A New Year {2012}

It seems like the years are going by more quickly... that's why I always try to focus on the good in my life. You never know when it's going to be your last year. 

2011 was very good to us. 

*Kicked off the year with our annual DisneyWorld trip with my entire family in January

*In April we found out we were expecting baby #2

*In May we discovered it would be baby #2 AND baby #3!!!

YAY FOR TWINS!!

*Toa turned 2 and we celebrated Buzz Light Year style

*We celebrated another year of marriage :)

*The lockout lifted and Ray had another great season with the Dolphins

*I was sick for a good 5 months of the year. The other 3 months we spent apart between Florida and Utah. Which SUCKED.. but I'm glad that part is over.. 

*Our beautiful boys were born in November..

As a new year begins, there are so many things we want to accomplish as individuals and as a family. 

For myself

*Be the best Mother and Wife I can be. Be the best example to my boys and the best supporter for my Husband.  

*Date night at least once a week with my Husband. It's crucial to our marriage to have OUR time outside of babies..:)

*Be the best daughter, sister, aunty, cousin, friend I can be. I have amazing people in my life, I want to make sure they know how much I love and appreciate them ALL!!

*Service, service, service! I'm thankful I have the Dolphins organization to do weekly service projects for the community. It's so fun being involved. I hope one day we have our own foundation to service others. 

*Random acts of kindness every month. Whether it's paying for someones Starbucks or toll fee, always remember to do this. 

*Get to my goal weight of 165lbs. Gosh, that number seems so far away, but I know I can do it! I've been there before.. no excuses!!!!

*Read one book a month

*Finish one {possibly 2}  projects a month

*Become a better photographer
*Run at least 21 miles a week {that's only 3 miles a day} and complete a marathon. I've missed running. I love running. It is my way 'out' and a good stress reliever.

*Continue to be good with my blog. I'm so happy I've kept up on it over the past four years. I print my blogs into yearly books and I love and cherish them. 

2012 started off great already. Ray was signed to a one year deal with the Dolphin's again. We are so happy we don't have to move somewhere else this season. We LOVE Miami and the team and whole organization.. so we are excited to be back down there. This has to be a big year for Ray.. I'm so proud of his hard work- I remember on draft day, he was pretty bummed out he wasn't drafted. Especially because he was projected to be drafted in the 3rd-5th rounds. I distinctly remember telling him that it didn't matter because he was going to have a long career anyway. It's not how you start, it's how you finish.. he has come a long way.  So many people doubted he would last, but 3 seasons later and a new contract he is still going strong.. I am VERY proud of him. It's not an easy business at all... 

I'm excited for another year.. more memories to be made with those I love dearly....

Here's to 2012.. Make it count....