Friday, January 4, 2008

Happy 2008

OK so I am finally back in Arizona... We had SUCH A WONDERFUL time in Texas with all our Family. So many FUN TIMES.. We LOVED going to LIFETIME, all the DINNERS, GAMES, Parties, Hanging out, ETC.... The only part we didn't like was the 16 1/2 hour drive to and from Dallas. . . YUCK... The kids did pretty good, Braeden and Irelyn Puked, only a few fights, Irelyn screamed for most of it (she is teething) But It was all worth it for the GREAT MEMORIES. Thanks Emily & Joe and Steph & Dave for all your HOSPITALITY. Cherry and Scott it was GREAT to see you guys, Rhonda and Benny WE LOVE YOU and are so happy to have RECONNECTED with you. Susan and Scott THANK YOU for being so KIND and for all you did to make Christmas so FUN for the kids, and FOR US. New Years Eve was a BLAST. . . We went to PF Changs with the Fransworths and the Robinsons. . . IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! then we had to get home to pack so we could hit the road the next morning.

Goals for 2008

Loose 20 MORE lbs. - I have just a little bit further to go. . . If I can KEEP UP the gym, and eating good . . . HOPEFULLY by Spring Break I will have this one reached.
HALF Marathon - I will Start VALLEY OF THE SUN March 9th. . But If that goes well and If I can make it the other half I will find a FULL Marathon to do by the end of the year.
Spend more ONE on ONE time with my Children - I want to find at least an hour each week to spend with each of my kids individually. I find that I spend some time playing with Irelyn during the day, I usually help Ashlyn with her homework, and play a little with her, and my boys, They are growing up and kind of not wanting to play with me. BUT if I can touch up on my Guitar Hero Skills and have some Rock OFFS with them or go on a walk or wonder a Store or Museum with them I would be so happy.
Read - I have turned off the TV in our house basically since July so NOW I need to be better about Picking up the Scriptures and other Fun Books.
Travel - Chad and I have started to get out more this past year (Hawaii, Vegas, Texas, Utah, etc. ) So this next year I would LOVE to expand my destinations; visit more places I want to get to NYC, Colorado, San Francisco, Disneyland, and of course back to Hawaii, Texas, Utah, Vegas and Many More FUN PLACES. . .
Learn - I would Love to take time to get back into school, I have never finished my degree at ASU (I dropped out after having kids) I WANT to finish and get my degree, so if I can start hammering out a few classes over the next few semesters I CAN GRADUATE.
Serve - I Know I have a calling that requires a lot of work and service, but I want to be better about seeing needs of those around me and finding a way to make someone else's life better. Wether it be making Dinners, Helping with Kids, Picking a Few weeds, Or just finding time to LISTEN.

8 comments:

Brianna Avery said...

those are all really great goals! Thank you for enlightening me and making me want to challenge myself.You look awesome by the way!

Cire said...

Glad you had a good time - let us know if we can help you with some of your goals (watching the kids while you go to classes or something)! Thanks for the donuts!

The Farnsworth Family said...

It was so fun to have here. Miss you muchos already! Dawn I love your goals. I am aiming for the March 1/2 too. I'll help you if you help me :) I love new years it allows us to feel like we can start over and do better. Thanks for being a great example to me :)

Emily R said...

ok, it was fun seeing you, and it looks like we will connect again in UT!!! your goals sound good. i need to set some too...

Natalie Hall said...

Loved that you had a wonderful timw with family! You so deservedit. You look just wonderful!!!

Your goals inspire me. I wish you could of been in Relief Society today. It was a wonderful lesson on starting off the new year with great goals. You could of shared all of your's.

Jennifer said...

THose are fabulous goals! I need to sit down and get mine in order. Looks like you guys have been having so much fun. Can't wait to see you!! Call me when you get in town. I've been addicted to spa treatments lately...let's have a girls spa day when you guys come :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for helping with Tate! He is starting preschool monday, so hopefully that will help him stay in there without me! :) We need to hangout! Call us!! 452-3179

Unknown said...

I just read so much of your blog to get caught up. You look so good and it's no wonder with all the healthy food you're eating, the TV diet, the exercise... GOOD JOB! I'm glad you had a good Christmas with your family - and Happy 2008 although it's like 2 weeks late of me to say that!