5 Things I want to accomplish this year

1. figure out how to use my sewing machine
2. read the bible - in its entirety
3. declutter EVERY room in the house (Goodwill may open a store just for us)
4. finish the basement
5. keep up with Leah's journal and start Carly's (sorry Carly that I haven't even started yours yet)

What's on your list?

Bit of an Update

Ok, so I have a ton to update on, including Leah's 5th birthday bash!

But for the meantime, here are some tidbits of what's been going on.

• Leah got 5 shots at her check-up. That was not fun! She's in the 90th percentile for height and 80th for weight.


• Carly will now give you a hug and a kiss if you ask her and if she's in the mood.


• Carly doesn't walk, she gallops. If you chase her, she will run and giggle. It's so great!


• Carly is starting to really like "Ella" aka Cinderella. And I think she may be part Cinderella, she likes to help put away the dishes from the dishwasher and use the Dustbuster and vacuum cleaner. Wonder if she's too young for all the household chores?


• Yesterday we had a birthday party for Leah's favorite doll, Maddie. This was definitely last minute. Apparently, Maddie's favorite treat is star shaped peanut butter/chocolate chip cookies. So that's what we served at the party. Maddie also got some presents. Two new books and some "new" clothes.

Top 5 children's books for this week

1. Purplicious
2. Dora's Valentine Book
3. Does a Princess Wear Hiking Boots?
4. Sleepytime Farm
5. Goodnight Moon

What have you been reading?

5 shows on the DVR

These are our top 5 shows we DVR every week or day depending on the show.

1. Days of our Lives (I just can't let it go!)
2. Burn Notice
3. American Idol
4. Chuck
5. Psych

Anything you can't bear to miss? Or a show that you just love?