One Little Word - 2014

It's the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one. As with everyone else, I am ready to start fresh... to refocus on people and things that mean the world to me. And I am ready to continue the journey of finding the perfect yellow dress.

For my One Little Word this year, I have chosen:

Here's why:

In years past I've picked words that were a little more serious... had a little more umph. However, this next year... NOW... I am focusing on my health... and looking & feeling good. I am not getting any younger... and I don't want to continue to fight this battle as I know it will get MUCH harder later on down the line.

So I will be dusting off Pretty Little Dress (both the blog and the Intsagram account) and will be looking for support where I can. 

I cannot wait to get the New Year started. Lots of planning to do - that's always the most fun part of it all!

Cheers!

P.S. Click here to read about my 2012 and 2013 Words.

Our Christmas

This year was different from all years past. I think that's a good thing. We learn to appreciate the little things more. It's not always the same.

I was determined to enJOY the holiday season; to not feel stressed out. Stress takes the fun out of everything. Gift giving wise, it was a smaller Christmas than ever before. Yes, the kids did get underwear and shoes. I don't think there was even a HINT of technology that was unwrapped. And that's okay. We were all together; that's what truly matters.

Here are few pictures from around my house:

 

 

We hosted not only the extended family for a Christmas party, but also my parents and grandma for Christmas. We had such a blessed season!!

Christmas Spirit

While I am not overdoing it, I can say that the Christmas Spirit is alive and well in my heart and in my home this year. I am trying to enJOY everything, to take it all in.

We are still 9 days away from the big day! I know the littlest kiddo in my house is exrtemly exited. The other two are gearing up towards Finals week (this week)... and then looking forward to their Christmas break.

I am hosting our extended family Christmas Party this year, so I have some work to do. Thank gosh I believe in magic! ;)

P.S. If you aren't following me on Instagram, please feel free to @jaime_queenofthecreek

2014: Around the Corner

I have spent the last few weeks thinking ahead... Thinking about the new year and the things I have to look forward to. I am determined to focus on doing things just a bit differently in 2014. 

I know that it's easy to use the fresh beginning of the new year to get caught up in resolutions and change. I've fallen trap more times than I can count; year after year. 

There is something different about this upcoming year, though. Maybe it's because the twelve months of 2013 haven't been the best.