It's almost New Year's Eve

and that makes me think about resolutions. I made one resolution that I could absolutely keep once, and it was to brush my teeth twice a day without fail, but of course, I have occasionally slipped up on that one. However, the diligence has paid off in healthier teeth and I can almost quote the days I have missed my twice brushed shiny teeth.

It makes a happier year if the resolutions we make are actually doable, and not some impossible task for which we are not prepared to (1) commit to without reservation and (2) have the tools and skills necessary for success before we willynilly run off at the mouth making grand promises to ourselves or others.

I'm giving this serious consideration and have come to a conclusion or two about what really needs to be forefront, utmost and highest of priorities for 2010. (How does one abbreviate 2010? O-ten? Ten? Twentyten? Haven't quite figured this out....)

Peace and quiet. I've spent the day with phones off, music off, and stayed off the computer till now because I've been mulling about this. Peace and quiet without distractions and noise. The soul cannot be fed in the midst of chaos.

Organization. Clutter is an octopus. Wraps itself around you and slowly strangles the breath out of us. I am a clutter magnet. Time to turn on the super powers and alienate octopi. Give Goodwill a cause to celebrate.

Air. Water. Dirt. How easy it is to ignore in the rush. Meditation and conscious awareness allow the bubbles of air to rise to the top, and when there are bubbles floating by, either in water or air, there's no way to keep ignoring them. Dirt. Under the fingernails is the best dirt.

Odd resolutions or solid realizations but either way, perhaps a sound recognition.

Happy New Year.

I Borrowed Some Pictures From Sara's Facebook......

so that Michelle could view them. :)  Some pretty sweet shots!

This one just melts my heart. What a darling little boy!

Levi clearly takes 'say cheese' very seriously, but Kash is looking a little bored with this.

Anna and Auntie Sara are working on flying lessons.

Daddy's girl. I love the look on Dustin's face.

This one was taken while Kyle was home. Sara picked Simeon up and he relaxed and fell sound asleep in her arms. Look at the cheeks!

So cute smiles!

Dustin and his adorable kids. Big grins!

Sanders Family November 2009

Kash and Auntie Sara snuggling

Yes, I have HUGE blue eyes!

The best for last; there is nothing like a picture of a mother holding her new baby close. You are beautiful, Michelle.

Decorating Our Christmas Tree

First Time Snowshoeing