2010 Goals

I love setting goals and having something to work towards. This year I tried to set goals that would stretch me, but that were still realistic and attainable. A few of the goals I have been working on are improving my artistic abilities, serving Steve and Chase, checking my e-mail once a day, and only eating one serving of food at a sitting. With some of my goals I've done really well and taken giant steps forward. Unfortunately, with a few of my goals I've taken small steps forward and a bigger step back.

I think the hardest goal for me to show improvement in is only eating one serving of food. I'm very good at buying and eating healthy food. I don't want to be so stringent that I never indulge, because that might make me a very boring person. However, if there is something really sweet around, or something else really yummy, I go crazy and definitely eat more than one serving. I'm working on it. I have faith that progress will come. Hopefully this will serve as a resplendent reminder. I would love any suggestions you may have!

I use the habit making bookmarks and yearly goal files found at lds.about.com. I have really liked them. Here is the link if you want to take a look: lds.about.com/od/visualmusicalaids/a/habitbookmarks.htm

Chase in turban/head wrap

I love this picture of Chase in his headwrap/turban (whatever you want to call it). The picture is not a recent one, but still cute.

4 month stats

Height: 26 inches (86th percentile) Weight: 15.3 (58th percentile) Head: 17 1/4 Jenny and Denzil in the swimming pool. I love to swim. Some of my fondest childhood memories were created at Lake Powell. Do you think Steve will be keen on retiring there? It will be interesting to see how Chase feels about the water because today he seemed indifferent about the experience.

Chase, solids, and friends

Don't let the happy face fool you-- he's not a fan of solids...yet. We went to a friend's house for a barbecue and they loved Chase. We had to take a picture. Jamie and Gracie Walton. We have loved living by our friends the Waltons; they have loved living by us too. So much in fact that they have decided to move. Actually, they found a house and we are happy for them. And here we have the Steve corner. Steve Walton would have everyone know that we named our Steve after him. (psst...don't tell anyone these pictures were taken on Easter, that was a long time ago.)

Celebrating Steve Sears

The many reasons we love the name Steve Sears.

The one thing that truly defines Steve that I love is his enthusiasm. -Dad

I love his love of the Lord and desire to put Him first in his life. -Mom

I love his sense of humor, enthusiasm, and willingness to teach and learn. -Nicole

I love that Steve is silly. He knows when to be serious yet is still super immature sometimes. -Danielle

He's always been a shining example of diligence and hard-work. He's one in 6 billion(literally, and figuratively.) -Devin

I like how he is a very hard worker, but still knows how to be a kid. -Kayla

One thing that I admired about Steve is his kind ways of being friendly to everyone that he meets and the confidence that he has. -Arla

He is always happy and he is always trying to find the good in others. Oh, and I love his amazing dance moves!! -Dayne

I love how he is always looking to help others. -Royce

When Steve asked me if he could marry my little girl, I told him if he didn't take care of her and make her happy I was going to come and "kick his butt". I love the fact that, so far (LOL), he seems to be keeping his end of the bargain. -Jeff

I love Steve's desire to learn the Gospel and to acquire other knowledge. I love his desire to put his family first and to spend lots of time with us. I love Steve for so many reasons. -Elyse

Chase loves Steve because he takes time out of his busy schedule to play with him and read him stories.

We love you and hope you have a wonderful 26th year! Happy Birthday!

A Wonderful Week

This is us hiking at Stone Mountain. Chase is sleeping. Speaking of Chase sleeping, he slept all night long! The Footes and Sears love to camp. We went on our first family camping trip with our friends the Footes. It was so much fun we agreed to do it again. If anyone else in the area wants to come let us know; after a background check we might let you. Maybe someone should let Mr. Jr. Trail Guide know that trail guides shouldn't sleep on the hike. First attempt at rice cereal. Second attempt-we'll try and get more in his mouth. We went to the Tax Day Tea Party Rally. The top picture is of us talking to the republican candidate, Larry Linney. Steve asked him questions and was on NPR with him.

Remembering Lucy

Does anyone else love Lucy as much as I do? This is really worth your time if you do!