New year, new hope, new goals. Happy 2010, wow is it really here already? Amazing how I try to look forward with the dawning of a new year, but can only look back and think on where I have been. I chose the picture of my grandmothers sewing machine because it is a reminder of my childhood. I grew up next door to grandma and spent most days running home from the bus to homemade breads and fresh fruits. I was blessed to have Grandma live with me the last 6 months of her time on earth and this precious time will always be in my heart.

Here we are now, and I need to look forward to what the new year has to hold. My goal? I plan to take each day as a joyous adventure of loving my family and serving my precious Savior. I am trying ( not always with so much success) to keep my heart in the right place and not allow the stress to overtake me.

So, as I attempt to get some sleep tonight before the chiming of the bells at 5:00AM tomorrow I will clear my mind of all of the thoughts attempting to overtake me. I will focus on the love I am so blessed to experience in my home and in my heart. Sweet dreams and happy memory making this year to all!