The New Year

On New Years Eve day, Michael decided to take Zig snowshoeing with him while I got a few things done at the house. After getting his little booties on, he put him in the kennel and off they went. Ziggy loves the snow and CRAVES the exercise. He has been pretty cooped up this winter because Michael and I are gone a majority of the day. We've learned to get him some exercise before leaving in the morning; he has been quite the mischievous one lately and I don't think his stomach can handle much more of it! In the past month he has eaten a loaf of (seeded) bread, a box of cookies, 8 fruit leathers, a package of gum and anything he can get his paws on from inside the garbage can. So needless to say, there has been quite the disciplinary action going on at our house. I feel bad getting mad at the poor boy though, he's just got a case of cabin fever!

That night we went up to my in-laws to celebrate ringing in the new year. Paula and Marci had made chicken enchiladas and Jess & Ryan made paella! It was a delicious meal paired with the best of company. We spent the night sharing our resolutions, laughing at Michael's mustache and playing with Gracie & Pearl. When the clock struck midnight, Jess & Ryan brought out the silly string and we all got covered in it. {I think Paula got the worst of it}

What a fun night it was and it got me thinking about the coming year. Thoughts of excitement, stress, reluctancy and renewal came into my mind. I'm never sure how to feel about starting a new year, but this year {I told myself} is going to be different. I am officially going into this year with all of the best hopes. I decided that I cannot and will not worry about things that I cannot change. I am going to relax and stop writing "lists," which have added almost too much order to my life. I am going to try and be flexible and take one day at a time. And last but not least, I'm going to try and take more time building relationships with those who matter most to me.

I just found the following quote on life and love it!

"Always remember to slow down in life; live, breathe, and learn; take a look around you whenever you have time and never forget everything and every person that has the least place within your heart." -Anonymous