2012.

My goodness! It is so hard to believe that it is 2012 already. This year has already started off well and I am excited for things to come. I always set unrealistic resolutions that are always abandoned by march so this year I am going to try something a little different. I am writing a list of things I would like to accomplish personally, as well as with my family. Here goes...

1. As always, I would like to lose weight and get in shape. However, rather than dieting and killing myself with restrictions, I am making a lifestyle change. I am going to cook better, learn more about my portions, and try to spend family time doing activities that are healthy for all of us.
2. This is definitely a personal goal this year: Kevin got me a Canon Rebel T3 for Christmas and I want to learn how to use it so that I can capture all of the memories that I am going to make this year.
3. More date nights for Mommy and Daddy! because to be honest, sometimes we get so caught up in the hustle of our daily life that we forget to set a little alone time. Working on our relationship will in turn make our whole family tighter.
4. take our super awesome San Francisco, Portland, Seattle vacation this summer. I am so excited to take this trip up the coast to places I've never been. I'm so glad Kevin and I decided to do this with Declan. 
5. Live frugally. I would love to pay at least one of our cars, (maybe both) off this year. after that its saving up for our dream house...wherever that may be.
6. Our last goal for 2012 is probably my favorite! This year we are going to start planning for Kanowitz baby number 2! No, no, I am not currently pregnant don't worry. We are just going to get all our ducks in a row (see goal #5) and it will definitely be a little bit before we start trying. We're so ready and excited to expand to a family of four and to give Declan a little brother or sister. 

This year has so many opportunities for us as a family and I am so excited to see what's in store.