2013 Resolutions

  I love the New Year. Brian and I just celebrated our 7th New Years Day together. It's been long enough that we have created our own traditions.  We always cook a turkey and we always make our general financial plan for the year. You know you are a super nerd when you look forward to making the yearly budget! 

I have come to realize that I am a goal oriented person, and that's okay. There is nothing wrong with having a plan and its easier to follow when you write it down or share it. I doubt you are interested in our 2013 budget, or maybe you are lol, but I do want to share my resolutions.

#1. Do the dishes more often. I hate doing the dishes, but I am the dishwasher and they can stand to be washed a bit quicker and a bit more often!

#2.  Finish reading the Bible. Since I was a teenager I have tried many attempts at reading straight through the Bible. I have quit every time, except this time. I started in 2012 and I am not stopping until I am done. I don't care if it is December, I WILL read the ENTIRE book. I have been a believer for WAY too long to have never done this.

#3. Exercise. One of the 2012 resolutions was to run a 5k. It was awesome. Brian and I ran the Rt 66 5k in Tulsa with Lee and Leah and we had a blast. 

Not only was it fun, but my body felt so much better because of the training. I love running. No one can get me. I dont have to wipe any bottoms or get anyone water or pick up toys. I am all alone and free for that short amount of time. 

We haven't exercised a bit since the pre-Thanksgiving race...l and I can feel it. So, I want to feel better and get my heart rate up. 

I think our times were like Lee 32:03, Brian 29:45, and myself 26:45? I don't know, I am bad with numbers. I hope we do it again!

#4. Slow down on the Dr. Pepper. 

#5. Memorize two verses a month, bc if you don't plan it, it doesn't happen. Memorizing is not an accident, unless it's a Taylor Swift or JB song and then you wonder how ever did I learn these words? 

#6. And there's one more, but it's not really blog material.......

So these are pretty general here.... More, less, slow down, but that's okay. They are down and although I am certain only 1 reader can hold me accountable to all of the above, I am going to try! Happy New Year

2013 Resolutions

  I love the New Year. Brian and I just celebrated our 7th New Years Day together. It's been long enough that we have created our own traditions.  We always cook a turkey and we always make our general financial plan for the year. You know you are a super nerd when you look forward to making the yearly budget! 

I have come to realize that I am a goal oriented person, and that's okay. There is nothing wrong with having a plan and its easier to follow when you write it down or share it. I doubt you are interested in our 2013 budget, or maybe you are lol, but I do want to share my resolutions.

#1. Do the dishes more often. I hate doing the dishes, but I am the dishwasher and they can stand to be washed a bit quicker and a bit more often!

#2.  Finish reading the Bible. Since I was a teenager I have tried many attempts at reading straight through the Bible. I have quit every time, except this time. I started in 2012 and I am not stopping until I am done. I don't care if it is December, I WILL read the ENTIRE book. I have been a believer for WAY too long to have never done this.

#3. Exercise. One of the 2012 resolutions was to run a 5k. It was awesome. Brian and I ran the Rt 66 5k in Tulsa with Lee and Leah and we had a blast. 

Not only was it fun, but my body felt so much better because of the training. I love running. No one can get me. I dont have to wipe any bottoms or get anyone water or pick up toys. I am all alone and free for that short amount of time. 

We haven't exercised a bit since the pre-Thanksgiving race...l and I can feel it. So, I want to feel better and get my heart rate up. 

I think our times were like Lee 32:03, Brian 29:45, and myself 26:45? I don't know, I am bad with numbers. I hope we do it again!

#4. Slow down on the Dr. Pepper. 

#5. Memorize two verses a month, bc if you don't plan it, it doesn't happen. Memorizing is not an accident, unless it's a Taylor Swift or JB song and then you wonder how ever did I learn these words? 

#6. And there's one more, but it's not really blog material but greatly beneficial!

So these are pretty general here.... More, less, slow down, but that's okay. They are down and although I am certain only 1 reader can hold me accountable to all of the above, I am going to try! Happy New Year

Food Photo Dump

  We have been cooking up some great things in the kitchen and I wanted to pass along the photos before the New Year gets away from us. 

This is pheasant chili made by my better half. It was delicious!

I have a new biscuit recipe from my father and ooooooohhhhh are they good! 

Spread some sausage gravy on it, made in my 1950s cast iron skillet and enjoy a slice of heaven for breakfast!

We recently tried to copy Ron's sausage burger. Aside from the feeling of death that overcame about 1hr after dinner, they too were delicious! Way too much work, but delicious!

Lastly, we have some cookies. It has recently been brought to my attention that my boys enjoy things other boys might not. Apparently the effects of having a "stay at home mom" go way beyond what we planned. So what if they love shopping, Taylor Swift, and making cookies?  Their wives will thank me some day, lol. 

Anyhow, we made a lot of cookies this Holiday season.

First we have sugar cookies that we took to Daddy's office.

Then we tried our hand at gingerbread men.

The last two are other creations that I deem document worthy. Brian and I reupholstered our dining room chairs. Total cost: $20! Amazing

I call it our man fabric. I had envisioned a cute, colorful design to add pattern to the room, however I did not go shopping alone and this is what I ended up with. Lol, he did a great job!

Last is a stocking for Benton. It's about as basic as you can possibly get but it works and I was pretty stoked I could make it.