2012 -- Week One

So, my new year is off to a slow start. Westin has been at Disney World with his parents all week which leaves me riding solo for the week. The extra alone time gave me time really think about those 2012 New Years Resolutions. I thought I would revisit the list (in no particular order)...

1. blog at least 3-4 times a week--hopefully this is not going to be hard. There are SO many inspiring blogs and projects out there and on Pinterest I hope that I can keep the content interesting :)

2. Take Cooking Classes -- I really want to learn the basics and I was looking into Sur la Tab and Williams and Sonoma classes but ultimately liked the idea of a more homey and intimate school--I choose TSpoons which is really close to where I work!

3. Attend Dave Ramsay Financial Peace University Classes--I signed up this week! Westin and I will attend every Thursday for 90 days. I am really excited! We do not have any debt or major problems, but I am excited to learn how we can be really methodical with our finances and save for a vacation! Financial issues seem to be a major issue for married couples and I really want Westin and I to get started with a good foundation!

4. Run another Marathon--maybe Greece in November ?? :)

5. Run another 1/2 Marathon--all signed up for the Tinkerbell 1/2 later this month.

6. Break 20 minutes in the 5K. This one is going to be tough and require a lot of training. I need to brainstorm with Westin how to make this one happen.

7. Reduce the amount of time watching tv--would like to get rid of it all together. If I stick to the next resolution I think I will in turn watch less TV.

8. Read 10 Books. Any recommendations? I love memoirs. Thinking I will start with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

9. Nag less, enjoy more. Self explanatory.

10. Take an international trip this year--if we stick to the finance plan and sign up for the Greece Marathon--I could knock out 3 resolutions!

11. Smile Everyday--I think I already do this but I just like this idea!

Here are a few photos for fun...

Way too MIA and Welcome to 2012!

Well I must say that I have been so MIA I am not sure you can even call it MIA. Here is a quick breakdown of the last few weeks in pictures...

Westin vacuuming our tree...



a few homemade ornaments (epsom salt, glittered leaves, marbles, lots of fun!)

our tree all lit up!

our first married Christmas card :)








Sarah's Baby Shower! Including a beautiful cake, Giraffes, books, presents, lots of fun ladies, name suggestions, yummy food cooked by Justin, Giraffes, baseball themed clothing, animal hats, all in all good times, and oh yeah giraffes and books!

new skin regimens--aka one of my 2012 resolutions! beautiful skin!

On our way to Destin, FL after our red-eye flight from Orange County to Atlanta--great ride because Westin drove the whole way as I slept--gotta love that guy!

woke up for 30 seconds to take this picture--lots of road choices and the exact place my parents took wrong turn taking them 2 hours out of the way--its ok, they made it to the beautiful beach--aghhhhh! heaven.





The kiddos of the Galloway Family--adooooorable!



Christmas Day and Dinner and exploring new iPhone apps :)

Westin gets iced by Britt and Brandon at the Schneider Christmas Exchange--priceless!



A few highlights from New Years Eve--Picachu backpacks, pb&j mid-party, ATL friends, new girlfriends that we adore, having a great time and missing our East Coast BFF's--its time to move back I say!!!






Last but not least, a CLEAN menu, outlook, and sense of being for 2012. Loving new recipes and delish food. My 30 day Food Journal Challenge has begun. More details and feedback along the way.

I hope everyone had a fabuloso culmination to 2011! I had a lot of pics and happenings to squeeze into this much overdo post. In keeps with my 2012 resolutions here are a few mentionables: blog at least 3-4 times a week, take cooking classes, attend Dave Ramsey finance class, run another marathon, half marathon, and break 20 minutes in the 5k, reduce amount of time watching tv, read 10 books this year, nag less enjoy more, take at least one international trip/vacation, smile everyday.

Should be do-able...we will see...

XOXO friends!!!