Break the Cycle

It's been a great year.  I didn't lose the weight I wanted, and we had some very rough patches as a family, but we made it through, lots of tears might have been shed, but we are still together as a family, and still working it out. I didn't hit many personal goals, I'm not as organized as I want to be, but my home is slowly coming along.  I took the first steps - I started throwing away furniture that was well beyond it's life span.  Well beyond.  Like it should have been thrown away 5 years ago.  Like I was embarrassed that the trash men had to pick it up and put it in the truck.  Paperwork - when it comes to my desk, I take care of it.  I bought a scan-snap ... best thing I think I've ever purchased - this year - not much paperwork is going up to the attic, it's getting scanned and shredded - love it.  It will always be available at my fingertips - and I back up my computer each day - so no chances of losing it ! All 4 kids went to school this year. 

These are so EASY and they are AWESOME! Made these last night when the kids decided they wanted hamburgers for dinner.  I had some frozen (I make batches and then freeze individually - that way they are already season with fried onions, garlic and spices) - but didn't have any rolls.  Tonight - we were going to have fish - but because of this beautiful snow storm - Sham can't get home, so we'll have egg sandwiches on rolls and save the fresh fish until tomorrow ! 40-Minute Hamburger Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home 40-Minute Hamburger Buns Recipe TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + resting Bake: 10 min. MAKES: 12 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons active dry

Wow - this year went by fast.  My oldest is graduating in summer next year ... how the heck did that happen ?  I didn't get nearly as much sewing and quilting as I wanted.  I didn't get to go on any retreats with my friends.  I didn't even get much of a vacation with my kids - just a week in Michigan, which was more than fun, but more for my Dad than for me or the kids. This year - some of the same goals as usual - Loose Weight (wonder if I'll ever have a year where that isn't a priority) Spend More Time with Family (I've been having dinner one on one with the kids - enjoyable!) Quilt My Stash - and there is plenty of it !  I always want to have a couple baby blankets on hand - for last minute gifts.  Right now I have nothing ! Cook More - which goes along with menu planning and grocery shopping ! Home Redo - one room at a time - it's started - we'll see what gets done Stay in Contact with Friends - with the convience of the Internet - someti