Goals for 2009!

With today being the last day 2008 I thought would write a few thoughts and a few goals and hopefully with the pressure of knowing someone might have read this blog I will actually make it happen.

First of all I have enjoyed this past year. Brian spent most of it home with us, and what could be better. I think this was a big year of learning for us as we experienced some of the trials that this life brings. The kids have grown so much and at times I wish we could go back and try some things over again, but in the same breath I am proud of who they are becoming and have loved watching them grow and learn.

I remember when Brian first joined the Navy and hearing our date to "get out" was (and still is) May 29, 2009. I remember thinking that date would surly never come. It was way to far off. And now I look at the past six years as a blur and wondering where all that time went. What we spent it doing? And what were the things that really mattered to us? As we are preparing to get out of the Navy and move on to something new I have been thinking about those questions in relation to what I will be asking myself in the next six years.

Having said all that here is THE list:

*Make “school time” with the kids happen as often as possible

*Take time every month for Brian and I to enjoy the kids one on one

*Daily personal scripture reading and personal prayer.

*Put more into my church calling.

*Go on dates with Brian weekly.

*Memorable family vacation.

*Make sure we are having family home evening every week

*Enjoy my kids at the ages and stages they are in.

*Pursue the photography business and try and enjoy every minute of doing something I have always wanted.

*Make fun and lasting memories for the kids!

Happy New Year! Can’t wait to see you all in 2009!