Master List

Here's my updated list in a nice and neat order! I will post a link to this page on the sidebar so you can see what progress has been made!

Memory Stuff:
1-Finish pregnancy scrapebook
2-Start/Finish baby scrapbook
3-Send out birth announcements
4-Make appointment/Take Halloween Pictures (1/2)
5-Make appointment/Take Christmas Pictures (1/2)
6-Take pictures on the 4th of each month for the 1st year (7/12)
7-Do the 365 Photo Challange starting Jan. 2011
8-Finish wedding scrapbook
9-Book holiday family portraits session (1/2)

Ethan Stuff:
10-Transition Ethan into his crib in his own room :(
11-Work out details for Baptism (book church, plan party, ask Godparents)/ Baptize Ethan
12-Send thank-you cards from birth gifts (REALLY late on this!)
13-Nurse Ethan at least 5 times a day until he no longer nurses
14-Organize/Re-do the nursery
15-Take Ethan to storytime at the library at least once a month (0/12)
16-Enroll in a mommy and me class
17-Write Ethan a letter on his birthday (1/2)
18-Go on a walk with Ethan at least 1x week until it gets too cold or snows
19-Throw Ethan a 1st birthday party
20-Throw Ethan a 2nd birthday party
21-Send out paperwork for Ethan's birth certificate
22-Put money in Ethan's piggy bank every month (amt to be decided)
23-Teach Ethan sign language
24-Start speaking and teaching Ethan Spanish
25-Enroll Ethan into daycare part-time

Me time:
26-Work on Photography (sign up for classes or research techniques, start taking more pics)
27-Sign up for Nursing School for RN
28-Take Nursing Assistant Classes to become PCT and take WA State Board Exam
29-Take NET exam
30-Read 10 new books (6/10)
31-Get a new car
32-Reach goal weight (for me know and you to possibly find out ;P)
33-Lose 5 lbs by thanksgiving 2009
34-Lose additional 5lbs by xmas 2009
35-Lose 10lbs by valentine’s day 2010
36-Lose 15lbs by my birthday- May 10,2010
37-Lose 20lbs by Ethan’s 1st birthday- Sept 4,2010
38-Lose 15lbs by Xmas 2010
39-Do a mini-makeover on myself after losing 30lbs
40-Re-connect with an old friend
41-Send out x-mas cards (1/2)
42-Finish my "book"
43-Find a way to forgive
44-Join MOMS club on South Hill
45-Re-fresh on Spanish
46-Learn to knit

Health and Fitness:
47-No soda for a week
48-No junk food for a week
49-Go to the gym at least 3x week for one month
50-Do sit-ups every day (start with 25 and increase by 25 every week) for 2 months
51-Do a half-marathon
52-No Fast Food for 21 days straight
53-Go to the farmers market and buy produce
54-Enroll in a dance class for fun
55-Take a pole dancing workout class

Vacations:
56-Take a trip with my sisters
57-Take Ethan to Sedona, AZ and hike
58-Go to the Grand Canyon...FINALLY
59-Take a vacation that is just me and Chris
60-Take Ethan to Chicago
61-Take a vacation to Seaside
62-Take Ethan to Disneyland

Blogging:
63-Blog about each goal completed (7/101)
64-Inspire someone to make a 101 on 1001 list
65-Get more followers for my blog (Start #- 3- Goal=20)
66-Do at LEAST one blog post a week (not goal list related) for 3 months

Food:
67-Make a new treat for the family and blog about it x12
68-Go to downtown Seattle fish market and buy something to make for dinner
69-Put together a recipe book of family and friends favorite recipes
70-Cook dinner for EVERYONE once a week for 6 months (6/24)

Family time:
71-Have a family game night once a month (with EVERYONE) for 3 months (0/3)
72-Take nephews in WA ice skating or sledding
73-Webchat with my mom and sister at least once a month (0/12)
74-Attend church with in-laws every week until Ethan's baptism

