The New Year

There are so many things that I could make resolutions to do in the upcoming new year. I could make resolutions for countless things because I want to do so much, but that isn't healthy. I am therefore only making two. That is to get healthier, and to work everyday on my writing. I have taken a hiatus for my own creative needs. I was shaken by something, but now the need to write is overcoming any doubts that I could have had, and it feels good. Here are some random pictures that I feel like posting about our Christmas.

A Very Merry Christmas!

Still Waking Up!

My Bookcase!

My Handsome Hubby!

Santa Came!

Tyler will be busy!

I will be busy!

We all got tons of things, but the best part was we were together as a family!!!

Holiday Stress

Have you noticed that when people are thinking about Christmas, they think about shopping, baking, cooking, cleaning for guests, and wrapping presents? I do the same thing. It can drive you crazy and end up dreading the holiday instead of loving it.

I have no problem stating that this year has been different for me. I got my shopping done early, I wrapped with a week left before the big day, and I planned my menu early. Getting things done early can really take some of the pressure off.


I think sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves to be happy at this time of year. We're all supposed to be having Christmas cheer and feeling perky and bright, but there is no thing wrong with having a down day, or feeling sad. Just feel bad for a little bit, and then go do something positive.

The holidays can be so overwhelming if we let them be. We need to take a little time for ourselves each day, or else we will burn out completely. Let yourself have half an hour somewhere in the day to read, take a quick nap, do whatever will make you feel good. It will help.

For me, I try to remember what this time of year is about. For me, it's about the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's about focusing on that miracle, and it's about family.

I hope this helps some. Relax and let go of the stress.

What I Love

There are so many things that I love, but I want to share just a few of them with you.
1.I love my family.
2. I love the way that our family is with each other. We share such a strong love with each other.
3. I love my pajama days.
4. I love the truth. Lies hurt.
5. I love church.
6. I love Christmas.
7. I love hot chocolate, or any form of chocolate.
8. I love hugs.
9. I love washing my hair. Weird, I know.
10. I love the way my hubby looks at me.
11. I love the ocean.
12. I love to color.

Those are just a few of the things that I love and care about, but there are so many more. What about you? What do you love?