a different kinda goal

You know the satisfaction you get from crossing something off a ‘To Do’ list?  I love that feeling: the feeling of accomplishment.  [Maybe that’s why I always have Post-Its scattered and stuck everywhere…]  Every year I look forward to setting new goals for myself.  Sometimes they are a little, or a lot, over zealous, which means I don’t accomplish them . . . but why not push myself, right?

2014’s goal is different than any I’ve ever set and it will be a whole different kind of difficult. 

In 2014, my goal is to not purchase any new clothing.

I know, I know.  Whattttt?!?

It’s weird though, because while I love to shop, I don’t feel like I overspend on clothes by any means, but I do have more clothes than I need.  28 days into 2014 I can proudly say I’ve almost made it 1 month abiding by my goal!  It sounds silly, and ridiculously materialistic, but when I think about how often I walk into Target or stop by the mall for something and unexpectedly pick up a blouse or running shorts, I realize that it happens a lot more than intended.

Knowing that I won’t be spending money on clothes this year is such a relief.  I’m looking forward to a year without purchasing new clothing and I’m excited to see how things in my life change because of it!

the end of '13

I'm pretty sure the earth began spinning much faster as soon as October ended.  How are November and December already gone?  Obviously, I've been busy [hellllllooooooo, not a single post in December, and hardly any in November].  Unfortunately, I still am, but I'm also determined to take the time to sit down an write more often.  Starting now.  And by write, I mean re-cap November and December of 2013.  In pictures...

Minnehaha Falls in early November.  We were blown away by its beauty.

Mook swam, Byron climbed, I photographed, and Bridget tried to keep her feet dry.

Ran in our tacky sweaters along the path of Christmas lights at Lake Lanier.

Spent my birthday with this hunk at King and Duke.

Celebrated Christmas with our families!!
My Grandparents' house [above]

at his parents' house 

and with my family!

Bridget loves Christmas, but wasn't too fond of her gift [a candy cane shaped bone]

Mook also loves Christmas -- particularly the gifts.

Byron and I got our 2nd tree together.  This year I even got to put all of my Barbie ornaments on it!