Well, many people share their resolutions and some keep them secrets…as many of you know, I’m not a good secret keeper so we’ll share our 3:

  1. Completely pay off the rest of Rebekah College Loans!
  2. Try new meals….at least one a week!
  3. Have quiet time every day for reading, praying, and just being still.

Our goal is to keep them all; and since we’re doing it together, it will make it a little easier ;)  

I’ve enjoyed trying some new yummy meals like beef stew, chili, fried onion chicken and cornish hens (2 out of 4 are my momma’s recipes, so I can call with any random questions!)  They all have been successes so far! 

Out of the three resolutions that I have made, I have to say my favorite is the quiet time everyday.  I cannot tell you how much I have gotten from taking some time during Gracie’s morning nap to just be still with a book or prayer.  Right now I am reading my FAVORITE parenting book ever!! It’s called “Raising a Daughter After God’s Own Heart” By: Elizabeth George.  I would recommend it to any momma at any age!  It’s really taught me that in order to teach anything, you must plan and be prepared; so as a Momma part of my job is to plan and be prepared to take advantage of every opportunity to show Gracie Jesus’ love and truth.  Even now, there are countless opportunities everyday to bring Him into our daily goings and comings.  I’ve also learned that just like in teaching, you don’t want to depend on a substitute to do your job.  Church, school, babysitters, and grandparents are all wonderful amazing helpers, but no one can replace your roll in teaching your daughter or son about God.  Ah….I could go on and on, but you get the picture: I really recommend this great book! :)

I will leave you with some pictures of what Gracie’s been up to around the New Year :)  

HAPPY NEW YEAR again!! Hope you each are enjoying the first week of 2012! Love, The Bs

P.S. Please pray for Baby Conner (a friend of ours) to have the desire to eat.  Please pray for my Grandma as she battles stomach cancer and is approaching her surgery day on Jan 20th.  Please pray for our country as the elections begin…

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