Day 23 - Beginnings

I've never been much for new year's resolutions. But I do like the promise of a new year. I love the fresh start it suggests. I look forward to the events we have coming up. Our daughter will be a senior in high school this coming fall. Our youngest will beginning grade school. We have much to look forward to. And I'm going to try to savor every moment so as not to rush things. I have a bad habit of looking so far forward I miss the "now." If I have any new year's resolution this year it will be to slow down, savor and enjoy the moment. Because this year is a promising, joyful new year. And I don't want to miss a thing!

Day 22 - This Past Year

Cliche, I know, but I have had so much joy in this past year. Some sadness, but mostly joy. And today is a wonderful day to recognize that joy. Looking back there have been many changes. Change is sometimes scary. It's sad to let go of what you know. But with change comes adventure and the introduction of new things. We've made new friends. We've reunited with an old friend from high school (back when I lived about 1000 miles away from here) that we discovered was living just 45 minutes away from us for the past 10 years! We've found new restaurants and a wonderful new Christmas tree farm that is sure to be our family tradition. New recipes. New games to play with the kids. 2009 has been a joyful year!