Bucket List?

Little Miss Momma posted her list the other day. It made me realize I too have a list, I just don't think I have ever written them down. I've been thinking a lot about this. Yes.... about the list. If I write it down on this blog, then it is real- out there- and must be achieved. You will see some things scratched off the list because duh! I have done something!

1. Get Married

2. Have children

3. Travel to Europe

4. Jump out of plane

5. Become involved in the community

6. Join a church

7. Meet a celebrity

8. Put my feet in the Pacific Ocean

9. Win a big lottery

10. Write a book

11. Live at the Beach

12. See the United States

13. Grow Hydrangeas

14. Be skinny

15. Meet George W

16. Have my own business

17. Sing

18. Be best friends with my daughter

19. Be part of something good
20. Own a Louis Vuitton Bag
21. Sew- like really sew- like really good
22. Do a back hand spring
23. Go to A Boston Red Sox Game
24. Go to Disney World
25. Visit Hawaii
26. Be on the Today Show
27. Visit NYC
28. Be a part of the Lucille Ball Festival in Jamestown ny
29. Meet a member of Lucy or Desi's Family
30. Go before my Children
31. Rest in Heaven

My list is open- ended which means I will always add to it! Life changes, we make plans and God laughs! Now go make your list! Even if you don't scratch one thing off, live life to the fullest!

Merry ChristNewBirthdayx3?????

I know what you are thinking...

What in the world is with this title?

I took a little longer vacation from writing then expected.

Holidays are so busy, but add 2 Birthdays into the weeks after,

they can get completely OUT of hand!

So, with that said I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

A Happy New Year

And Happy Birthday Lucy

Oh, and I can't forget Happy Birthday to my Hubby!

You are probably wondering why the title has x3......
Well, we can't forget Marin!
So a quick trip back to North Carolina to celebrate Lucy's BFF's
Birthday! Happy 3rd Birthday Marin!

These girls are so cute!

Traditions

With Christmas rapidly approaching, I wonder if I will get in all my traditions?

The Christmas Tree, the baking, the wrapping, parades, festivals, etc.

Since we moved 2 months ago (feels like 2 weeks), we are still all over the place

I've learned in the last month that the tradition on a real tree is wonderful and pure bliss,

but it is not necessary to have a wonderful Christmas.

Cookies don't have to be made, I can buy them.

All decorations don't have to be out

I don't have to use a Snowman Dish towel to dry my dishes

I don't have to come home to lights draped on the front steps

I don't have to have a fireplace for stockings

I don't have to have Christmas glasses for wine

I don't have to have poinsettias that will die

Don't have to have perfect pictures with Santa to remember the holiday

I could go on, but you get the point

This Christmas I am learning that tradition is nothing more than a word

I plan to continue/reinstate some "traditions" in the future

but the only thing I need to make my Christmas Season perfect is my family

I challenge us all to take a step back, breathe, simplify, and take in the Season