Welcome 2010!

Today I am finally ready for the new year to start! I have made my goals, put my Christmas away, created my first scrapbook page, updated my blog, and it is a beautiful sunny day outside.

On Monday we I decided what our "word" would be for this year. It is going to be FOCUS. I think it is perfect especially for me because I can loose track of my focus really quite quick. I want to focus on the things that matter, scripture study, family, husband... I also want to focus on finishing. I have trouble with finishing things, I am a great starter, it is the finishing that needs the work. I also want to focus on keeping this year caught up in the scrapbooking department. Here is how I am going to do it....

You see I am going to take a picture everyday this year. I then will use the Everyday Life Digital Kit that Bradi and I created to make my layouts! How easy is that. Everything I could ever want to put on my pages is already pre-done and no thinking will be involved. This will really make my "finishing" goal a whole lot easier!

Anyone else want to do it with me? See my 1st week is already half way done. I think 2010 is shaping up to be a fantastic year already!

Christmas Day

Our Christmas was so fun! It is hard to beat a Christmas morning with 3 kids waking up to see what Santa brought them. There is something kind of magical about the whole thing that gives me butterflies every year. I am so glad we have family close that can spend the day with. It makes for a long day, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Christmas Eve

Party Party Party!

The week before Christmas there were lots of parties to attend! Here are a few pictures.

Joy

This is what Joy looks like!

We were at Katie and Ken's Christmas party last week and as you can see we all had a ball.

Annual Baking Day

Katie had her annual baking day. It is always a fun tradition. This year I tried to make honey candy... I guess I needed to cook it a few more degrees. It tasted good, but oh was it gooey! Good thing everyone else made good treats so I could take something home! I did have success on my batch of toffee, and it was gone before I remembered to take a picture of it. If you ever want to get in good with Gavin just bring over some toffee and he will love you for life!

Kindergarten Christmas Program

Preston had his Christmas Program at school. What a treat it was to watch him perform the Polar Express! He did his part fabulous and even let his little sister sit by him back in his classroom. He is a great brother.

Ps Does that train car look familiar? Yep I saved it from last year! It took me awhile to make it last year, and in December time isn't something I have a lot of so, I recycled it! It worked perfect. I guess having two boys close did pay off in some ways.