Bowling Birthday Party

Here are pictures from Nicholas' 4th Bday Party. 

We had to light the candles twice because

he was sooo excited he blew them out before

we had a chance to sing Happy Birthday.

Here is my favorite:

Nicholas' 4th Birthday

Today is Nicholas' 4th Birthday!

Born today in 2008 on my Aunt Eunice's wedding day.

(Sort of messed up my parents' plans to attend the wedding - Sorry!)

He is a sweet boy with a penchant for orneriness.

Loves to play with little action figures and run

around with the big kids.  Still loves "french fries, ketchup and

chocolate milk."  And his mother's spicey chili.

We love you Nicholas!

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's is upon us in the middle of this Christmas Season.  Every year I like to make resolutions.  I can't say I've always accomplished many of them.  But, there is always hope that I will.  What better time than the start of a new civil year  to reflect on what is working and what is not working in our lives.  I think 2011's list had some 10 items on it.  It was about 7 too many!  For 2012 I'm going to make a short, accomplishable list. 

1.  Monthly Confession.
2.  Get into better physical shape by walking 3 or 4 times a week.  Start small, then increase!
3.  Lose 20 lbs over the course of the next year by counting WW points and #2 above.

So there it is.  Emily's 2012 New Year's Resolutions.  Are you making any resolutions?