2011.....2012

As we all know 2011 has ended. I want to say this is a good thing.....that 2011 was a ROUGH year......because it was, but to be truthful the change from December 31 to January 1 really isn't a big deal. The best thing is knowing that there is another day upon us. It does bring with it the realization that you have a ton of weakness and so much that needs to be improved on....okay at least I do. I think of all the things I wanted to do in 2011, that didn't get done and think, oh I will put them on my imaginary roll over list.
I know that in 2012 I want to simplify and organize, but I'll be real honest with you, it's not going to get done as much as I would like. There are a few reasons for this and one of them truthfully is anger. The fact that I haven't resolved my anger over our move is quite honestly a damper in my life right now. Don't get me wrong I am in a much better state of mind than I was in November or December but I'm still struggling with this change. I am having a really hard time seeing past my trials and finding the blessings in my life. I have a hard time getting past what I want and don't have and appreciating what I do have. I was talking to someone one day and she told me that I need to be more grateful for the small things in my life. I decided to go home right then and there and write down 5 things I was grateful for....it was a rough day and I was able to write down two very pathetic things, but two things nonetheless....my kids are healthy and Davis and I are healthy. It was all I could come up with at the time. But it was something right?!?! Well within 24 hours all my kids and both Davis and I were sick. GREAT! that idea back fired. I got past the frustration and have been trying harder to write down one good thing a day. I haven't done it every day, but it's a start.
So instead of a year in review or a list of things I need to improve on, I am going to steal an idea from Becky's blog and write down the things I all ready have planned for 2012. Hopefully I will be good and update it as things happen or as plans change. It will also remind me of the present I gave my parents for Christmas "A year of fun with Grandma and Poppie" so if some things seem strange, that's why.

So for now, even though we are in the middle of January the list is as follows.

JANUARY
7-Lunch with Dana and Colleen and temple with Dana
8-10-Ady sleepover with Ramussens
10-12-Tanner sleepover with Ramussens
12-14-Matt sleepover with Ramussens
13-Dinner with the girls (so much fun) Davis movie with the guys
16-Play games with McDaniels-MLK day
17-Kids back in school, Bennett off-track
18-20 Bennett sleepover with Rasmussen's
21-birthday party for Uncle John (love my Harrington cousins!)
29-5th Sunday dinner with the Blomquist side
31-Erica's birthday cafe rio?!?!
Sledding (will we get any snow)

FEBRUARY
6-Bennett back to school
14-Valentine's Parties
18-Susie and David are getting married!!!! YAY!!!!
20-Games with McDaniels (presidents day)?!?!!?
Mcdonalds with Grandma and Poppie

MARCH
5-Matt turns "6"
14-Day of green
16-Kids go off track
22-24 trip with family
28-Davis turns "33"
Movie with Grandma and Poppie
Disneyland?hopefully

APRIL
10-Kids back on track, Bennett off track
18-Mckell and Alex getting married...oh yah!!!!
29-5th Sunday dinner with the Blomquist side
geocaching with Grandma and Poppie

MAY
25-Adylin turns "7"
28-Memorial Day
Fishing with Grandma and Poppie

JUNE
6-School is out for the Summer
roast hotdogs in the canyon with Grandma and Poppie

JULY
2-4-Family camp with the Harrington Cousins
8-Tanner turns "11"
12-Girls Camp bishopric night
16-21-Strong Family vacation
24-Holiday
25-Tanner starts 6th grade, Ady 2nd grade and Matt 1st grade
29-5th Sunday dinner with the Blomquist side
Swimming or camping with Grandma and Poppie

AUGUST
Get icecream with Grandma and Poppie

SEPTEMBER
3-Labor Day
6-Addison turns "8"
29-Celebrating 12 years Married
30-5th Sunday dinner with the Blomquist side
Berry Picking with Grandma and Poppie

OCTOBER
31-Halloween
Pumpkin Patch with Grandma and Poppie

NOVEMBER
14-Bennett turns "4"
22-Thanksgiving YUM my favorite
Nicklecade with Grandma and Poppie

DECEMBER
5-Warren turns "2"
12-Holly turns "35" oh my!!!
25-Celebrate the Saviors birth
30-5th Sunday dinner with the Blomquist side
Lights at temple square with Grandma and Poppie

I am pretty sure there will be some camping trips, fires in the canyon planned and game nights with friends and family. Sounds like a great year we have coming up. I'm sure last year was just as great I just wasn't good at keeping track of it all.