Year in Review 2010

Resolutions 2010--recap

Here they are...my resolutions/goals for 2010.


PERSONAL GOALS
lose weight--NOPE. JUST MAINTAINED MY CURRENT WEIGHT.
successful garden--YES, NOT AS SUCCESSFUL AS I WOULD HAVE WANTED BUT FRUITFUL ALL THE SAME
food storage/garden--YES. HOWEVER, OUR FOOD STORAGE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING A BIT BARE. TIME TO REPLENISH.
home decorating--WE PAINTED AIDAN'S ROOM AND THE HALLWAY. WE ALSO HUNG SOME PICTURES AND ADDED SOME PIZAZZ TO OUR LIVING ROOM DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEAR SO...YES.
get the piece of paper! (diploma)--HALLELLUJAHH(SIC)!!! YES MA'AM!
classes on sewing/quiliting--NO OFFICIAL CLASSES, BUT MANY A BOOK/DVD WAS CHECKED OUT FROM THE LIBRARY
one awesome recipe a month--NOT EVERY MONTH DID I DO THIS, BUT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, YES 12 AWESOME NEW RECIPES (SOME WERE SO AWESOME I WILL NEVER MAKE THEM AGAIN, EVER!)

WIFE GOALS
good routine--MOST OF THE TIME
workable schedule--MOST OF THE TIME
organized--ATTEMPTED, STILL HAVE LOTS OF ROOM FOR GROWTH


MOM GOALS
potty training--STILL WORKING ON THIS. BUT NOW WE ARE WORKING AT IT BETTER.
stimulate his brain--YES MA'AM
swim/piano/gymnastics/dance class (one or more)--SWIMMING LESSONS WAS ALL HE TOOK...
baby #2--YES AND A DEVASTING BIG FAT RIP!


FAMILY GOALS
food storage--YES
service and charity--I THINK SO, YES
FHE--YES
Virgie cookbook/Bob's book/VOL 2--NOPE

TRAVEL
St. George *3--YES
Las Vegas--NOPE
Yellowstone--NOPE, SILLY BILLS! I NO LIKE YOU!


WANTS
television--YES
couch--YES
couch--NO
(mini-van)--NO

SPIRITUAL
Read Book of Mormon--NOPE
FHE--GENERALLY SPEAKING, YES
Active in church--50/50 WITH A BIG INACTIVE IN RS...I AM STILL WORKING ON THIS
full tithe payer--NOPE
heart softened and open--YES, STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS

End of Year Crafts

I just posted a "End of Year Craft" slide show. I didn't realize how productive I have been in creating and learning new things. As I prepared this slide show I realized that I have about 15 projects that I didn't take pictures of and gave away as gifts as well as about 10 additional blankets/quilts. But overall I did well in photo-journaling my endeavors this year. I am still a work in progress and believe that I will always be, but I am happy with my improvement and new addiction. Enjoy the slide show. Some of the items were made for myself and for my desire to start an Etsy shop. which is an online craft selling website. So if anything looks good to you and you would be willing to buy it let me know. I my have it "in stock" or I may be able to recreate it for you. Thanks.

End of Year Craft slideshow

Christmas Card and Newsletter 2010

Merry Christmas Friends and Family!

This year has gone by so fast! But what a year it has been. We have been so blessed with so many different things this year, I am still in awe.

Brian was able to get a job in the middle of last December. And what a blessing this job has been. He is working for Juniper Networks and he loves it! Since he got this new job he has learned so much about the M & T series routers, earned two different certifications (JNCI-S, JNCI-P) and is studying hard for the last and final certification (JNCI-E). We have enjoyed so many perks that he didn’t have with his last job; health benefits, paid vacation, sick days, and my personal favorite, raises and bonuses. And another bonus to this job, Brian loves going in everyday and learning more about his position and the ones around him.

I have been busy trying to keep busy. I love being an at home mom. I love being able to spend my day with Aidan. What a delight he is to our family! As one of my many attempts to keep busy I have been working a lot at the day care. It is a wonderful opportunity for me to earn some extra spending money and let Aidan be in a day care environment. Thorough out this year I have fallen in love with my sewing machine. Crazy sounding, I know, but I can’t get enough of it. I spend all my free time making things and I love learning and improving my “talent.” I also finally received my college degree in January. What a wonderful moment that was! I didn’t walk with my class or go to the ceremony, but checking the mail and having such a precious parcel was extremely memorable.

Aidan is growing like a weed. He is so tall (40 inches) and is a smart boy. He loves going to the day care and participating in the preschool aspect as well as having so many friends to play with. He loves spending time with his relatives (especially his Grandpas). He enjoys spending time with his Uncle Matt and playing Legos with his daddy. Iron Man and all the other Comic book characters are his absolute favorite. He has been requesting another “baby” in the house, so we will see how that goes.

We hope your year has been full of growth, happiness and wonderful memories. Always remember, we love you.

Merry Christmas,

The Larson’s

Brian, Katie and Aidan