Christmas was great, and we really enjoyed family and friends. Christmas Eve we enjoyed giving Rands parents the book that we made for them. Its a picture book that had the family proclamation inside with plenty of pictures of their posterity. We knew that this would be a hit, and we couldn't wait to give it to them. We slowly had been sneaking pictures in and out of the house in hopes they wouldn't really guess what we were up to. It worked out perfectly!! They were so surprised and happy! Goal accomplished!
Next we were off to my parents for a little Christmas grub, and PJ opening. It was alot of fun! We were able to sleep over at my parents house and we all piled in my brothers bed and watched blindside. It was alot of fun to be surrounded by family. Of course we opened our presents which were amazing and I couldn't ask for anything better. Rand was so sweet and got me a picture of the temple which I have been wanting, it seems like forever.
I should make mention that he made the whole thing himself! He got the picture directly from the photographer, blew the whole thing up, got it matted and framed. I was so surprised!! I love it husband thank you!Next we move on to new years. Can I just start by saying, wow 2010 really?! I cant tell you how crazy it is that is 2010, but the year brings some great opportunity's and advancements for us. This year Rand will graduate which is awesome! We will also hopefully be in a house by the end of the year, and looking for a new car. It doesn't seem like much, but I cant tell you how excited I am for this year. I am also contemplating going back to school this fall in Interior Design. Its something I have been thinking about alot lately, and I am so fascinated with design that it would be fun to take some classes.
New years we were able to hang out with some friends, got to make homemade pizza and play some hilarious games! It was great to ring in the new year with such great friends.
Mike and Lindsey
Making Pizzas
Our "kiss" for new years!! Loved welcoming the new year with my husband!! He is the best that ever happened to me!!
New years Resolutions for 2010:
1. Be a better wife. To put it simply just make sure Rand knows that I love him. I know it seems cheesy, but I just want to do better in serving him.
2. Read my scriptures more often, and making that a priority for Rand and I.
3. Participate in some races this year.
-St. George Triathlon
-Salt Lake Half marathon
-Wasatch Back
-possibly others those are all I have registered for this year. (any ideas?)
4.Try to cook more often. This is going to be hard, I really haven't made a single dish since we have been married. I know horrible for Rand right?! I really want to its just a huge undertaking for me. I am more of a baker not a cook. I bake alot, but cooking I just seem to get lost. So if any of you have some great and particularly easy recipes please pass them along... I really need to start somewhere!
5. Working out everyday except Sundays. I know that this is pretty much what I have been up to anyway for training, but I really would like to continue this as a habit and get in the best shape I can.
6. Being more prompt. I am by nature a late person. I want to do better at being to places on time or earlier. Rand and I are making this happen this year!
7. Cleaning the house once a week. This is particularly a challenge since life is constantly changing but the one thing I love most is coming home from a long day at work and seeing our house clean.
8. Living more on a budget. Since I mentioned above that we would like to be in a house by the end of this year, we are planning better so that we will be able to have a bigger down payment.
9. Spending more time just the two of us. We recently watched an Oprah...Yes Rand watched it! Where they stripped the family of all the electronics that were distracting them from really being "together " and creating relationships with one another. So we have made a goal. When each of us get home for the night to really talk and be with each other.
10. To enjoy this amazing year for all that its worth!
3 thoughts:
I think those are great resolutions. I need to sign up for some more races too. I think I need to get my act together and sign up for the salt lake city half. If you find any other fun races let me know. I think I will do the Wasatch Woman 10k again. It was fun to have a race of just all women! I also want to do the 3 day walk for breast cancer but Mike nixed that one. I need to email you about Wasatch back stuff. I think I will stop being lazy and do it now!
Looks like a fun time! That picture is beautiful!
I just found your blog and I am loving it!! You guys are the best. Can't wait to hang out again!
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