Welcome, Welcome 2012!

So, I'm a day late and a dollar short. I haven't blogged about Vaughn's birthday, halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas festivities. So much so much has happened. We did a 24 day advent calendar of activities leading up to Chrismtas which is a welcome new tradition and so much fun, we built our first gingerbread house and went ice skating! Vaughn got up every morning so excited to see what her bag had to hold for the day and see how many days were left til Christmas. I will post more on the above mentioned special occassions and its a resolution to be better about blogging. Truth be told, sometimes when I've been on the computer editing for hours the last thing I want to do is get BACK on it to blog. But I'll be better- I swear.

I was SO ready to kiss 2011 goodbye and welcome 2012 with open arms. 2011 was for me, one of the WORST years I have ever had. A year where I was broken, sad, confused, lost & desperate. My focus was on trying to fix everythign instead of TRUSTING THE PROCESS. (another resolution of mine this year. TRUST THE PROCESS). I dont know what that process is or is supposed to be but I have to trust that its all happening at whatever speed and however it should. I just need to bask in it.


The new year was spent at my grandma's house in Illinios. I had debated up until hours before the trip if I would be going or not. Its a long drive, for Vaughn and myself and I have not been feeling too good. On top of that I have mounds of editing I need to catch up on. But I went. Turns out it was just what I needed. I needed to be hours away from all distractions, miles away from the people who cause me confusion and the things I have on my mind. I got to wrap gifts and spend some time with grandma and we played Banana Grams to bring in the new year, in our jammies.

December 31st, night, barefoot, shorts. Insane!

The kids all went outside at some random time like 8:30 before bed and whooped and hollered under the lit up trees outside to bring in the new year. They had fun and felt like real party animals. We had fun and felt like anything but party animals. I was just thankful to be able to stay awake that long! Here are some pics.

I got a Ukelele for Christmas. SO EXCITED. I have learned several chords but still cannot play a darn thing. Vaughn however is getting a big kick out of waking me up in the mornings with my "Galalee." She's gonna be a star. of that I'm certain.

Oh the memories. These shall stay with her forever. I have vivid and fond fond memories being up in this tractor with my uncle and grandpa. Dusty, uncomfortable and beautiful. Makes me full of joy that she loves it too!

Ice skating. I am so blessed to have an ex husband who still see's the imporance in getting together with us to do these fun activities. He helped me get my ice skates on, pulled us both up to the ice and I put one foot on and decided not to go. :( too unstable and the last thing i needed was for my hip to break before the holidays. They had so much fun. they got around the rink 2 times in an hour. But the memories are well worth it.

New Years Eve at my grandmas. This is how she celebrated.

Now for the Resolutions!
Sometimes they seem stupid to do. No one follows through- but I do them anyways.

*2012 is a year of finding myself. Its a year to celebrate and get back to who I am , what I want and to shape our lives to be full of dignity, self expression and love.
*to actually do the things I see on pinterest and not just pin them. Recipes, crafts, the whole bit.
*try new restaurants, new drinks, travel to new places, meet new people and make new friends.
*blog more regularly
*learn the Ukelele
*Be more financially secure and keep chipping away at any debt.
*Trust the process!
*Grow my business and push myself further in creativity.
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