Our little family (Chris, Ethan and Me)
75-Move into our own place again
76-Re-decorate (or decorate) our bedroom
77-Do a family outing (just me,Chris,and Ethan) at least once a month (2/12)
78-Hike Mount Rainer with Chris and Ethan(maybe)
79-Do a snow day with Ethan and Chris, and make snowmen and go on a sled
80-Watch all episodes of George Lopez with Chris (me and Chris' favorite show)
81-Take a trip to the Space Needle in Seattle (fear of heights)

Money and Important Stuff:
82-Make a budget
83-Sign up for new medical insurance for me and Chris (2/2)
84-Buy a lotto ticket every week for a month (1/4)
85-Get passports for me and Chris
86-Get a part-time job
87-Back-up all computers onto a external hard-drive (3/3)
88-Set up a interest savings account and/or Roth IRA
89-Get a WA license for me and Chris (0/2)
90-Put $1000/month in savings for 12 months (0/12)
91-Sign up for Life Insurance for me and Chris
92-Make a will for me and Chris
93-Start trying for baby #2 in Early Late 2011
94-Clip coupons for places other than BRU

Good for the soul:
95-Collect xmas present for the kids in the hospital or orphanage
96-Go through storage unit and donate what we do not need
97-Choose a charity and start volunteer work

Misc:
98-Buy a new bed
99-Sign up Izzy (black lab) for training class
100-Buy a DSLR Camera
101-Start a new list!

I CAN do it!

In hopes of completing my weight goals I have purchased the Wii Fit Plus! I tried it out for the first time last night and man it kicked my butt. Or maybe I'm just really THAT out of shape lol. I set a goal on it to lose 22 lbs in 3 months- although I will be sticking to my goals on my master list. Hopefully it will work out cause I think I've finally hit that point where I am disgusted when I look in the mirror. I know I just had a baby 2 months ago and it took 9 months to put on the weight why not give myself 9 to lose it. It's just so hard to see myself at this point again. But I'm motivated and think I can really do it this time! Wish me luck ;)

5 question Friday

Stealing another one from Jenni.... :P



1. What is your dream job?

Being an RN. I dropped out of the program a few years ago when I got pregnant the 1st time and thought I couldn't handle the speciality I chose, and have regretted it ever since. Now I will be going back in January and deciding if I want to do L&D or Peds!

2. What song could you play over and over?
Rascal Flatts- God bless the broken road...LOVE that song!!

3. Do you prefer to talk on the phone or text (or email)?
I'm a texter 100%!

4. What is your must have beauty product?
Lip gloss....even if I have no make-up on I will def be wearing lip gloss.

5. What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?
This is a toughie...I was never a big M.J. fan (I know I know) but I'd prob say the one with the video of him in egypt (???? blanking on the name)...sorry!

101 goals in 1001 days! - My list is complete FINALLY

I am jumping on the bandwagon and starting my own 101 goals in 1001 days list! I will keep you updated, and blog about each item that is crossed off the list. Italics are for entries in progress, and if an item has been crossed off it has been completed. I will post a link to this post in my side bar so you can see how I'm doing!

The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Here's My List:

