2011

I see so many blog posts in my list on my Reader tonight looking back at 2011.  I've been thinking about what was on my goal list I made at the beginning of this year and had to go back and take a look.  In the past I've revisited my goal list periodically through the year here on my blog but didn't do that this year for whatever reason. 

So looking back at my goals, I see there wasn't that much on the list and most of it has been accomplished.  I don't know that we are totally unpacked.  There are still random boxes in the garage that need to find a new place.  It is such random stuff and I'm not sure what to do with it so it's stayed in the tubs against the wall.  As far as the SHE system, I started the cards but never got that complete.  I've pretty much kept up with the basic ideas of it in my head.  I don't have a set day that I clean the tubs but I do it regularly.  I had forgotten the goal of finding new places to volunteer.  It has been such a blessing to me to be able to volunteer at Caleb's school and have two areas where I am needed there. 

This has been a blessed year for our family.  We have faced many changes with our move and my husband's new job position.  I feel we have learned a lot and enjoyed the changes that have happened.  I am thankful for the new friends we have made here.  I am thankful for the memories we made as a family, like our fun trip to Colorado.  I am thankful for Caleb's school and the teachers he has had.  I am thankful we have been healthy.  I am thankful for the many answers to prayers we have seen this year both in our family and in the lives of friends/relatives.

As Caleb said tonight before bed Gooooooodbye 2011! 

Have a day of blessings!

Weekend + Update on 2011 Goals

We had a fun weekend at my Mom's house for my birthday. She made two cakes as usual, one for me (angel food with fluffy white icing) and one for my cousin Chelcie whose birthday is tomorrow. My aunt had brought a bunch of candles, so Caleb put them in the cakes...32 for me and 23 for Chelcie. We almost didn't get all the candles lit before they started falling over.

Sunday was my actual birthday. We went to church and Meemaw came over to eat with us. My Mom gave me a new Precious Moments figurine called "His Plan is Purr-fect" which is perfect for our move and everything from last year.

She also gave me a hand mixer, some cash, and a Big Box of cards. She knows I love cards, and she always finds such neat ones to give me. This one has some really pretty cards in it, I look forward to using them! The box is pretty and sparkly too! It is similar to this one but they are "all occasion" cards.

My boys gave me a Shark steam mop like I've been wanting. I'm going to work on mopping the house today. He gave me another gift too, but I think I'll write a separate post about that one.

Also, today as we come to the end of February I wanted to remind myself of my 2011 goals and give myself a check-up!

~ Unpacking--I have a big mess in the garage again as I have started sorting more of Caleb's stuff. I've got to work on this again this week.

~ Verses--I'm enjoying doing the SSMT verses.

~ Book reviews--I've read some good ones this year and have been able to keep up with my reviews in a timely manner, which is important to me.

~ Implement the S.H.E. system. I have not written my chore cards yet, but I have a couple priorities that I have done without cards. I found some divider index cards at a sale and need to make up the file card box.

~ Make Christmas gifts--I have a couple ideas and actually worked on one thing last week.

~ Find new places to volunteer.--I don't have anything weekly yet, I have volunteered at Caleb's school but my priority right now is the house and getting unpacked.

Thank you for visiting today.

Have a day of blessings!

2011 Goals

I have been thinking about my goals for 2011 and wanted to post them here as I have the past two years.

~Something that has been big on my mind is to unpack. I have no idea how long it will take to unpack these boxes. I want to keep my motivation as I sort things to either put up or to sell or donate. I don't want to just keep stuff just to keep it!

~Participate in the Siesta Scripture Memory Team on the 1st and 15th of each month.

~ Continue reading and doing book reviews online. I don't think I'm going to post a review this year for every book I read.

~ Implement the S.H.E. system. I saw this last year on a blog and printed out information about it. I have my index cards and file and am looking forward to getting started on this. It is a card file system to keep you organized on household chores.

~ I'd love to make some Christmas gifts for next year. I've had some thoughts of what I might make, not sure specifics yet.

~ Find new places to volunteer.

That is really all I can think of at this time. I may add more as the year progresses.

Have a day of blessings!