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New Year, New Beginnings!

I can honestly say that 2012 was probably one of the most trying and yet most wonderful years thus far.

This however was the biggest blessing of the year

And to think I was ok with not ever having a kid - I can't imagine our life without him now.  He's just a pure blessing and we are so humbled that we are chosen to be his parents.  We are beyond excited to teach him and watch him grow.

We have also made some more decisions regarding 2013!  We have a lot of personal goals that we would like to see come together but I guess out biggest challenge will be the way we eat.  I have been watching some documentaries on Netflix.... BAD!  And talked with others and have decided for our health and for Rett's we want to ween ourselves off of processed foods.  This is going to be supper hard.  Mainly because I'm not a chef by any means so I have to learn to really cook.  We also got a NutriBullet (similar to the MagicBullet) for Christmas to help in this process.  So, I went to the store on the 1st and bought a ton of fruits, veggies, meats and all that healthy stuff.  And so far ~ 2 days in, mind you, we have relatively stuck to our new eating ways.  We really want to do away with cokes and sugars also and I think Kraig will do great with this, me...however, has already cheated multiple times.  But I have to get it out of my house so I'm just helping it along, RIGHT?!  But seriously, I know this won't happen overnight but I do look forward to making small changes throughout the year to help us become more organic and less processed.  Not only for our health but for Rett's.  I want him to be a good eater and not rely on a coke or a sugar boost to make it through the day.

We shall see how this goes.  Also, in the New Year, we are going to finish more projects for the house and become organized with our time and money....

Who knows if any of this will happen?!  But I am determined so we will give it our best shot.  :)

Good luck on your endeavors for the New Year.  Maybe we could all hold each other accountable....


~ash

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  1. StacieTennesseeJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I just loooooooooooovvvvvvvveeeeeeeee that baby !!! Sweet stache rett, you've changed since aunt stacie last saw you. LOL!!! I support your new years goals . Love you and miss you!!!

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  2. CheneyJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    We are trying some of the same things as well. We already eat pretty well when we try, but our biggest goal is to get to a place financially where I can stay home with Parker. We thought it would happen in February, but those plans fell through and now it feels like it will never happen :( We were away until last week, so our goals didn't start until this week and so far I am 4/5 on my exercising goal!

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