Happy New Year!

HELLO 2011! I am so excited for this year; there is already so much to look forward to! (stay tuned for a big big big huge announcement :D) I've never been big on new year's resolutions but last year Nick and I put our goals for 2010 down on paper and I'm proud to say that we met and exceeded them all! So, I am now a believer and decided to do the same thing this year. Last year we managed to pay off all of our bills and vehicles--so, now we've only got a mortgage payment to worry about! What a relief!! This year I want to make some major gains with our savings and start paying down our mortgage. This year I am going to finish our basement and the backyard....finally, after 5 years! I decided that this year I wanted to relax and make more time for family activities. Last year was such a whirl wind with juggling real estate, Rise, a full time school schedule, Nick being gone for 2 weeks out of a month, chores, piano lessons, soccer practice...etc. so, this is my last week at Rise. It is really very bittersweet! I've grown so close to everyone down there and they have taught me so much; I really am going to miss it, but I'm excited to have more time to spend with the boys! It hit me like a ton of bricks the other day when I realized Stryker will be starting school this year! And finally, probably like everyone else on earth I would like to better my health---I've been pretty good about hitting the gym regularly but I have such a sweet tooth and I love making comfort foods for my family! So, my goal is to cut down on the fats and sugars I cook with and swap the unhealthy snacks for fruits and veggies....I would love to lose a few pounds but if I get my family to eat a little healthier I'll be happy!!

Wishing everyone the best in the new year!!!