Why my windows constantly need cleaning....

it's not JUST sticky fingers....sigh.....

;)

Goals...

As I managed to reach all of my goals for the year by the end of January, I thought I needed to reset my goals for the year.  I saw that some people write a list of 52 goals for the year - one for each week.  I find this to be a little too much BUT...I do ike the idea of having a list of goals to reach for.  I have always kept a notebook in which I write a list of things I would like to do that month - things with the children - ideas of events/ places to go.....crafts and activities etc etc as well as ideas for me to do for myself or with Lloyd.  

This list is a little different though.  I thought I'd write a longer list and this is an ongoing kind of list - not that I HAVE to accomplish it all by the end of the year but these are things I would like to try and things I will be aiming for - or attempting at least.  It will give me a guide to aim for - when I'm bored or out shopping or need an idea for somewhere to go or a new project.....or something to plan with the kids.....

How about you?  What would be on YOUR list????

1. Introduce one weird/ exotic/ unusual food per month for us to try!
2. learn to make the fabric baskets I love
3. declutter my wardrobe
4. cycle a lot this Summer
5. Buy a picnic basket and picnic frequently!  
6. Write a love letter to my husband and mail it to him
7.  attend a retreat 
8. Buy someone a present (unexpected and for no reason)
9. Draw everyday for a week
10. Sew everyday for a week
11. Fill up my junque journal – fill it up by writing daily or at least frequently
12. create more envelope art
13. Create my own camera strap 
14. Write a letter to someone I admire
15. Host a dinner party
16. Go to a baseball game downtown
17. Go for a drive alone with my camera
18. Fill up all the photo frames including my new digital frame and HANG them!!!
19. Go to the Heritage Festival
20. Stay up all night
21. Spend a morning on Whyte Ave just rooting through junk stores
22. Work in my 'Wreck This  Journal'
23. Fill a jar with ideas of 'things to do' for one month or for Summer
24. Spend a day with each child individually
25. Host a  games night
26. Spend a day by myself
27. Take a trip with just Chris and me
28. Drive to Elk Island Park by myself
29. Have regular days off from technology
30. Go to the shooting range
31. Make art on canvas again
32. Take the girls for manicures
33. learn to draw/ paint garden birds
34. Take a workshop on something I’ve never done
35. Rip out and get rid of all carpeting in the house - only two rooms left!  Yay!
36. Camp outside
37. Take photos in a real photobooth
38. Make a wreath
39. Yard sale/ thrift stores for furniture to alter
40. Volunteer at events this Summer
41. Try 5 new restaurants
42. Start recipe books for the older three  children
43. Take Shimelle's 'Learn Something New Ever Day' class in September.
44. Swim weekly again
45. Design the basement - choose furniture, style, storage, decor etc etc
46. Make an inspiration board for my crafting/design area.
47. Knit a hat or leg warmers
48. Make more paper with Susannah
49. Visit Rutherford House
50. Use the dvd camcorder more

Ok, off to watch Hairspray with the girls while Lloyd is at Monster Jam.....  :)

Susannahs birthday fun!

Last night was Susannah's birthday celebration!  She had two good friends back to our place for the afternoon and they all helped decorate the cake she had chosen....they spent a few hours dancing and singing and trying on clothes, putting on make up and generally being girly etc etc I think they watched some Glee too....and then when Lloyd got home we had the birthday cake.  Then they headed out to the bowling alley.  Sounds like they had a total blast there - flirting with some boys there (much to her Dads dismay I may add) and getting the DJ to play them songs....and trying to beat Lloyds bowling score.....they had supper at the bowling alley too

After the bowling they had to head downtown to pick Chris up from a big Cheer event he was attending and filming - so Susannah got to show her friends her Junior High School (if she gets accepted).

They dropped one friend home, who sadly couldn't stay over, and then headed back here just before 11pm.  

Laurence was sleeping over at his friends for another night, so I had had a quiet evening at home with Abby and Sam - we curled up with treats and watched The Wizard of Oz.

Boys night out...

Lloyd is taking Laurie and Sam out tonight....for a little bit of 'Monster Jam'....lol! Fun, fun, fun....Thanks to a post on LP we got a great deal on 
tickets - half price!!! Thanks to whoever posted!!! We have ear plugs at the ready for them to 
take :)