Portland's Art Museum ~ Day 31

My new thing for the day was the Portlands Art Museum, I loved it. I had never been there before, it was a site to see. I wish I had some pictures to show unfortunately you can't take pictures inside the museum which I understand so instead I grab a few shot outside the building as we left walking in the rain. The best part about the trip was the fact I was there with my oldest. We talked about our favorite pieces and what must inspired these people to create the things they did. All I can say is the mind of a child is amazing. She saw things in pieces that others would have missed and talked about the sculptures the rest of the evening.

I loved this tree, there was something about it that seemed so alive to me.


My new thing for the day was the Portland Art Museum, something everyone should see. I plan on going back.

Check it out at http://portlandartmuseum.org/

Calming Sea ~ Day 30

I have been having some difficulty falling asleep at night. Ok, a lot of difficulty, and I have resorted to numerous things to try to help my ease into slumber. I have used bedtime tea, reading before bed, no TV before bed, no computer before bed, no sugar, no caffeine, just about everything to help me to fall asleep. My new thing for the day was the Calming Sea CD, which has music with waves in the background. It is wonderful, I love the sound of the ocean, it always sets me at peace. Did I fall asleep a little easier, no, but I would say it did help me relax.

My new thing for the day, was the Calming Sea. Although I wish I was on the beach hearing the waves for myself, in my bikini, with my feet in the sand, the sun on my skin and not a grey cloud in site, it was the closest thing to it.

Karaoke Baby ~ Day 29

For Christmas my brother got the girls a karaoke machine and it just arrived. I love to sing, but I don’t know who loves it more, the girls or myself. We unpacked it and each took turns at singing. It is funny, I love to sing but singing in front of others is a whole new story. When the microphone is to your mouth and your voice is amplified, it is a little nerve racking at first, but who am I kidding... I let loose and sang as loud as I could. It was AWESOME. The kids and my husband sat around and clapped when I finished and even if I stunk, they thought I was great, and that is all that matters. I swear everyone needs one of these things!!!

Our new thing for the day was a Karaoke Machine, and it rocks.

Did I mention I bought the Taylor Swift Fearless Karaoke CD too, I, I mean the kids, love it!

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!