Happy New Year!
2012
Happy New Year everyone! It’s been a great Holiday – I’ve had 10 days off in a row, so I cannot complain about that 
I also slept in every day, I did run a few times (running into my friend Jacky while we were both running in our neighborhood. I had Christmas with my husbands side of the family on Christmas Day and yesterday was spent having a 2nd Christmas at my Mom’s since she was out of town visiting my brother.
I got a little more organized, I spent time reading a new book “The Kitchen Counter Cooking School” which is a great read, we got a new to me (used) car – which I am VERY Happy about. Here is my new car:
We took the kids to the eye Dr. and Mark and Paul’s prescription changed (Mark’s doubled!) and Claire was complaining she couldn’t see close – so she got new glasses too! We went to America’s Best – and if you don’t get all the “extras” it is 2 pairs for $69.95 WITH the eye exam – so it’s a great deal. We are waiting to pick those up – but they are super excited about getting new glasses
So here are some pictures from my Holiday:
Mark getting Snuggy with our cat Max on New Years Eve!
Paul and Claire opening presents on Christmas
Mark got a donut baking pan, and has already made a batch! If you can see in the background, my Dad painted a portrait of me and my twin sister when we were babies!
I made a kick ass lasagna for Christmas Eve dinner - the best one I made so far!
Mark's first donuts using the donut baking pan my Mom gave him
So – all in all a great Holiday. And I am one of those people who makes New Year’s Resolutions – so here are mine:
Enter a cooking contest sometime this year
Learn to can – I really want to make homemade sweet and spicy pickles this year
I have an idea for a cookbook – so I’m going to start working on that
Run a half marathon – since I’m signed up I have to do it! April 28th 2012. Don’t forget to donate HERE
And I’m not putting down lose weight, my plan is to continue eating great and exercising and because of that the weight will come off, but I’m not going to count points, or calories, just focus on healthy foods and correct portions!
SO what’s your New Years Resolutions???
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Great list of resolutions!
My main goal for 2012 is to slow down every day and to live in the moment and really appreciate life (at least for a few minutes) every day. I also want to step up and mix up my exercise routine a bit more.
Happy 2012!
Happy New Year, Jenn – so glad you had a nice vacation! The new car is sweet…love that color. Good luck with your goals for 2012 – looking forward to watching you achieve them!
If you learn how to can, can you teach me? I’ve always wanted to learn as well, but don’t have the equipment and was too scared!
Ally – of course I will share what I learn! :0)
Actually my local Whole Foods had a free class in the summer, but it got cancelled. My Mom and sister know how to can stuff – so I need to get them to teach me too!
Always fun to run into you! Love the new car and the Christmas photos. I hope your re-entry to the real world is going OK. Almost Friday!
Nice new car
Happy New Year!