my kids the best song ever is BOOM BOOM POW by Black Eye Peas. We have listened to it too many times to count over the last year.

What was the best TV show of last year? A favorite for us around here is Big Love, Lots of Food Network, Good Things Utah, cant really think of what else. Oh and my trash TV is any of The Real Housewives Series.....SO TRASHY!

What was the best book you read last year? Jenny McCarthy's "Louder than words" It had an amazing impact on me, so much that I read it in one night.

What was the best film of last year? Not sure there either. An all time favorite though, "dumb & dumber" "Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion" "Baby Mama" the list goes on.

What change would you like to make to your life next year? already working on it. I am no longer giving my time, heart, love, friendship to those that do NOT return it to me wholeheartedly. I have just had enough with some people who think the world revolves around them. Sooner or later I hope they realize the world is bigger than yourself and you have to care for others and give back. Im just not born to be a butt kisser.

What change would you like to see in the world next year? Again with the self absorbed people thing. I would like to see more people getting involved with things that need help, make a change, put some effort into it dont just write a check, I myself have a goal in 5 years to start a non-profit of my own. Its a lofty goal but I am confident it can be done.

So let me just say sorry in advance for this HUGE post. ha ha ha. Its not been too entertaining either. So to cap this off I feel the need to share a few of my goals for this year. Nothing too serious of course but it feels good to have a goal in mind.

1. read at least one book a month. Hopefully more. But I love to read and have instilled that love in my children. However it seems I only read children's books anymore. Its time to read something more profound. I am so excited! I am also hoping to purchase a kindle sometime in this year too.

2. keep up with my exercise routine. I have been working out and I hope to keep it up. I have a lot of weight to lose and someday I will meet my goal. Baby steps, people. Baby steps.

3. I have many goals for my business. I have had a lot of things happen this year with it and that's been fun & exciting. But this year I want more for it. I want more for it. I want to put more of myself towards it as well. My dog treats are going to be sold at R & A Market in Helper so there is a start...Again a lofty goal with all this, but I am sure something will come of it.

4. We are devoted as a family to creating more family time. We have sat down and created a fun schedule. Schedules seem a little boring and planned I know but with 3 girls under age 5, a husband working 12 hour days, volunteering and everything else sometimes it just has to be that way. Plus is gives us all something to work toward and look forward to. So we have worked in movie nights, kids cook nights, etc. We are all REALLY excited for this one.

5. Make it to NM in the spring. We have been dying to go back and visit and I will not lie when I say winning the HGTV Dream Home in NM would be a DREAM COME TRUE too...I absolutely LOVE the land of enchantment. Its my home. Anyway Donald Family we will be coming to visit you. We love you guys!

6. I am so excited that our finances have taken a turn for the better and that we have a lot to look forward to. I am a budgeting fool and can plan a menu like no one's business. So I hope we can keep that up as well. Take out is beyond overrated especially where we live!

7. Date nights are a must on our calendar again! Even if its something small. Its SO important. I think that as parents you just get so busy with life. So we have both committed to making more time for just one another. Happy husband and wife equals Happy Parents.

8. Eat Healthier. We already try quite hard at this but we really want to step it up some more. We already teach our kids with each meal how important things are to our bodies, etc. So we want to keep it up. Eating healthy and having healthy habits are very important for ALL of us.

9. BEING more patient. All around. With my family. My kids, friends, goals, etc. I lack patience and I know this but in time I am greatly improving.

10. enjoy life, simplify life to enjoy it, live life fully, did I mention enjoy life. The small things mean the most...the drives as a family, the dinners, the movies, all of it. I just love life so much. My kids are growing far too fast, life is just passing us by and I NEVER want to feel like I should have tried harder, breathed more of it in, etc. I just want to enjoy it all. Every last drop....

So Happy New Year Everyone! May the new decade be kind to you. As long as you try to find kindness in it. Much Love to All!