2012 New Years Resolutions and Recap of 2011

How did I do for last years goals?

1. Lose more weight - I did drop about 15 pounds last year. Not quite what I wanted. But overall I am down about 40 lbs in the past 3 years. (I'd say I accomplished this goal)

2. Have a better financial year - We did better, saved better, paid off some things better. It was less stressful being prepared for November and December which was a big goal. Didn't quite pay off 2 cars as I hoped, but in one way we did since we sold the vehicle and bought a truck :) (I'd say we sort of accomplished this goal)

3. To be involved in ministry and use the guitar more - Stepped out and got involved in a really cool Life Group last January through May. Played the guitar more, not quite how I had hoped. I'd say as I'm getting more comfortable I'm stepping out more. (I'd say I didn't quite live up to what I hoped in 2010)

4. Climb Mt Shasta - Not quite so much on this one but we took the family as far up Lassen as we could go. That was really fun. (Didn't accomplish this)

5. Visit My brother in Pennsylvania - Didn't happen, not at all (Failed)

6. Win the battle of the cats pooping in the backyard - From putting down spray to electric fences, we really did win the battle until the fence came down. We did in the end win because we moved and I felt like before the move that we had won the battle with our electric fence. (Success)

7. Get a good camera and get into photo taking - We got an awesome Nikkon camera at costco for our 10 year anniversary. Love the camera... took lots of pictures. (Success, but we could had done more)

8. 10 year anniversary, plan an amazing trip - Well, the amazing trip didn't happen as money was tight that month during the Spring... but we did get an amazing camera and had a good time together. (Failed the big trip)

9. Connect with friends, get some deep relationships - I really bonded well with Benji Edwardson... he was like a brother to me all year, my biggest support and person I could talk to. He has been a great friend to me and this was a great connection. (Success)

10. Teach Rylee how to ride a bike before age 4. Totally nailed it... she picked it up on her own... she is a champion! (Success)

My 2012 Goals

1. Lose more weight. I've been having steady practice at this... I'd like to say I can drop the final 40 lbs... but I would be really happy sitting here next year dropping another 25.

2. Run 800 miles next year. I did over 630 this year... It was a challenge to do that but I had some bad months and I can blame them to being sick or vacations.

3. Have Nathan potty trained and out of diapers. Please God, let this happen.

4. Spend more time with the kids, play with them more, teach them cool things to do.

5. Spend more time in the word, pray more with the family, listen to God, find passion again.

6. Cook more as Jamie loves it when I do this once in a while. Maybe have designated times that I do this so she doesn't have to think about it.

7. Run a marathon

8. Go camping, and try to really make it enjoyable or simply enjoy it.

9. Visit my brother in 2012 in Pennsylvania

10. Blog more, 2011 was not so hot.