The Daily Dialogue ~ Day 28

I am a worrier. I admit it. I wish I wasn't, but I often worry about things that are just out of my control. One of my goals for 2011 is to worry less and turn things over to God. Mathew 6:34 says "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

I started reading Simple Abundance, a book I bought years ago but never finished. She talks about buying a spiral notebook and just writing your worries down, just let them spill out onto the paper and then let them go, come back to them later, if need be. That is what I did, I wrote down my worries and tried to let them go, and turn them over to God. Simple Abundance says it so well, "Life never calms down long enough for us to wait until tomorrow to start living the lives we deserve." I believe God truly wants us to live our life to the fullest, everyday.

Today I made a choice to let go, and put the worries on the paper. My new thing for the day was a Daily Dialogue.

First Sleep over ~ Day 27

My 6 year old had a friend spend the night for the first time. Her older sister was going to a slumber party, so I thought it would be a fun thing for her to bring in the new year. Both girls had a blast, popcorn, movies, cookies, dancing, playing. She cried when her friend left but I was so glad to have done this for her.

Hailey had her first sleepover and she said, "It was awesome!" I agree!

New Years Eve ~ Day 26

Last night proved to be a fun New Years Eve. This is the first year we have taken the girls out and celebrated New Years together. Since we had children we have spent most of our New Years at home and if we did go out, which was rare, we got a babysitter. Our new thing for the day was going out for New Years Eve and celebrating as a family.

We first took the girls to dinner, it is always fun surprising them. They had all gotten dressed up for a night out on the town, and each fought to sit next to Dad at the table. I lost and my oldest won, she couldn't have been more happy.

After dinner we went and got everyone their favorite piece of candy and then went to a friend's house. They laughed most of the night and our youngest was so tired she crashed out in my arms. She made it until 10. The two oldest made it until 11:00 at which time we knew it was time for us all to go home and get some pjs on. They were so tired they couldn't make it until 12 am and crashed in bed around 11:45 pm.

They woke up talking about how much fun they had and that next year, they would make it until midnight. Once again it was just my hubby and I when the clock struck 12. While we sat on our couch, he kissed me and I thought there is no place in the world I would rather be than there with him in our home, snuggled on the couch together.

2010 was a little tough, but we made it and we are very happy, and very blessed. I am looking forward to a new year and I wish you all a beautiful New Year full of laughter and love.

Illustrator Class ~ Day 25

I did it!!! I register for an Illustrator class and I am so excited. I have wanted to learn how to take my art and creativity and put it on the computer but have been limited by my skills. I feel like I am taking a step in the right direction. YIPEEE! Yup, I will say it again YIPEEE!

My new thing for the day is going back to school. I have to say I am ecstatic!

Blue Nails, Whats the big deal ~ Day 24

Part of trying something new every day, is trying new things that might make me uncomfortable. I don't know what it is but I do not like my finger nails painted, my toe nails yes, my fingers no. It makes me uncomfortable, it looks strange to me, it reminds me of the 90's and I hate it. It literally makes my skin crawl. Today after looking through different fashion blogs, and beauty blogs, I thought why not, I need to get over it. I went with what they label as the lastest trend; blue, grey, black and even matte polish. I decided on blue. Even as I painted it, I was ready to take it off, but I am determined to keep them painted for at least a few days. Check them out, blue nails, big deal, hell yeah it is. Well see how I feel tomorrow.

Knight and Day ~ Day 23

Last night we watched the movie Knight and Day with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. I have to say the first 15 minutes I wasn't sure what I thought, but by the end of the movie I was smiling and both of us enjoyed it. There was a lot of action, but at the same time it came across like a romantic comedy. Both of us liked it, a good rental. It was a funny flick, not meant to be a heavy drama.

My new things for the day, a new movie and I started a new book. The book doesn't count until it is finished though, that will keep me motivated to stay with it. :)

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake ~ Day 22

My new thing today came about because my BFF since 4th grade called. Yep, we still joke and say BFFs because we have known each other that long. She knows what I am thinking before I say it, and knows every story about me. My whole family thinks of her like family. She couldn't get rid of us if she tried.

Well, she is in Bass Lake for Christmas with no internet. She calls with a favor, "Can you find Paula Deen's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake for me online?" So I do, and start asking questions while I read her the directions. What is this cake, why is it so important, and should I try it? Her answers were as follows: It is amazing, seriously soooooo good, we absolutely need to make it, and yes, yes, you should definitely try it, it is that good.

Our new thing for the day was Paula Deen's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Gluten free style. Butter baby, Paula loves the butter. http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/view2/gooey_butter_cake/ I substituted the yellow cake mix for a Pamela's gluten free vanilla cake mix and added an extra egg. It was VERY GOOD. Paula's seems a little more gooey than mine but I knew my family would say ooey if it was too gooey. I thought it was perfect. My neighbor came over and ate two pieces, can anything made with butter taste bad? The fact she said MMMMM MMMM several times made me think it was a hit. It is worth making, try it for yourself this week, you won't be disappointed.