Began blogging consistently. Let's see if I can continue it! And my husband reminded me of something on his blog ... on our family vacation to the Gulf this past summer my brother paid for my hubby and I to sling shot over the Gulf (the spot is right on the seawall so we could see ocean forever up there once I could open my eyes)! It was an amazing feat, I just don't think it's something I'll ever need to do again!! You can see the video below that our oldest DD shot.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t make resolutions … therefore I don’t have to worry about keeping them! : )
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
A friend at church. Baby Max is adorable!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Mr. Bobby Hill and my cousin, Sgt. Samuel E Kelsey.
5. What countries did you visit?
Countries? I never leave Texas!
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A closer relationship with Christ and more money!
7. What dates will remain etched in your memory and why?
October 1st, we moved into our new home! December 13th, my cousin was killed in Iraq.
8. What’s your biggest achievement of the year?
The “success” of the website my daughter and I designed for Christian preteen girls:
Testament Tweens
9. What was your biggest failure?
My lack of staying up-to-date with my website. I spent hours last night updating it … at my daughter’s request.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing more than your ordinary cold and such.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
OK … we had a family discussion on this over lunch. We had trouble coming up with “purchased items”. We “lease” the house, so we technically haven’t bought it. The new swing set, couches in the game room, and other cool new stuff we got FREE off of CL or Freecycle. We obviously don’t spend a lot of anything other than food or bills. The most money we spent seems to be during this Christmas season and you can see the best buys here. Only I think I left off the girl’s new Power Wheels Jeep from CL for $20! The laughter the girls share on it is absolutely PRICELESS though!!
12. Where did most of your money go?
Bills. Rent. FOOD for a family of 6. Nothing luxurious by any means!
13. What did you get really, really excited about?
The new house. We so needed the new “beginnings” accompanied by the new space and so much more!
14. Compared to this time last year are you?
a) Happier or sadder? Happier. We’re better financially than last year at this time. We grow each day in our walk with Christ. We learn every day how to better ourselves as a family “unit".
b) Fatter or thinner? Through all the stress of the move (plus the work involved), a bad situation with our former church, and a new flight of stairs to climb everyday … I am happy to say “thinner”! (Thank you, Jesus)!!
c) Richer or poorer? Richer by a few dollars in money. Richer by leaps and bounds in love.
15. What do you wish you had done more of?
Spent more quality time with my kids.
16. What do you wish you had done less of?
Worrying. I do WAY too much of this.
17. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve?
Funny you should ask … we were just discussing it … due to the vast of amount of “craziness” associated with New Year’s Eve traffic … we'll most likely be celebrating here at home with a game night!
18. Did you fall in love in 2007?
I fall in love every day with my Savior and my family. It’s an everyday choice for me!
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Law & Order … I guess? I don’t watch much TV.
20. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No. I don’t hate anyone.
If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
- 1 John 4:20-21
21. What was the best book you read?
Bridge to Terabithia, for our homeschool studies. Currently reading Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn which is pretty eye-opening!
22. What did you want and get?
A new house.
23. What did you want and not get?
A new vehicle. Someday maybe? All in God’s timing I’m sure.
24. What was your favorite film this year?
Hard one. We talked about this collectively as well. I had to break it down some …
Animated: “Happy Feet”
Children’s: “Bridge to Terabithia”
Comedy: “Little Miss Sunshine”
Romantic: “The Lake House”
25. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 33. I was at home with the kids like every other day … and, if I remember correctly, I was in tears by the time my hubby got home because of the stress of the day. Nothing special about my birthday.
26. What one thing would have made your year measurably more satisfying?
Just having a “bit more” over that paycheck to paycheck budget. Not looking to be "rich" … just comfortable in our everyday finances.
27. How would you describe your personal fashion in 2007?
Fashion? What’s that? I live in boxers, t-shirts, running pants that button down the sides and sweat shirts! My family HATES it! : )
28. What kept you sane?
My family. My faith in God most importantly … without that I could have never made it through some of 2007.
29. Who did you miss?
I miss my BFF Cathy (I just “found her” last year at this time via MySpace). I miss having “real friends” … not just acquaintances.
30. Who was the best new person you met?
Mike & Stacy … I LOVE this couple.
31. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.OK ... I only have one person to tag this year:
- Romans 12:11-13
So, tag Colby, you're it! : )
