Things already learned in 2013....

1)  I'm not one to make new year's resolutions....and this is why: I'VE ALREADY BLOWN IT!  I told myself that this year I would be more intentional about the blog...try to add even a little tid bit each day!  Well, as you can see it is the 11th of Jan and I'm posting for the first time!  I really am going to try to do better.  With the news of special people giving up Facebook and with no family nearby, the importance of keeping it updated is huge!  So I give you permission to hold me accountable...nag me if you need to!  I cannot believe I just typed that, but I know I need the help! 

2) I'm a moocher.  Or at least I realized I have been in the past.  As I attended Little Lion's first Basketball game EVER and Little Pumpkin's first cheer experience, I realized this fact.  I'm not the typical moocher, it's just with cameras!  We have always had a close friend or family member come to events with very good cameras, so what's the need to invest in one myself!?! 

Let me present exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

Exhibit C:

Exhibit D:

So, all my camera guru family and friends: HELP!!!

Please email, text, Facebook...whatever works for your camera picks...Now, I'm no fancy photographer, but I want a camera that's gonna last me...no more point and shoots!

3)  Enjoy the small moments!  I'm really trying to let go of the things that don't matter and embrace the things I'll never get a second chance at.  So, if you come visit this year I pray you find me leaving the floors a little messier while I'm curled up on the couch with a book and one or two kids; the ironing may not get done same day out of the laundry so that I can be a cheerleader with one and for the other; the toys may be out on the floor instead of neatly put away because YES we live here and I want my children to remember playing with mommy more than mommy always cleaning!

Praying for 2013 despite my slow beginnings!