2010

I've never been a resolution maker. I attempt goal setting, but even then I don't always follow through. So this year, in a desperate attempt to become more disciplined, I've decided to form habits...one habit at a time. I've decided I can't do it all at once. Baby steps. I'm picking one habit for each month of the year. I've been told it takes like 21 days to form a habit. My brother in law seems to think it's longer. I didn't google it, but for convenience sake I'm going 1 month. THIRTY ONE DAYS (or thirty). Heck, twenty eight if it's February.



JANUARY - Taking vitamins.



Seems so simple, I know. Maybe for those less scatter brained, but not for the girl who can't even remember plug her phone in at night. Everyday...dead!

I've taken some instruction from Dr. Oz. The regiment will include a multi-vitamin, an omega 3, a calcium, and a magnesium (to help it all come out easier in the end).

Now, don't start counting on anything big in February. There's not going to be any P90X. Like I said, "Baby Steps."

Family Pictures

My new sis, Kristin Hartness, took our family pictures late November. They turned out amazing. She is so talented! Visit her website at www.kristinhartness.com!

Getting Situated

Since we've moved in, I've had some requests for updated photos of the house. Here are just a few. It's a work in progress, but coming along well! Disclaimer: The super cute polka dotted chair in the living room is not actually mine. It was borrowed for extra seating during my Christmas party. Speaking of Christmas party, we actually squeezed 35 people in the living area you see pictured. TOO MUCH FUN. The more the merrier!

This one is just because he is so darn cute!

Merry Christmas

A White Christmas!

Sis likes to call this the "Arkansas Tree."

Sis's puppy Bear enjoying his Christmas wrapping!

Yeah! A new purse!

It's going to look beautiful on the mantle!

Boy toys!

Too bad hunting season is over...right?

Exercise? Not sure that it counts. Especially if we can barley keep it going long enough for a pic.

The Andes Tradition!
Christmas Eve Service. The whole family!

Annual Christmas party with the Younts and Cashions.

Nothing better than homeade pizzas. And watching them be made.

Move in Monday!

Back deck! Can't wait to string my hammock.

Put the pendants in! IO favorites.

More back deck. Probably my most favorite addition.


Entry way. I'm really glad we moved the shutters from the window to the door.

Thank you Harold for the beautiful landscaping!

My cozy cottage!

Sod will be delivered tomorrow!

I can't believe it's all over. Let the gardening begin. Thank you Mema for all the bulbs. I planted them today. Should be a beautiful spring.

Step Up!

Our Parson Hills step team performed at Bud Walton Arena for the Drug Free Awareness Rally last week. They've been stomping up and down the halls for weeks gearing up for the big day. I've come to realize that are Marshallese kiddos have more rhythm than I could ever dream of having. In case you are unaware, Springdale has the largest population of Marshalles in the USA. They come from the Marshall Islands. A lot like the Hawain Islanders the girls can belly dance and the boys can drum. They are born with the rhythm. A couple of my fifth grade girls tried to teach me how to butty shake today. Didn't work. They say it's all in the knees. Apparently, I don't have good knees.

Coming Close!

Our lighting is in! I'm loving the dinette light! I can't wait to get our pendants hung! They are beautiful "Uttermost" pendants. Will show them soon. We now have carpet and a fireplace also! Closing date set for Nov. 23rd!!!!