Spring brings new life!

I have decided that I am setting a goal to change my life for the better. Don't get me wrong, my life does not stink-by any means. However, we are put here on the earth to constantly make ourselves better and more like our Heavenly Father. I have also heard that if you tell people about goals that you are making in your life, you are much more likely to achieve those goals. Here we go:

1- Physically. I have been doing Weight Watchers for over a year now. And, I have lost 35 lbs. Hooray for me! This seems to be working for me....when I do it. So, it is my new goal to "get back on the band wagon." Also, I find that when I look nice, I feel better about myself, and I eat less, and also get the urge to......yup, you guessed it....EXERCISE! My theory is that if I can do all of these things, I should be in pretty good shape for this summer.

2- Mentally. I have many "new" hobbies that I am going to do more of. I have spent most of my life singing and doing theatre. I love these "hobbies" however, I think I am ready to move on. So, I am taking a break from theatre this summer and I am replacing it with....
* Gardening
* Geneology
* Quilting
* and Creating the "Irvine Chronicles" which are sort of like scrap books that you create online, and then have them printed. I came up with this idea that I would like to go year by year and create a book of highlights for our family. That way, the boys can read them and watch our family grow.

Don't laugh by some of these ideas. I am actually quite good with all of these things! SO THERE! However, my other talents have been overshadowing these smaller talents. Now, those that know me may say "Cindy, you are not the quilting type" and to this I say- BAH! I am going to make myself a mother's quilt out of all of the baby blankets and baby clothes that I have left from the boys. See, a great idea that just needs a little follow-up.

3- Spiritually. I suppose that this one should have been first. So, let me make the statement now that these are in no particular order. My spiritual goal is to let my testimony of the Gospel shine through my example and spirit. I have a very strong testimony, and yet I am not sure that people know this about me. SO- they will now. From now on when you see me, you will be able to tell through my actions that I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

4- Emotionally. This one is a tender spot for me. Living with parents is very hard on a family. Jeff and I have been through some very tough times. I have perhaps spent too much of my time away from home instead of in the home. This Spring, is going to change all of that. I have a better attitude toward living with my in-laws. With times the way they are, I am very grateful to have a roof over our head at all. Also, I know that neither Jeff nor I are perfect people. We both have our downfalls. But one of the things that makes us perfect is that we fill each other's gaps. Where I am weak, he is strong and vice versa. I am set to be a better wife and mother. My boys complete me. They make me laugh every day- which I am sure adds more time to my life with them. We are not perfect individuals, but together we are perfect for each other. It is my goal to make sure that my small family knows that I love them and that they will ALWAYS come first.

Ok, so, those are my goals. I am certain that I can obtain them, but I might need help from my wonderful family and friends. That is where you come in. I NEED moral support. So, I would like to thank all of you in advance for that!

To my wonderful friends and family- I am so grateful for you! I love you all. And I promise to continue to become better every day so that I might be worthy of your love and friendship that I have aquired over the years.

Cindy