How We Wednesdays!

So I am very excited to partake in Shay and Erika's first "How We" Linkup of the year.  At the bottom of this post, you will see this year's schedule and the different topics we will cover.  Today we are talking, "How We Approach Our New Year's Resolutions"
 Linking up HERE

I can't believe I am putting these in writing but here goes nothing....do you think I will be more accountable?  Not sure...just hoping for the best!

 So here are my 2018 resolutions and how I plan on attacking them....

 Lose 50 pounds

So I started the Keto diet.  Do I think it will work?  YES.  Down 3 lbs. in a week.  Do I think I will be on it all year?  NO.  I know it will work for now and then I will have to modify at some point or have certain cheat days so I can stay on it longer term.  Time will tell and I will be consulting with my doctor to make sure it is a healthy plan for me.  I continue to work out at Drive a few days/week and I am going to add walks to my weekly plan as well-treadmill in the winter- outside as soon as it is warm enough!

Save More Money

The wheels are in motion.  We have some plans and goals tied to some upcoming actions that should ensure us being able to save more this year.  Prayers that all goes through!

Have my BEST year at Willmott so far!

This is probably the most complicated one.  We strategize- we forecast- we work hard hard hard BUT there is one thing you cannot control and that is human behavior.  I have been in this business for over 20 years now and I still get shocked when someone acts out or is unpredictable at the 11th hour- including my clients!  Regardless, I am ensuring that there is even more activity this year and that I am chasing the RIGHT business so that I can close more business and exceed my annual goal.

Read One Book Per Month

I met this goal last year so I made it another goal for this year.  So far so good!

Just finished....

The Matchmaker by Elin Hilderbrand
Another amazing one!

Spend More Time with My Parents and In-Laws

Because

 

Live in the Present

Less worry= more faith= more quality time all around

Happy 25th Birthday to Ally!

My stepdaughter Ally is turning 25 today- Happy Birthday Ally Bean!

We are celebrating with a family dinner tonight and the girls are so excited- we are too!

I posted for her on Facebook but wanted to do a blog tribute today for her too!

Enjoy these pics from the last 10 years! ( I could've posted so many more from the last 15+ years but these were the ones I could pull the fastest and I think they capture her personality best)

 

Winter Weekend Recap

It was the perfect weekend for being inside and getting me out of my winter slump.   We kept busy and spent lots of quality time with family and friends.

Friday Night

I headed to the high school to set up for our Wolverines Awards Ceremony which was happening on Saturday. Last year we could not get into the high school the night before so it was a mad dash to get everything done early Saturday morning.  This year, we had more helpers and got the place set up so quickly.  It worked out really well and the auditorium looked amazing.  Wish I had taken more pics- snapped a few of my side kick and me.

Saturday

This was the big day.  I had to be at the high school for the three ceremonies from 8am-7pm.  Long but successful day.  Due to managing the event, I did not snap pics- boo.   

While I was working, Daddy took the girls to Diana's basketball game and then to a family birthday party.  We divided and conquered!

I was in tears most of the day- youth sports will do that to you right?

During a break, I walked down the hallway towards the locker rooms to see if a certain picture was still in the football case on the wall and I was so happy to see it was.  It was a black and white picture that Rob took of the very first football captains at WHS- Zach was one of them.  I snapped a pic to show them later.  I also spotted the trophy  that is awarded to the top volunteer and fan of the football season- Marion and I won it in 2012 and it was a special way to go out as Zach graduated.

I am able to share Diana's team video here.  It was made by Lindsay and it is incredible- I can't watch it without crying- not sure how long it will last here because Youtube is so strict, etc but enjoy it while it's here :)  Just click on the link

2017 Windham Wolverines D10 Cheer Team Video 

 After the ceremonies, I headed home to get the girls ready for bed.  Rob was playing a private party.  Once the girls were asleep, I heated up my dinner which was another Keto win- Chicken and Artichoke Piccata.  Check out the recipe HERE . Lea and I were texting back and forth and she ended up coming over for wine and catch up- perfect way to decompress after a long day!

Sunday

It was time for mass, grocery shopping and organizing but not before Daddy got the girls the perfect snowflake donuts. 

  

Later on, I hit the movies with some besties and went to see I, Tonya.  It was Tonya Harding's story and it was incredible- the acting was brilliant and the story so sad.  We all walked out having sympathy for her and understanding so much more.  I heard the movie won at least one Golden Globe last night too- well deserved.  

After the movies, I headed home to make dinner and I had another Keto win with the "Fat Head Pizza Crust".  Check out the recipe HERE 

I topped mine with some Keto marinara sauce, sauteed onions, Monterrey jack and ricotta- it was delish!

Productive and fun winter weekend...what were you up to?