To Do in 2010 update...

Dear internet,
I am sadly behind in completing my 'To Do in 2010' list.  As you recall from my last update... I have completed a few of my 2010 bucket list... I wish I could report that I have EVEN more to cross off than I did last time... but I cannot.  However, I do have a few to cross off:


#1- Mend an old friendship-  Yes, I feel like I have accomplished this!  It feels wonderful. 


#2- frame the amazing painting my brother got me in Florence, Italy- I finally found a home for this beautiful painting!  I got it stretched at good ol' Hobby Lobby a month or two ago.  It is beautifully displayed on my white shelves in my living room!

#5- Work out routinely- Ok... this is kind of true... I would like to at least acknowledge my progress! Scott and I have been playing tennis lately... lets just say... I. LOVE. TENNIS. I didn't have a very good year last season... and this year I'm starting off with a bang- which helps the desire to play more!  This has been a great work out!

#16- daily find something I'm thankful for and praise the Lord for it- The last week or so I have really been overwhelmed with these daily thankful things... and I wanted to share a few with you.. (in no particular order) :) 

   * Old friends- they are some of the BEST gifts a person can have

   * Husband- the list as to why could be endless here- so I'll just leave you with how bless I feel to have Scott as a part of my life- God totally knows what He is doing!

   * Youth-  The past 6 months or so Scott and I have been sponsors for our youth group and I feel SO blessed to live life with these youngsters!  I learn so much from them... to be honest- I was expecting to do more of the teaching than the learning

   * Family- they are ALWAYS there.  I often take this fact for granted. sadly. 

   * Lilies- K... I thought I had weird weed/plant/tree things growing in the area around my tree in the front yard- well good thing I didn't have Scott yank them out- they are LILIES! They are so stinkin' BEAUTIFUL!!!

Ok... well I will leave you with these- I am still working on most of the rest!  I'd love to hear some of your favorite things... or something you should be proud of for completing in 2010!! 

TO DO's in 2010 Update....

I was at a loss for blog topics and I realized I had not updated my TO DO's in 2010 list! So lets reflect on this short, but fast, past couple of months.

#10.  Visit my brother in Denver, CO

Okay... This isn't true.  I drove THROUGH Denver, however, I did not get to visit my bro. :( I am pretty sad about that fact.  I can not truly, in good conscience, check this one off the list.  But, internet, know that I tried.

#11.  Go Skiing *check*

I went to Colorado (Winter Park) with our young adult group at church.  It was amazing!  I LOOOOOVE to ski. However, I was kind of bummed because I had back surgery about 4 years ago and I have not been able to ski since then. My family generally goes to Colorado every year around Christmas... which has always been one of my favorite trips! So this trip I was especially excited to get on the slopes! I was sad at the fact that I was much more nervous to ski than I anticipated.  I took it very slowly... and now I can't wait to get BACK on the slopes and show those slopes who's boss.

#19. Visit Columbia, MO *check*

Scott and I were fortunate to get free tickets to the MU vs Texas basketball game last wednesday.  It. was. a-mazing.  AND I got my favorite greek pizza at G&D's! yummm

#22. Watch the movie "Pride and Prejudice" *check*

My good friend Jen finally rented this movie for me to watch.... we started watching it at her house and got interrupted because my Mr. T and his friend does not enjoy chick flicks like us.  But I did get it completed, and I will admit that I was totally missing out!  I loved it.


For being February... I'm feeling pretty good.  However, I would feel much better about myself if I were putting #4,5,6 into practice.