35? Seriously?

Ethan thought I was turning 32, I love that kid. Lauren thought 45, she is in trouble.

So here is my list...

1. I love my beverages… newest one… Diet Dr. Pepper, no ice with lime
2. Love Glee music remixes, all of it
3. I LOVE BEING A MOM, there isn’t any other job I want
4. I hate yardwork, love living in a townhouse for that reason alone, I used to like it
5. Moving isn’t fun
6. I have the bestest friends ever, everyone should be jealous of me, really
7. I still don’t wear a jacket even when it is freezing outside, I don’t know why. It might be the Canadian in me.
8. I love texting, so much easier
9. I still love fresh flowers, they brighten any room and make you happier
10. Happiness is important, it is earned
11. I love a new pair of jeans
12. It doesn’t always make sense, thank goodness for faith
13. A job that is fulfilling and you help others is the best type of job
14. “Learn what we should learn, Do what we should do, and Be what we should be.” –Thomas S. Monson
15. Scripture study with my children is so insightful and helps me understand and learn more from the scriptures than before
16. Hitting a deer with your car… life changing
17. You can learn so much from different relationships, they are all good to have and learn from
18. The first three letters of Funeral spell F-U-N
19. Cars = Money
20. My favorite place to serve in the church is the Primary
21. I love socks, I like them new and with cool designs. If I am wearing my boots I can guarantee the socks under are funky
22. I love slippers
23. I realize now that I am OCD about nails, fingernails and toenails
24. I love music, play it loud
25. I drink V8 everyday. I used to think my Dad was weird for liking it when I was younger, look at me now.
26. The older I get the pickier I am about what I will eat. I typically only like homemade foods now
27. I love Japanese food
28. I love games… all games. Nothing better than sitting around the table with your family and friends playing games
29. We love America’s Funniest Home Videos, we laugh and laugh everytime
30. I love every Apple product ever made. From the first of their products to the latest iPad, aka my boyfriend
31. I hope to be the Mom my kids deserve, I had/have the best Mom ever. No matter how old you are, you need a Mom
32. I love my bed
33. I love pictures, they really are worth a thousand words
34. Your word means a lot
35. Family is everything

2011 - HAPPINESS

I like the tradition I have started of having a word for each year. Last year my word was "CONTENTMENT". I posted the word a few different places so I would see it. But partway through the year I mentally changed it to PERSEVERANCE.
It seemed more appropriate given the changes that continually happened.



This year the word I chose is HAPPINESS.
Definition: HAPPINESS is a state of mind or feeling characterized by
contentment, love, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy.
I know it is so similar to the definition of Contentment, but to me it is just a little different.
I can chose to be HAPPY, and I am HAPPY.



One phrase that I like, that I say to myself often is...
"Fake it 'til you make it"
This applies to HAPPINESS too. I am going to be HAPPY this year. I have had a few close friends tell me lately that I seem so HAPPY, that is because I am.
No matter what, I am going to have a great year and be HAPPY.



I have a scripture that will sustain me as I go through this year.
I have it up in my room under a picture of Christ. It is my favorite:



"I can do all things through CHRIST which strengtheth me"



And two quotes to go with it...



Come what May and Love it

-David B. Haight



Enjoy the Journey



Wish me luck.



Welcome 2011... See you later 2010, don't let the door hit you on your way out!