So one of my best childhood memories was going to Magic Mountain with some friends, for a friends birthday (in 8th grade). We lived about 2.5 hours north of Six Flags so it was a trip... I remember riding the Gold Rush over, and over, and over, and over...etc., the boy in the purple shirt, and the horrible, horrible haircut I had at the time (thanks to pictures - lol).
We have been spending our family vacations at Knott's Berry Farm for the past 5ish years, and it's been a lot of fun! However, I have been counting down the years until the kids would be old enough to really enjoy Magic Mountain...the time has come!
Our 2010 family vacation will be over spring break and we are allowing the kids to bring a friend (I'm just so glad they've chosen really fun, good kids!). I think I'm more excited then they are...they have never been there before. lol. Oh, did I mention that Jon and I are inviting friends too? lol... it will be soooooo fun!!!
Thank you Fletcher's for beginning this tradition for me and my kids!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Snow Fun
We had a good weekend hanging out with some friends in Payson! Sometimes it's fun just letting go and acting like a kid!
Friday, January 8, 2010
365 Days
It is a new year. Thank goodness - lol. After just watching a quite inspiring movie (Julie & Julia) I feel the desire to better myself.
I did not take nearly enough pictures in 2009. I did not cook nearly enough meals for my family. I was not nearly as kind as I should have been. I did not forgive or ask for forgiveness nearly as freely as I should have.
I learned a lot about myself in the past year. I learned that I have much more patience than I ever imagined. I learned that unconditional love really does exist...and I have experienced receiving it and giving it. I learned that being a mom is much more meaningful than being a "mother". I have learned that I am a horrible follow-througher.
I have met many wonderful people. I have established friendships that I hope will last a lifetime. I found myself again. I have been able to distinguish the difference between doing something for someone and truly having the desire of service.
I hope this new year will continue to teach me... hopefully in more subtle ways, but that the things I experience in my life...the things that happen to me and around me will help me grow into a better person.
I have a long list of goals for 2010 and while usually I write them out and tape them up for me to read daily... this year, it was been harder for me to put into writing what I hope to gain from the next 365 (approximately) days of my life.
As I am able to cross items off of my ever growing list, I hope to be able to put my thoughts and feelings into words and express my gratitude for the things I learn on a more regular basis. We shall see.
I did not take nearly enough pictures in 2009. I did not cook nearly enough meals for my family. I was not nearly as kind as I should have been. I did not forgive or ask for forgiveness nearly as freely as I should have.
I learned a lot about myself in the past year. I learned that I have much more patience than I ever imagined. I learned that unconditional love really does exist...and I have experienced receiving it and giving it. I learned that being a mom is much more meaningful than being a "mother". I have learned that I am a horrible follow-througher.
I have met many wonderful people. I have established friendships that I hope will last a lifetime. I found myself again. I have been able to distinguish the difference between doing something for someone and truly having the desire of service.
I hope this new year will continue to teach me... hopefully in more subtle ways, but that the things I experience in my life...the things that happen to me and around me will help me grow into a better person.
I have a long list of goals for 2010 and while usually I write them out and tape them up for me to read daily... this year, it was been harder for me to put into writing what I hope to gain from the next 365 (approximately) days of my life.
As I am able to cross items off of my ever growing list, I hope to be able to put my thoughts and feelings into words and express my gratitude for the things I learn on a more regular basis. We shall see.
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