Forgot to update in June, so I'll try to combine the two months:

1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( had lost a bunch but gained most of it back in July
2. Sell the house
3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
8. Fund a well 
9. Have Family Pictures taken
10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (35/32)
1. Pretzel Crusted Chicken - changed it up a little but shockingly the whole family ate the same meal
2. Sand Pudding - made this Sand Pudding for Elias' Construction Themed Party. 
3. M&M Pudding Cookies - I'd make them again. Not as good as my usual Monster Cookies but they were PBless so Elias could enjoy them too. 
4. Greek Yogurt Dip - crack is a very accurate description. Colin and I inhaled this. 
5. DIY: Magic Butt Cream 
11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys {scheduled for next month - got rained out :(}
15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter, 4th of July)
16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (6/4)
1. Went out for Missy's Birthday
17. Go on a date with just Colin (1/4)
18. Go on a date with just Elias
19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
21. Do my own version of 7 
22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
23. Increase ING account by $X
24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico or Califonia instead}
27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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I posted this back in 2010 but it's still so applicable, so I thought I'd repost. 

He's a Daddy.

A Good Night Moon reader. A horsey ride giver. A human jungle gym.

He's a Daddy.

A teeth brusher. A banana peeler. A time-out keeper.

He's a Daddy.

A singer. A dancer. A drum.

He's a Daddy.

A bubble bath giver. A tower builder. A race car partner.

He's a Daddy.

A jumper. A pair of shoulders to ride. A laugher.

He's a Daddy.

A hugger. A kisser. A everything-will-be-alright-er.

He's a Daddy.

A teacher. A prayer say-er. A owie fixer.

He's a Daddy.

A early morning riser. A Curious George fan. A sleep deprived man.

He's your Daddy.

Your hero. Your biggest cheerleader. Your protector.

He's your Daddy, boys. The man who will love you no matter what.

Father's Day 2013

Elias LOVES Zoo-phonics! I love I was finally able to tape him doing it.

1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( 
2. Sell the house
3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
8. Fund a well 
9. Have Family Pictures taken
10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (30/32)
1. Apple Crisp - made this three times already but with fresh apples and less sugar
2. Healthy Banana Apple Muffins 
11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys {scheduled for next month - got rained out :(}
15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter, 4th of July)
16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (5/4)
1. Went out for our anniversary
17. Go on a date with just Colin (1/4)
18. Go on a date with just Elias
19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
21. Do my own version of 7 
22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
23. Increase ING account by $X
24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico instead}
27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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I know! I hardly post anything other than weekly goals or my Year 32 updates. I just don't seem to have alot of spare time and know less people follow this. However, I'm just entirely ready to get rid of this blog. It's recorded so many important parts of our lives and yesterday was one of those days that should be added to the record. 

Last tonight, Colin graduated preschool. They had an adorable graduation ceremony complete with cap and gown. Check out my lil graduate!  

Collecting his diploma

Tossing their caps in the air

Family Photo

Colin with Grandpa and Grandma 

Colin with Grandma

Aunt Leah, Colin and Uncle Tim

 Colin with our fave, Ms. Sarah

Congrats Class of 2026! 

 

Congrats Colin, our future police man slash Daddy! We are so incredibly proud of you. We look forward to seeing what God has in store for you.