of grateful praise

happy birthday to me. this year brings about much newness for me. a new, stay at home mama status. a move to a new home + neighborhood. i am indeed blessed and grateful.

35 things i want to do during my 35th year ::

1 learn how to knit + knit all my boys beanies

2 find a gluten free daily bread recipe that i like just as much as my former daily bread recipe

3 vacation in maui

4 take a cooking class

5 learn a french song and sing it frequently to my children

6 visit the central coast

7 plant a vegetable garden

8 rekindle my passion for the written letter + write letters to friends & family

9 run wildly with my boys

10 visit the library regularly

11 play chess with the mr.

12 read, read, read

13 keep a nature journal

14 draw, paint, write

15 learn more about photography

16 smile more

17 pray more

18 praise the mr. more

19 fit into my armani dress

20 shop the farmer's market regularly

21 organize, organize, organize

22 picnic frequently

23 go camping

24 meet the new neighborhood, get involved

25 meet the new church, get involved

26 get a family portrait done

27 practice random acts of kindness

28 focus on the fruits of the spirit- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness + self control

29 surprise family + friends with thoughtfulness

30 master several soup recipes

31 memorize scripture with isaak

32 play with the boys... really play

33 take time to listen... really listen

34 kiss the mr. more

35 make a list for year 36

what do you want to do this year?