And A Happy New Year!

As usual we put together our "Dream Posters" for the New Year. It's always a fun and therapeutic project to think of what you want to accomplish at the beginning of a new year and hang up your inspiration to remind you throughout the months to come. I have found that as I get older, my goals become fewer...probably because I keep adding children and other great endeavors to my life! But it has become more about quality than quantity. This year I am choosing to focus on my top 3 priorities (this is utilizing Chalene Johnson's book "PUSH" which is all about goal setting) which are: My relationship with God, My Health, and My relationship with my family. Of course there is still much to do within these 3 priorities but I have plan and it's going to be great!

No surprise that Bradley's poster revolved around his faith. He wants to read scriptures, listen better at General Conference, learn to play hymns on the piano, and be more like Jesus. He is SO excited about his upcoming baptism. He talks about it every single day. He is having his baptism and a party, and getting a new bike, and starting cup scouts- it's a lot of excitement for him and his poster shows it!

I love Benjamin. I am always impressed with his posters. He said that he wants to get strong, and learn to surf, and go on a boat, and listen to music...and follow the Prophet. :)

Savanna poster's a bit blurry...and honestly it looks like more of a catalog for clothing and accessories than a dream poster to me. She did add the 3 main points of our mission statement in the middle (To be obedient, respectful, and grateful). Her reasoning was that if she learns to do these three things well, she should have no problem receiving permission and the means to have all the other stuff on her poster. I get it...sort of...

We actually took a break from schooling for 2 whole weeks! We haven't done that on purpose (no illnesses or births or other interruptions) in a very long time. It was SO fun! Savanna enjoyed sleeping in and playing with her hair and makeup. I had a lot of extra time to do some organizational things around the house and lounge around a bit. I spent a good deal of time planning out Brad's baptism and party...it was very nice. We even made it out to the beach!

Have I mentioned lately that we live in the most beautiful place ever??

December 17, 2011 - January 1, 2012