Our Family

Love this little man! He is so sweet and happy all of the time. And he is strong! I buckled him in the bouncer and turned around to see him sitting up!

I am WAY behind blogging for 2011, but I wanted to get my resolutions recorded... you know, to help me be accountable. Each picture represents one of my resolutions, and I printed them so I can have daily reminders of my goals.





1. Daily personal scripture study. I plan on finishing the Bible on my own, the Book of Mormom with Jared, and as a family we will finish the Book of Mormon.
2. Practice patience. Take a deep breath and think before reacting, especially when it comes to parenting.
3. Make physical fitness a habit. I have weight loss goals and specific fitness goals, but I just consistently want to be exercising and staying fit. It gives me more energy and makes me happier.
4. Be a strong mother. Protect them and teach them what Jared and I feel they need, not what society or the neighbors think is appropriate.
5. This is the year for financial peace. We have been working SO hard, and it will finally pay off by the end of this year as we make ourselves DEBT FREE!
6. Push to eat more cleanly. The more natural and whole, the better. Usually. Of course, we still get to indulge sometimes, don't worry!
7. Find joy in simple moments.

The girls were devastated when we took the tree down. They went outside and tried to bring it back in. I always feel a sense of loss when the tree is taken down, too.