2013 Review & 2014 Commitments

The year 2013 was awesome. It was a fun year for my family, nothing dramatic happened but I can look back with a big smile on my face.

This year, I will not be making any resolutions. I know that is lame! I was taught a very interesting lesson a few days ago. 'Don't make resolutions, but make commitments.'  How many people make resolutions and actually keep them? Not me. A commitment is 'the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.' For me, being committed to something carries more meaning and I know I can keep it if its that important.  So, this year I have committed to do that following:

1. Spend quality TIME with my husband and kids, together and individually.

2. Be positive and look for the best in others and things around me.

3. Be more grateful

4. The BIGGEST one on my list - BE ORGANIZED. This will help me make small realistic goals and ACTUALLY accomplish them.. I found an awesome blog with great home organization tips here.

I love the Year in Review Facebook came up with for me and here it is:

I walked in on Diana 'feeding her baby' while watching her favorite show, lol!! I didnt know what to say! (Jan 3rd)

My chubby bunny is 6 months old today. He can turn from his belly to back.. He is eating solids and loves his rice cereal. His weight is 96 %tile and height 93 %tile. And he absolutely loves his sister - he almost jumps off my lap when he sees her:) I feel blessed. (Jan 9th)

My little family (Jan 30th)

 

Eli is 8 months old (March 14th)

My little model:) (March 20th)

*So excited for Conference. Something that I learned on my mission, write down any questions or concerns you may have, pray about them then watch conference. It blows my mind every time because my questions do get addressed, I love it. Try it out. (April 6th)

I cut up some cheese for Diana and she would not eat them. I quote , "mommy these are not perfect squares." I am not an Iron Chef my lady:) (April 24th)

Its SUMMER people! the weather is beautiful today and my little girl looks even more beautiful. (March 3rd)

*Diana came screaming at me, 'take this thing out of my bum bum' I starting panicking wondering what she had put there only to discover she had a wedgie - wow miss drama queen! (May 30th)

So happy for my hardworking husband. James got into 'The University of Utah".  (June 20th)

Update: After the MSF orientation, he changed his degree to Masters of Real Estate Development

New blog post - guess who owns a business store??? meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! (July 8th)

Update: My store has been closed for the last couple of days, I couldn't find proper time for it. I will be reopening in 2 week's time.. I am super excited!

*Diana, "when daddy goes to work, he will break my heart."
Me, "oh, why?"
Diana, "because I will miss him so much."
I can't blame her, she has an award winning daddy:)

I love this little guy. (Aug 22)

*I wanted Diana to be a minion for Halloween but she wants to be a scary witch. The Diana I know is terrified of witches, so yesterday we took her to Halloween city to see witch costumes. She screamed her way through the store then she said, "OK, I won't be a witch, I will be a human." (Oct 23rd)

*My first utility bill here in SLC came and its ONLY $44. Remember my highest bill in Eagle Mountain was $260, lowest $160... Do you think I have a good reason to stand on my balcony and shout joyously? (Oct 24th)

*The other day, I sat in the car waiting for James as he went into the post office. I was deeply touched by what I saw. A young man (maybe 12) opened the door for an elderly lady carrying a big box, who expressed her gratitude wholeheartedly. Then the boy's father smiled and hugged his son as they walked away. Another lady walked in and a male stranger ran to the door and held it open for her. She too expressed gratitude and they both walked away with a smile on their faces. Just small, simple gestures can make a huge difference, even to one watching from a distance. (Dec 4th)

Here is some more pictures from 2013:

Eli had some serious body mass as a baby. I loved it and actually miss it. Seriously, chubby babies are the cutest. My daughter was so skinny as a baby and she still is. Her lowest percentile in weight was 35th and in height 80th. She made skinny work because she is such a beautiful little girl..

This guy's face changes all the time. He turned 1 this year. He only put a finger in his cake and didnt want anything to do with it.

Diana got 'married' this year... One night we were having dinner with our good friends, Diana and her cute 'boy friend' in the picture above took off into her room. They came back a few minutes later, Diana wearing her white church dress and they were both screaming, "we got married." I thought that was pretty funny. She also made a visit to the ER for a night.

These 2 got extremely close this year. Their friendship was actually the high light of my year.

I served an LDS mission on Temple Square 8 years ago. This year my mission president passed away. He is seating on the bench. He was a wonderful man and great mentor to me.

I turned 30. I am old people! it took 3 people to light up my candles. I had an awesome birthday even though my spotlight was stolen from me, the muscle guy and the 'not so newly' weds making out:) P.S - I have the best parents in law. They watched our kids the Saturday before my birthday so James and I could go have dinner and watch a show. We didn't get home until after midnight and we found our kids snuggled and asleep. Then a week later they made this little get together for me. I love them..

We had a wonderful time with family, egg hunt in the park, baptisms, weddings, 4th of July, birthdays, lacrosse games, yard work at my husband's grandma's house, my business, moving, old and new friends and Christmas etc; the list goes on. I am grateful for my family and my husband's family. For good health, my husband's job, a place we call home, the people that have showed us love and kindness and for the opportunity to be a mom. Its my favorite job in the world. I hope everyone has a wonderful 2014.

What are some of the resolutions/commitments you have made in the past, that turned out successful?