just us

I don't take as much pictures of me and the hubby as much as I do the kids.  But I'm going to make the effort to do so this year (yes...another item on my list).  The pics may all just be from our date nights once a month, haha.  We'll see... it's sometimes hard to get him to do it, take pictures that is.  I'll have to bribe him like I do the kids.  Donut, honey?

I do love my man and look forward to spending more time together just the two of us.

And Valentine's day is around the corner...hmmm, gotta make some plans for then - what to cook, bake, craft.  I know some people consider it a Hallmark holiday but I enjoy celebrating it.

So long January, hello February!

Year of the Peacock

Happy new year!  I am optimistic 2013 will be great.  My one little word is "perseverance": continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition.

I will look for the beauty in all things/situations, show more love, live with compassion, be at peace and always be grateful for the Resurrection and promise of eternal life.  These are all what the peacock symbolizes, therefore I deem this year as the year of the peacock.  And lately, I have been drawn to its beautiful colors.  I am seeing it in many home decor items (lovin' my new cup).

In addition to above and my usual resolutions of exercising regularly, eating healthy and saving money, I'm making time for monthly date nights, reading, journaling and scrapbooking.  There are other goals on my list which I hope to accomplish.

Come what may, I will persevere.