NYE Layton Style

We {I } was so excited to have New Years Eve off of work for the first time in four years.  And then before that I have only been off on New Years Eve two other years in the 9 years I have been a nurse.  So needless to say, there was some fist pumping going on when I checked my schedule a few months back and found out that I had the night off.  Lucky for us we all live so close together that there was just the matter of getting all the children in bed and then it was party time!  We played games, ate lots of yummy food and rang in the New Year in style thanks to Maren's party goods.

**disclaimer: all these photos were "stolen" from my dear friends blog**

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HAPPY NEW YEARS!

I am not really a New Years resolution type of girl, but I have been reflecting upon some changes I would like to see this year. 

 Some of my goals for the year include: 

*More scripture study personally and with family:  We didn't quite accomplish a goal I had to finish the Book of Mormon children's version with the kids in 2012, but we have now picked it back up and are reading again at night time.  As soon as we have finish the Book of Mormon picture book, we will move onto another one of the standard works.

*Work Out:  I did a great job last year running and staying in fairly good shape until November when the workouts ceased and the goodies began.  Let's just say that November and December were a little rough on my body.  I am now ready to run and work out a little better.  I am looking at some races to do this Spring as some extra motivation. I will be running the St Patty's race in Lebanon in March, but would love to do another Half-Marathon or Ragnar-Relay around April/May.

*Make bread with my new Kitchenaid: I would love to overcome my fear of baking bread this year.  I now have the tools to help me accomplish this.

*Pull out my sewing machine and practice:  I was so excited to get my very first sewing machine from my Mom last year for Christmas.  Unfortunately I just don't have anywhere to store the machine other than the case it came in.  It's a lot of work to pull it out and set it up so I tend to not do it.  I did pull it out in August when my Mother-In-Law came and we worked together on some projects.  Now I just need to try on my own.

*Quilt with some friends:  I was just invited to be a part of a group of women who are each making their very own quilt from the same pattern.  I still have to go to the meeting and search for fabrics but I am excited to try something new!

And before I completely overwhelm myself, I will stop right there.

I have a feeling that 2013 is going to be great year for us!