Tuesday, January 11, 2011

What I'm Looking Forward to in 2011


I can't believe it's the last day of the 11 in 2011 blog challenge!  It's been so much fun!  I've been inspired and have found some great new blogs. 

Today's Topic: What Are You Looking Forward to in 2011

2011 has started out great, and I'm hoping that it continues on this path!  I have many things that I am looking forward to this year, Lord willing.

Student Teaching
I'll begin my student teaching in February, less than a month away.  It's exciting and a little scary all at the same time.  I'm hoping my maturity (aka: age) and experience as a mom will help me in the classroom.




Holidays
I love decorating for and celebrating holidays with my family.


Vacation
We are planning a great trip to Colorado this summer and I just can't wait!



10th Wedding Anniversary
I feel so blessed to have spent the past 12 years with my wonderful husband.  I'm so glad we are celebrating 10 years of wedded bliss this year!





Romance
I'm looking forward to a romantic getaway with my hubby and some date nights.



Summertime
...and the living is easy!  I think it will be especially true this year since I'll just be finishing up student teaching and balancing the other three million things I have going on.  Summer is my time to relax.  Bliss!



Birthday Parties
My children have birthdays five days apart in June, and I absolutely LOVE planning their parties.  I seriously start planning months in advance, and I think I get more excited about it than they do! :)  I really want to do a combined circus/carnival themed party this year, but my daughter wants a party at Chuck E. Cheese. (Boo)  We'll see how this one pans out, but I will plan a party sometime this year!



Balloon Fiesta
We are planning on going to the annual Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM this October.  Our youngest hasn't been yet, so I'm excited for him to see it!



Being Thin Again
This was me right before I found out I was pregnant with my youngest (who is 2 1/2 now).  Big difference from where I am now, but I am working on it and am determined to lose the weight.



Spreading God's Word
Our congregation is organizing a huge door-knocking campaign to spread the Gospel.  It is happening in June, and I'm really looking forward to it.  I'm praying that it will be a huge success and that we will be able to reach a lot of people.
Wishing you all a fabulous 2011!!!

9 comments:

Shannon said...

Have fun student teaching. Feels like I did that only yesterday even though it was 8 years ago. It was
Some if the best times I had. Also enjoy all the trips you have planned. Sounds like a great year ahead!

Kristy said...

What a great year you have ahead of you!! I almost forgot, it'll be my 10 yr anniversary this year too :)

Kalina said...

Such great things to look forward to! I am sure you will be a great student teacher :) And congrats on 10 years of marriage! Sounds like you will be having an awesome 2011 for sure!

Melissa Jo said...

That balloon fiesta looks like an amazing time! I would love to be able to go to something like that someday!

Anonymous said...

You are going to have a fabulous time student teaching!! Enjoy it :)

Anonymous said...

Wow... neat things there!

MY children have birthdays 5 days apart in July!! :) Woot, Woot!

Jenni said...

Enjoy studeng teaching! It's definitely challenging but worth it!

Kit said...

You have some great things to look forward to this year! Congrats on 10 years....thats amazing!

Thanks for linking up!

Holly said...

My husband just finished student teaching and loved it! Best of luck to you! :)