I Solemnly Resolve To....

Some my loyal readers may remember my 2009 resolution. For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about you can refer to my archives of Jan. 2009. Anyway, it was, to say the least, extremely frivolous. More of a joke than anything else....but the funny thing is, it was really easy to keep! And here's my proof.


I considered making another simple resolution...like drink a cherry coke every day or read at least one book a week, or eat more chocolate. But now that I've proven to myself that I can actually keep a New Year's Resolution I've decided to make a real resolution this year. One that will be much more difficult, yet ultimately more rewarding. I'm stealing an idea from my friend, DeDe, who is a mega-star in the digital scrapbooking world. (designzbydede.blogspot.com) It's called Project 365. The idea is that you take at least one picture a day. Then you do a two page scrapbook layout of the 7 pictures of the week with a short journal entry. By the end of the year you will have 104 pages that tell the story of your year. I've completed my 1st week (well, not the scrapbooking part!) and thought I'd share. Don't worry I won't make it a habit of showing you every single week. If you want that you'll have to come to my house and see the scrapbook (assuming it actually gets made...see how much I doubt my own ability at following through on resolutions!)

Jan 1st - My mom, Lexi, and I all got haircuts from my sister-in-law. Lexi was supposed to be letting hers grow out so she can be Pocahontas for next Halloween but she likes it to be "bouncy." I guess we'll be buying a wig next Halloween.


Jan 2nd -- I actually used this picture to show that our kids were puking in the wee hours of the new year but really that was Lexi and Zac (but I didn't take a picture of them). For some reason the past few times my kids have been sick it's gone in birth order. So next time Lexi pukes I'm handing Zac a bucket, just in case. This was Garrett having his turn.


Jan. 3 -- Drake and Garrett had their first day in Sunbeams. They did pretty good. Other than the wrestling match that occured half-way through singing time. I'm a primary teacher so I get to observe my children's behavior in church. It's entertaining to say the least. Garrett's already dressed in his jeans because he played in the drinking fountain and was soaked.


This is our dog, Jasper. He thinks he's Snoopy. I felt like paparazzi trying to get this picture. Every time I'd step out the back door he'd jump off the dog house and run for me so I'd dash back in the house and he'd go back to his perch. Finally on about the 6th try he decided I was crazy and he just stayed put....briefly.


Jan. 5th -- Lexi loves her tumbling class. Here she is doing a round off. I always wished I could do that!


Jan 6th - I hit the case lots sale at Smith's today. I saved $85 and my pantry shelves are looking pretty full.


Zac has had a bit of an attitude problem of late. Finally, on Sunday we took drastic measures and confiscated all of his toys (except two) and he has to earn them back with good behavior. Two days of good behavior equals one toy. It took more than two days but he did earn back a toy and what do you suppose he chose? A BOX! A stinkin' spinach box! He'd been making it into a space ship. I gave him his Nerf gun too because I couldn't stand the thought of him only having a box to play with. This is so typical of him!


I wish you all luck in your resolutions this year and feel free to pray for me to be able to accomplish mine. I will most certainly need divine assistance to complete my project!