New Year 2017

We have made it to 2017! 

Derek and I have been married for 13 years. Derek is 36, I am 34.5, Van is almost 10, Weston is 7.5, Ruby is 2.5. I have decided to make some blog posts to turn them into a yearbook at the end of the year. I'm excited about this and hope I find time to blog. 

Being that it's the beginning of the year, I think I'll start with goals for the year. 

Personal goals:

• enjoy the kids
• write in my Journal at least once a week
• have personal prayers at least twice a day
• personal scripture study daily
• start family council (every fast Sunday)
• make a family mission statement and post it in the house
• attend the temple at least once a month (preferably with Derek)
• read the Book of Mormon
• read at least 12 classic books
• study the Doctrine and Covenants along with Sunday School this year
• work out at least 3 days a week
• Building:
• finish built in bookshelf/entertainment center
• dining table
• refinish dining chairs
• dining bench
• make removable frame for around the TV
• refinish king headboard, finish decorating Derek and my room

Family goals:

• read the Book of Mormon every day
• family read aloud every weekday
• junk food only on special occasions
• ride bikes as a family at least once a week (weather permitting)
• play family games at least once a week

I have realized that since these lists are very specific and some may seem somewhat daunting, so I have given myself reasonable expectations. I feel that if I am making baby steps towards these goals then I'm doing a good job. As long as I'm moving in the right direction and progressing, then that's a win. Hopefully I can keep a positive outlook on goals this year.