Happy 2011!



Welcome to 2011!  Here we are a new year and a new beginning.  My New Year's resolution this year is to enjoy every moment.  If 2010 taught me anything it is that anything can change in the snap of two fingers - sometimes for the better and sometimes not so much. 

For 2011we have the following exciting changes:

1. Justin will GRADUATE in August (he is getting is MBA through PennState)
2. Chloee will be 4 and Caylee will be 2.
3. Caylee will potty train and move to a big girl bed!
4. We will take the girls on their first plane ride - to Pennsylvania for Justin's graduation!
5. Chloee will start Pre-K after our PennState trip.
6. Praying that I will become an aunt this year!
7. Take the girls to the snow for the first time.
8. Try to Blog 3-4 times per week!
9. Eat lots of new foods!
10. Learn how to make homemade breads in my new bread machine!
11. Finish our backyard!
12. Change churches - we are trying to go local in an effort to become more involved!

So obviously we have many many things planned for this year and I hope that we can continue to enjoy the little things just like our girls are constantly doing.  We will have a more set routine that allows plenty of free time and will try to enjoy all of our local surroundings (beaches, parks, zoos, etc)!

Here's to a New Year!

Ash of All Trades!


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