HAPPY NEW YEAR~!

Recently, Eva and I watched the latest in the Tinkerbell sagas.The Secret of the Wings...it is all about snow fairies. My daughter and I both LOVE the snow. It instantly appealed to us. We were out in the snow yesterday, and in her young eyes, she is sure one day we can CATCH  one of those fairies! Ah, yes, this is a glorious time! My sweet girl is growing up, and I have loved how fantastic the journey is! 

I have so much energy in the winter, and I absolutely love the  New Year's week preceding my Birthday. It always feels so filled with promise. Good bye old crusty year, with your dirty broken promises and failed dreams....hello New year, let me dust off those resolutions...see how they sparkle again! I love making resolutions and  some say if you WRITE THEM DOWN,  they are easier realized. This isn't always true for me. But why break tradition?

So without further ado...here are some of my resolutions:

1.Be HAPPIER:This seems simple, but last year had a few happiness potholes, and I didn't navigate around them fast enough, got sucked in a bit of despair. I pulled out, but it left me feeling bland. I plan on Doing things that fulfill me, and bring me joy. Find the joy in the simple things I used to love.

2. Spend more time outdoors, exploring. I love hiking around, so if you know of any really awesome spots in Northern California, let me know!In the meantime, our little family started yesterday by sledding! Yay for me- that brought me great happiness AND  we were exploring!

3.Exercise and health are back on the table. I honestly fell off this wagon so much last year! But heres the deal, I think its a constant battle for some of us.  I personally LOVE food. I have a serious LOVE for some exercise. But the two don't always mix. Heres to mixing it up in 2013( note that number 2 incorporates EXERCISE TOO..;)

4. I am going back to journalling privately, to get to a better me. I am still gonna blog, just also have a private journal. 

5.Spiritually, I am doing ok, but scripture study is always in need of improvement, and I plan on fitting in monthly temple attendance.

6. SAVE MONEY AND GET OUT OF DEBT.  We have 2 more years til we can buy a house. But this year we plan on being  debt free! Whoo hoo for us!

7. (this goes with#6: save for our 10 year anniversary vacation!;) Its this June...and Frank has time off again in December! )

8. enjoy Eva more. I already delight in her, but shes growing so fast, I  feel like I need to relish every second!

9.this quote spoke to me and I am ending the resolutions with it: Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys!-Rita Schiano 

Now THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!

Hope everyones 2013 is the best year yet! Heres to fresh beginnings!