Project 52: Week 1

For the last couple of years I've watched while others have participated in a 365, and I've wished I would have done my own.  But then, life is a little crazy right now, and I wonder if I would truly follow through each and every day.

The solution?  A Project 52. 

I can do that!

This week's theme is, Resolution:

I'm linking up with Darcy at Life With My 3 Boybarians



Consider joining in, why don'tcha!

New Year, New Goals

I've mentioned before that I don't really do the resolution thing.  But I *do* like to have goals that I am working toward.  I just finished reading my 2011 goals, and I had to smile, thinking back to where I was at this time last year.  Smack dab in the middle of house building.  Wow, that was stressful.  And looking forward to the birth of our fourth child.  At the time, I didn't even know she was a girl!  Crazy how much can change in just one year.  I didn't make it through the Bible :(  BUT, I did make it to Isaiah.  That counts for something, right?  And I am purposing to get through the rest of the Bible this year.  I am more than half way through.  I can do it.

That is definitely Goal #1  And in keeping with that goal, I am also purposing to pray more.  I pray with the girls at bedtime, say my own prayers before falling to sleep, and occasionally remember to thank God for all of those little blessings day to day.  Underwhelming, huh?  I received a prayer journal for my 30th birthday, and I have used it a handful of times, but I want to use it more often.  Sometimes I think that God would love to bless me with even more, it's just . . . I don't ask.  I could go on {and on} about that, but I won't ;)

Goal #2 . . . Exercise.  Ha! I know, I know.  Heard that one before?  Me too.  But this time I mean it.  I started a little over a week ago, and I've followed through every single day {except one!}.  And I have a little bit of an incentive this year.  Tell ya about it soon ;)

Goal #3:  Get my photography business off the ground.  I'm really praying about this one.

And too many other little goals to count!

How about y'all?  Do you make resolutions?  Do you have a list of goals?  I'd love to hear 'em.

Oh, and just because I can't resist:

Ohhhhhhh dear.  Seriously?  Is she the cutest thing ever, or is it just me?

Linking up with IA for TTUT

Friend Makin' Monday ~ It's {almost} a New Year!

Another week, another Friend Makin' Monday! Last week flew by faster than the rest, it seems, with so many Christmas celebrations. I plan on posting photos soon, it's just been a tad busy around here. And it doesn't look like it will slow down anytime soon. But that's another story.

So, today Amber asks us:

What are our New Year's Resolutions?

I'm still working on my list, but a few of mine are:

♥ Exercise {I know, I know, this one always makes the list for me, but doesn't get taken seriously enough. I need to get in the habit of exercising again. It's been years since I've exercised regularly, and I know I need it.}

♥ Find a new church home. This has been a difficult year for me. After having Kam we were convinced that God was calling us to a new church home. Now I'm not sure where it is that God wants us. I'm praying for guidance.

♥ Build a house. When we bought our property {20 acres} in 2005 there was a lot of work to be done. We put a manufactured home on it in 2006 in hopes of building a house in the future. I think we may be getting close to that future, and I am so excited!

♥ Continue to work on being the kind of wife and mother God has called me to be. To always use soft words {even in times of frustration}, to lead by example, to submit completely to my husband. This is a work in progress, don'tchaknow.

♥ To work on improving my photography in hopes of making it less hobby and more serious {?} This is a big stretch, but I just love taking pictures. And someday, when we are done having babies {sniffle, sniffle}, and they aren't tiny anymore {more sniffles}, I will need to think about returning to work. The thought actually terrifies me. I would love to find something that I can do at home, where I make the schedule. This is one of my biggest prayers.

I'm sure I'll be adding to this list, but for now these are a few of my resolutions for 2010