Happy New Year

Happy New Year to everyone! We just got back a couple of days ago from our trip over Christmas to Chicago and we had a blast! Dawson loved all the constant attention he got from his grandma, grandpa, and four aunts; and boy did he get spoiled! Not only was it getting spoiled with tons of presents on Christmas morning; but it was also the constant cookies or chocolate slipped to him, staying up later because someone just hadn't had enough time to play with him, and the one time someone slipped some strawberry soda into his sippy cup when mom was out of the room. Sorry Dawson, it's back to a routine and vegetables. Why do us Mom's have to be the "mean" ones??

Moving on...while we were there we got to go downtown Chicago one night with my family to see all the Christmas lights and festivities, so much fun! Everyone has to experience Chicago once during Christmas! It feels so magical in the city with so many people and lights everywhere and we couldn't of been luckier, the weather was a nice chilled 40 degrees which is great for the city in winter.
I would also like to say that it was fun to see everyone while I was back there. I had to opportunity to hang out with "the gang" while I was back there and it was just like old times, so fun.
I have thought lately how blessed Christopher, Dawson, and I are to have friends and family pretty much across the US who love and support us. We love you all too and hope all of you will have a wonderful new year that brings health, happiness, and safety where ever you may be! I have notice a couple of other people have done this, but I would like to end with my New Year resolutions (maybe if they are documented I will do better with them!)
Sarah's Resolutions:
1. Exercise Regularly and Eat Better (once I just get in a routine of exercising I do good, promise!)
2. Floss and Use Mouthwash Daily (every time I go to the dentist I am told I need to do better at this and I slack SO BAD at it!)
3. Focus on Being a Good Mother to Dawson and Wife to Chris (I think sometimes it's easy to be lazy and not put forth that little extra that makes your family feel special.)
4. Read My Scriptures Daily and Say Prayers (it's so easy to forget and then get out of habit!)
5. Try to Give More (I want to give my all in church, my calling, be a better friend and keep in touch more with those not around, be more thoughtful, and be a better example to everyone around me.)