I'm it!

I was tagged by Heather to do a 4x4 list. Here goes!

4 Places I go:

Edmond branch Metro library

Mayfair Church of Christ

Chick-fil-A

Target

4 favorite smells:

Chris' cologne

Elle except when changing diapers

bread baking

my grandma's brisket

4 favorite shows or movies:

West Wing

7 brides for 7 brothers

You've Got Mail

Father of the Bride

4 recommendations:

travel-it's good to get out of your bubble once in a while

snail mail- I have a wonderful friend who I keep up with via snail mail. I love to get her letters and I enjoy sending them. We've been able to keep our friendship and enrich it even though we're so far away. It's more personal than an email.

dog training classes- if you have a dog or plan to get one these are a great resource if you have the time and money. even if you're not having any "problems" it's fun to spend time engaging your pet in challenges and meeting other dog-people.

Unpluggits- a place in Edmond for kids to play with nothing that plugs in and inspires their creativity. 18 months-10? years are $7 and adults are free. You can take food in or they have snacks to buy. Kids can play with paint, chalk, play-dough, puppets, crafts, etc. They can paint ceramics, but these cost extra. They also have a huge jungle gym in another room with a pirate ship, dress up clothes, sand table, a smaller tree/jungle gym for little ones, and air hockey. I recommend going when you can stay for a while and picnic lunch.

4 people I tag:
Chris, Casey, Nicole, and Justin

Good luck in 2011!

My first New Year's resolution is to update this blog more often. I think designating a particular time each week to this would help. I think the best times are Monday, Wednesday, or Friday afternoons when Elle takes a nap. It's harder to study at home with other distractions such as cleaning, but doing my blog posts are a lot more appealing than the dishes.

My second New Year's resolution is to accomplish the things I've started. I have a number of little projects that I've started and never really finished. The thing I think that should be at the top of the list is definitely finishing the Ed.D. Other things include a Christmas stocking for Chris that I've been cross-stitching for about the whole time we've been married. I'd also like to do one for Elle as well. There's a long list of books that I've been wanting to read, but articles and books for class have always been in the way. Lately, I've been rereading the Harry Potter books and have just finished the 5th book so it's looking good that I'll accomplish finishing this set.

My third and probably should be the most important resolution is to be more involved in the service that's going on at church. I've already signed up to help teach the Pre-K/Kindergarten class, but feel there's so much more I should be doing.

Please feel free to hold me accountable for these things. I really do think people asking about them will keep me on target. Good luck with any resolutions you have chosen for 2011!