Hello 2013

I can not believe I have not posted a real post in quite some time.  I'd like to say it was because I was extremely busy with work and decorating my house, but that is just not the case.  I think I have just become lazy and can't seem to think of anything witty to say. However, I did want to take the time to post some updates and some New Years resolutions before it was summer!

2012 was quite the roller coaster of a year.  I celebrated one year of marriage as well as one year at Sartorius.  We took a family vacation to Texas and took a tour of Cowboys stadium. We spent the summer at the Boathouse and on our own boat with little to no issues. We had our first full summer with Peyton doing the one week on and one week off schedule.  I learned more about little league baseball and basketball.  We moved into a bigger house (without divorcing!).  Attended one wedding.  Survived Warrior Dash. Hosted Christmas Eve and NYE.  Joined a church.  Saw Peyton Manning play live at the KC Chief's stadium.  Shot my first gun at a range.  Went to Aruba.  I am sure there are many more, but those are the few I could think of off the top of my head.

2013 is going to be another great year....I hope.  I never am very good about sticking to my new year's resolutions, but I am happy to say, we did stick to a big one.  Last year, J and I resolved to start going to church.  New Years fell on a sunday in 2012 and we stuck to it and went on New Year's day.  I can honestly say you can count on both hands the numbers of sundays all year that we missed.  And if we missed, it was due to me being out of town for work or baseball games.  I am very proud that we stuck it and we are now getting invovled in a small group on tuesday nights. 

This year, I resolved, to get and stay healthy.  I know, I say it every year....lose weight.  Just like everyone else, however, I just need to find the right balance of getting and staying healthy.  I want to eat out less (when home and possible), I want to try new work out classes at the gym.  I want to run a few miles....without walking in between.  J and I joined 24 hour fitness last week.  My old gym was not convienient and J wanted to get back into working out.  We have yet to go together, but I have been very happy with the body pump and zumba class I have taken.  I resolve to cook more of a variety, Since moving to St. Charles, I have done much better at cooking.  We have made a point to eat at the table and not on the couch.  I am very happy we are doing this, it seems more traditional and family oriented.  If I find a good recipe, I will of course share it with you.  I resolve to kick ass at my job this year.  I want to make some commission money and I just need to find my motivation and get with the program.

I hope everyone is having a good start to 2013!