4 Things

1.  Jason and I stayed up WAY too late last night watching Rhett&Link videos after his basketball game.  You should really check this one out:
http://rhettandlink.com/videos/#fastfoodfolksong

2.  About 3:30am I was up coughing (from a lingering cold) and couldn't sleep so I started reading this book:

I only got through the first chapter, but WOW... It's going to be a great challenge.!

3.  Today I am making my MIL this cake for her birthday:

4.  I LOVE planning parties, and I am working Jason's birthday party today.... hopefully it will all come together.  Here is some inspiration I am drawing from:

 

Winter Projects



Here are some projects I want to do in the next month or so:


A good way to use up scraps of fabric and decorate for Valentines day.

I can think of a few little girls I want to make this for :)



Valentines day garland



This skirt seems perfect for any season. Just add tights for a cold winter day or slip on some strappy sandals for summer!

Maybe this weekend I can start??

The hardest part of my day...removing my slippers.

My black slippers are black like my hair,
My black slippers are so much fun to wear.

They wait by my bed until the next morn,
And when I awake they keep my feet warm.

And when I come home to sit and read a book,
It is up toward the ceiling they always look.

When it the kitchen Jason's supper to make,
My good old black slippers don't let my feet ache.

And down through the years as I face the cold,
I know on my soles the faithful black slippers of old.

2012 Goals

I mentioned our 2012 goals in a previous post and thought if I wrote them down Jason and I maybe more likely to accomplish them!  We don't have many, but that makes me think the few we have will be that much more achievable.

1.  Finish Paying 50% of School Loans
We would like to pay down this debt by 50% or more in the next year.  If we could pay all of it that would be great!  This would free up more of Jason's salary for savings and we feel like it would give us more freedom to serve Our Great God.

2.  Invite More People into Our Home
We would love to open our home more often to neighbors, friends we don't see often, and college students.

3.  Cook through Giada De Laurentiis' cookbook
I want to try new recipes and in honor of our trip to Italy this seemed fitting.  I have tried 2 recipes so far and they were delish.  I have to pace myself because of the costly and fattening ingredients!

4.  Have a Sunday Night Devotion Time
So far we have met this goal for 2012.  Sunday night is a good time to relax, discuss the teaching from Church, and get charged up for the busy week ahead!

 

Wishlist

About a month before Jason and tied the knot we sat down together and made a wishlist of sorts.  It was a list of things that we thought we would need/want and knew we needed to start saving for.  A few weeks ago I ran across the list stuck in a study Bible and was struck by how God has provided ALL of the 14 things we had written down! 

The list is a compilation of both small and large things.  Here you go:

1.  Dresser
2.  Bedside table #2
3.  "Coffee table" (small table to hold our coffee pot/mugs that sits in our dining room)
4.  2 Curtain Rods
5.  Curtains
6.  Laptop
7.  Car
8.  Trip to Italy
9.  Side table for living room
10.  Bedframe/Headboard
11.  Mattress
12.  Canvass Photo
13.  Picture Frames
14.  Coat Rack

We have been married almost 2 years and will be celebrating with a trip to Italy.  I remember writing that on the list and actually doubting it would happen, but two weeks ago we bought our tickets!!  Many of the items on our list were given to us or we were able to buy with wedding money.  Seeing the list accomplished causes me to feel excited and hopeful about other goals we have set for 2012!