A Resolution

So, I might possibly be the *worst* blogger, ever. I have great intentions- really, I do! I love to write, but I have a very really issue with organizing my life (maybe that is what I really should be blogging about!) But, I've decided to take a bit of advice from my wise friend, Beth, and simply try to do better. No striving for perfection or rock star status, just do better. Well, here it goes- a summary of where I am at with my 101 Things in 1001 Days (and, I've surely missed documenting a few things- like some of the restaurants I've tried, books I've read, and dates Randy and I have managed to sneak away for!)

In October, Randy, Wyatt and I went to a Red Wings game! Wyatt had the chance to skate in Joe Louis Arena earlier in the day as part of his 6U hockey team (his first "real" game after practicing for a few weeks- not bad for a 6 year old!) and then we went to dinner and to see the Wings in the evening. It was a long, fun day- especially for Wyatt, who invited his friend Cory to come along, and we were also joined by my brother and sister-in-law, and some friends of ours.

Last winter was one of the coldest, snowiest in recent history. We FINALLY managed to take our kids sledding! It was great - and cold- and very short, but we did it and had fun and now are looking forward to a lot more sledding in our OWN backyard!

Which leads me to the fact that we did indeed, buy a new house (in May) AND sell our former house (in July) and have been enjoying more space and a quieter neighborhood, with just a few twinges of nostalgia every now and then of the house we lived in for just over 10 years.

My in-laws have even jumped on board to help with my project! Last winter (as a last Christmas gift) they bought us a terrific Nikon DLSR camera and I am having fun playing with it and learning to take some great photos (including a super fun photo shoot Gretchen and I did of the fall foliage- her on my iPhone, and I with the Nikon!) My mother-in-law also taught me to make creme brule at her home when we visited in the spring- it was fun (and delicious) and now I just need to replicate the feat entirely on my own!

This fall, my alma mater, Adrian College was holding a "Be the Match" bone marrow registry event, so I was able to get on the registry and now will wait to see if I am ever found to be a match for someone in need of a bone marrow transplant!

I went kayaking this summer (in Tecumseh- not super exciting scenery, but still very peaceful and it felt great to be on the water again!), and we also joined a CSA and enjoyed some really great, fresh produce all summer long (and made me realize I need to do a better job of finding ways to cook beets and cabbage and zucchini!)

We bought a king-size bed for our new house/bed room and it has been amazing- especially since we usually end up sharing it with at least one child for at least part of the night! I also did some lawn mowing here at our new house! I must admit, that it wasn't the entire yard (which is a little intimidating with our huge backyard hill), but it was with the push mower, so that should get some bonus points, right?!

I think that is just about it for NOW...but I am hoping to keep working on my list AND on this blog- and hopefully the general organization and productiveness of this chaotic life I love to call my own!