New Year- New Word!

It's 2010!
Are you ready? Cuz I know I'm not!
I've been thinking a LOT about this year and what it holds...most of which I don't even know about. But the things I do know are both exciting and scary.
It's at this time of year that I choose a word, one word, to base my year on as a focus of sorts. I don't even remember what my word was last year. But this year's word will be extremely important to me. After much deliberation I've chosen the word "PRAY".
I've decided to take things "one day at a time" this year and of course take it all to God in prayer, knowing that only with God can I get through it all.
The sermon at our church on December 27th really struck home.
And it was based on Matthew 11:28-30
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
And a light load is something I could really use!
What does the year hold?
It all starts with a graduation in May as Brian graduates from college. Then a wedding as he and fiancee Alli get married in July. A retirement sometime soon as Kevin plans to retire from the Air Force. Jake and Megan are expecting so our first grand baby is due in July! And one or both of us will start a new job. Then Katie plans to transfer to K State which means Kevin and I will experience an empty nest!
I have to say 2010 scares me, but I know with a lot of prayers I will get through it!
My computer time is going to be limited this year.
Why?
I am going to get a job this month. I have to. Nuff said.

Brian & Alli have asked me to make their wedding invitations. About 200 of them. I'm honored to do it. But, that will take up a lot of my free time I think.

I plan on keeping my blog account active and I may even find time to post from time to time, but I know it won't be on a regular basis.
I will however, be back later this week with some of my Christmas pictures. I really enjoyed having the kids here. I got some good pics. Wish I would have taken more. Oh well....

I'll be back!!!

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I've been tagged...

I was tagged by Melissa!

Here we go!
RULES: 1. You can only use ONE word!!!
2. Pass this along to 5 of your favorite bloggers!
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. HAVE FUN!!!***************
1. Where is your cell phone? pocket
2. Your hair? short
3. Your mother? Iowa
4. Your father? Iowa
5. Your fave food? PB
6. Your dream last night? foggy
7. Your fave drink? Chai
8. Your dream/goal? Happiness
9. What room are you in? craft
10. Your hobby? Stamping
11. Your fear? loneliness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Kansas
13. Where you were last night? BEd
14. Something that you aren't? skinny
15. Muffins? pumpkin
16. Wish List Item? paper
17. Where did you grow up? Iowa
18. Last thing you did? emailed
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Your TV? off
21. Your Pets? none
22. Friends? awesome
23. Your Life? hold
24. Your Mood? middle
25. Missing Someone? YES
26. Vehicle? Torrent
27. Something you're not wearing? makeup
28. Your fave store? Craft
29. Your fave color? Sky
30. Last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? ?
32. Your best friend? Peg
33. One place that I go to over and over? school
34. One person who emails regularly? mom
35. Fave place to eat? Logans
36. Facebook? Often

I choose Peggy,
Tracy,
Alli,
Megan
and
Kelly.

Thanks, Melissa. That was fun!

Photo Challenge

I've been tagged by Becky! This is a photo challenge. We've done this before I know. But this one was a different folder!
You are supposed to go to your 6th folder in your pictures and pick the 6th pic in that folder and post it.
I had to play. It's always exciting to see what photo you'll find.
This one was my younger son Brian about a year ago before he came for a visit. He was trying to be incognito so we wouldn't recognize him. He looks a bit mean here, but I assure you he is the sweetest guy! He's so fun!

I'm supposed to tag 6 friends now!
Peggy, Tracy, Lynn, Linda, Kelly and Jami...
Please play if you have time!

All the Rage!

Have you heard of the Wii Fit? I got one for my anniversary! Well, let me rephrase that. Kevin had to tell me I was going to get one for our anniversary. IF they are ever in stock. They are extremely popular right now and nobody seems to be able to keep them on the shelf. Case in point- we were at Target yesterday and were just browsing through the store. We slowly made our way over to the Electronics department and I looked at the empty shelf and then happened to notice there was a couple there in the aisle with a Wii Fit in their hands! I went and asked an employee if they had any more and he said they just put one on the shelf, but if it was gone, they were out. I stuck around for a few minutes, just in case the couple decided it was out of their budget and put it back. hahaha During the few minutes I was there, several people came to the department looking for one. One guy was outraged because he had called and they told they had one and he drove all the way there only to miss out on it. They would not hold it for him per store policy.
Game Stop told us they get at least one a week, but they sell very fast. I believe it comes with everything you need to play, but there are also games you can purchase separately.
I'm anxious to get one, but I am also okay with waiting. I'm keeping my eye on Sears.com as we have almost the exact amount we need left on our Heroes at Home Sears gift card.
In case you aren't familiar with it at all here is a link to a great review of the Wii Fit. And here is Nintendo's Official site for the Wii Fit with some great info.
If you ARE familiar and you've played with one yourself, I'd love to hear from you! Tell me what you think!

Fun Christmas Stuff

Have some time to kill? No? Everyone needs a little "Down" time!
Did you see my sidebar "SnowDay" widget?
If you haven't tried it, it's a lot of fun making snowflakes!
( You should see some of the ellaborate snowflakes people make!)
Create the cutest holiday cookies here.
Decorate a Christmas tree here.
How about building a snow family? Go here.
Design your own Nativity scene and more here.
There is lots to do at the North Pole!
All Things Christmas... the name says it all!
More Christmas games here.
Yes... I need a job!
Have a great weekend!