My 30 before 30 List

I don't make resolutions and I've always wanted to make a bucket list, but I feel there is so many things I don't know about that I just couldn't make a complete one, so if it can't be perfect, then why do it?  Well, with that being said, back in December, I read a post by Jonathan Acuff at Stuff Christians Like, which is one of my favorite blogs and it lead me to write a 30 before 30 list.  This year I will turn 28, this means I only have 2 and half years to complete the items on my list.....lots to do and so little time....story of my life!

Here goes:

1.  Have a beautiful, healthy baby.  (Even if I'm the only one who thinks its beautiful)

2.  Read through the entire Bible.

3.  Build a porch on the front of the house.

4. Take Owen to his first day of Kindergarten.

5.  Start something to further my career.  (Masters or National Boards)

6.  Learn to cook new things.

7.   Spend more time with God and less time with distractions (stole from John, but it was so good)

8.  Walk/Hike with Matthew to the top of Stone Mountain, NC. (he's never been to the top)

9.  Pray more.

10.  Be a better gardener with a bigger garden.


11.  Learn to can food and make jelly.


12.  Help Matthew and Owen build a tree house.


13.  Be a better advocate for my students and their learning.


14.  Go to my grandmother's house in Canada.


15.  Spend as much time as possible with my two great-grandmothers.


16.  Help co-direct a successful Vacation Bible School.


17.  Go on a mission trip or two.


18.  Go on a family vacation every year.  (make Matthew go)


19.  Teach Owen to shoot a basketball.


20.  Reach out to more people in my community.


21.  Give more - money, time, prayers.


22.  Have a monthly girls night.


23.  Get a sewing machine and learn to sew.


24.  Blog and get better at blogging


25.  Read as many books as I can


26.  Vacuum once a week.   (maybe)

27.  Pay off debts.

28.  Start a work out plan and stick to eating it.


29.  Call my friends more, just to see how they are.


30.  Hug my son, baby to come, and husband every day and tell them how much I love them.

Looking Back at 2010

in review.......

ME!

taken by Owen

I Love You 

 happiness

 

    

Still Laughing... 

"Moma, is this snake real?"  

 

 Winter Wonderland 

  Birthday 

notice there is no candle :) i love this picture!

  

Friends 

  I Was Inspired...   

Spring Fever   

Travel or Vacation   

Summer Days   

A Day In My Life   

 

All Smiles  

 

Autumn Harvest   

 

Family   

Celebrate!   

Let's Do It Again...  

 

I Miss You

everyday my pa (jan 6 1931 - may 24 2010) and granaw (may 31 1933 - may 10 2003  

Beautiful   

Dress Up   

Macro  

Holidays   

My Favorite   

Don't Ever Change  

Just Because...So There!   

Hopes and Dreams

2010 blessings abounded

Breathing.

Sometimes you have to....

B R E A T H E
S O A K  I N  T H E  S U N

T a k e i n l i f e

B E  W I T H  T H E  O N E S  Y O U  L O V E

You may have to go to great heights and sometimes you my go in circles.

R e m e m b e r!

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 
Y O U  A R E  N O T  A L O N E !

linking up to chatting in the sky

It's all in the name...

I looked up the meanings of our names...

Karrie - friend; beloved

Matthew - gift from God

Owen - well born; young fighter

How true they are!  I often find myself surrounded by the best friends anyone could ask for.  I also have trouble keeping with them all!  I had 12 bridesmaids in my wedding and could have easily have added more!  It is true, I am a friend, and I love being a friend.  A gift from God, he truly was.  As I was wondering around lost, trying to find where God wanted me to be and what He wanted me to be, a man showed up.  He was a gift, Matthew.  I thank God for sending him every day.  And then there is Owen, who is well born and never lets down from a fight.  He is stubborn and hard headed.  But all these characteristics make him strong in character and make me love him even more.

And then there is Jesus, Savior.  There is no greater name!

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21