Goodbye '09...Hello 2010!

Oh my, 2009 went by so quickly, its insane! I am usually not the type to make a resolution but I do like to make goals for myself each year. This year I would like to be more productive with my time and attempt to learn a few new talents (since I lack in that area). I only work part-time so I do have a lot of time that I feel I could use to my benefit and others. Here are my "be more productive" goals:

1. I want to learn to and actually play my guitar that I've had for at least 5 years...if anyone knows someone who is willing to teach lessons, please let me know... I'm ready!
2. I would like to do more crafty, creative things that I can make and give as gifts and/or display in our home...homemade is always better (and a little cheaper) so if anyone wants to start a monthly get-together to find some cute and fun ideas, and then make them... Count me in!
3. I've just decided that I want to learn how to speak Italian...dont ask me why, I just think it would be cool to learn a language and thats what I want to learn.
   Maybe someday...
4. Lastly, I want to learn how to and make quilts (especially once Amber gets home so we can do some together!) Any kind, but I especially love the patchwork ones!

Just wanted to share (I will more likely do them if I publicly list them) and I encourage you to make a few goals for this year! :) There's nothing like bettering ourselves and feeling good inside knowing you did it for yourself (and sometimes others too!). I'm thankful for all the people I have in my life that help me want to be a better person and for the love I feel from them! I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Ahh, the memories...

Over the last couple of days, Brandon and I have had a lot of fun looking up things on the internet that we remembered growing up...the good old 80's!! One thing we kept saying was "I wish we still HAD this stuff" because its so true how awesome it would be if we had them or could pass down to our own kids. But we can only think back on all the memories (which is fun to do too!) Even though we were both born in the 80's, we are 4 years apart and there are some things he remembers more than I do. I love how excited and funny Brandon is when he finds something and starts to laugh and tells me what he remembers about it! There's so many good memories!
We couldn't put everything, so here are just a few things we reminisced about and looked up on the Internet. And share any memories you have of any of these things...Maybe you'll get a good laugh out of them too :)