1-Finish pregnancy scrapebook
2-Start baby scrapebook
3-Send out birth announcements
4-Send out thank-you cards from birth gifts (REALLY late on this!)
5-Work out details for Baptism (book church, plan party, ask Godparents)/ Baptize Ethan
6-Make appointment/Take Halloween Pictures (1/2)
7-Make appointment/Take Christmas Pictures (0/2)
8-Take pictures on the 4th of each month for the 1st year (1/12)
9-Transition Ethan into his crib in his own room :(
10-Nurse Ethan at least 5 times a day until he no longer nurses
11-Organize/Re-do the nursery
12-Go to storytime at the library at least once a month (0/12)
13-Enroll in a mommy and me class
14-Reach goal weight (for me know and you to possibly find out ;P)
15-Work on Photography (sign up for classes or research techniques, start taking more pics)
16-Sign up for Nursing School for RN
17-Take Nursing Assistant Classes to become PCT and take WA State Board Exam
18-Take NET exam
19-Read 10 new books
20-Get a new car
21-Start trying for baby #2 in Early 2011
22-Make a new treat for the family and blog about it x12
23-No soda for a week
24-No junk food for a week
25-Go to the gym at least 3x week for one month
26-Learn to knit
27-Re-fresh on Spanish
28-Join MOMS club on South Hill
29-Do situps every day (start with 25 and increase by 25 every week) for 2 months
30-Find a way to forgive my SIL
31-Choose a charity and start volunteer work
32-Finish my "book"
33-Write Ethan a letter on his birthday (0/2)
34-Re-decorate our bedroom
35-Take a trip to the Space Needle in Seattle (fear of heights)
36-Do a half-marathon
37-Do a family outing (just me,Chris,and Ethan) at least once a month (0/12)
38-Move into our own place again
39-Hike Mount Rainer with Chris and Ethan(maybe)
40-Go on a walk with Ethan at least 1x week until it gets too cold or snows
41-Take a vaction to Seaside
42-Take Ethan to Disneyland
43-Throw Ethan a 1st birthday party
44-Throw Ethan a 2nd birthday party
45-Take Ethan to Chicago
46-No Fast Food for 21 days straight
47-Do a snow day with Ethan and Chris, and make snowmen and go on a sled
48-Attend church every week until Ethan's baptism
49-Take a vacation that is just me and Chris
50-Buy a new bed
51-Take Ethan to Sedona, AZ and hike
52-Go to the Grand Canyon...FINALLY
53-Webchat with my mom and sister at least once a month (0/12)
54-Go to the farmers market and buy produce
55-Go to downtown Seattle fish market and buy something to make for dinner
56-Sign up Izzy (black lab) for training class
57-Put $1000/month in savings for 12 months
58-Sign up for Life Insurance for me and Chris
59-Make a will for me and Chris
60-Clip coupons for places other than BRU
61-Send out paperwork for Ethan's birth certificate
62-Set up a interest savings account and/or Roth IRA
63-Get a WA license for me and Chris (0/2)
64-Back-up all computers onto a external hard-drive (0/3)
65-Go through storage unit and donate what we do not need
66-Do at LEAST one blog post a week (not goal list related) for 3 months
67-Book holiday family portriats session (0/2)
69-Send out x-mas cards (0/2)
70-Enroll in a dance class for fun
71-Lose 5 lbs by thanksgiving 2009
72-Lose additional 5lbs by xmas 2009
73-Lose 10lbs by valentines day 2010
74-Lose 15lbs by my birthday- May 10,2010
75-Lose 20lbs by Ethans 1st birthday- Sept 4,2010
76-Lose 15lbs by Xmas 2010
77-Re-connect with an old friend
78-Take nephews in WA ice skating or sleding
79-Finish wedding scarpebook
80-Take a pole dancing workout class
81-Put money in Ethan's piggy bank every month (amt to be decided)
82-Collect xmas present for the kids in the hospital or orphanage
83-Teach ethan sign language
84-Start speaking and teaching Ethan spanish
85-Get more followers for my blog (Current #- 3)
86-Watch all episodes of George Lopez (me and Chris' favorite show)
87-Inspire someone to make a 101 on 1001 list
88-Get a part-time job
89-Get passports for me and Chris
90-Take a trip with my sisters
91-Put together a recipe book of family and freinds favorite recipes
92-Buy a lotto ticket every week for a month (0/4)
93-Blog about each goal completed (0/101)
94-Do a mini-makeover on myself after losing 30lbs
95-Cook dinner for EVERYONE once a week for 6 months (2/24)
96-Make a budget
97-Have a family game night once a month (with EVERYONE) for 3 months (0/3)
98-Do the 365 Photo Challange starting Jan. 2010
99-Enroll Ethan into daycare part-time
100-Sign up for new medical insurance for me and Chris (0/2)
101-Start a new list!

Thank you to the ladies who's goals I "borrowed"!! Good luck to all :)

Halloween Pics

I know i'm a bit late on posting this but it's been a crazy few days and I feel like there isn't enough hours in the day!

Since baby E is so little we didn't really get to take him trick or treating but we did dress him up and he got to "play" with his cousins for a little bit.

We also seriously slacked on the pumpkin carving this year and ended up just making it match his t-shirt...GHETTO haha! Oh well, next year we will make up for it!