So, in the spirit of my birthday and the new year I have tried to take a step back and look at my life. At the beginning of every year, Ali Edwards picks one word, one little word to sum up her life for the coming year. I have been trying to come up with a word for a couple of weeks now and one word just kept popping up in my mind.
[strahyv]
–verb (used without object), strove or strived, striv·en [striv-uh
n] or strived, striv·ing.
n] or strived, striv·ing. 1. to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood.
2. to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success.
3. to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete.
4. to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance: to strive against fate.
5. to rival; vie.
There are so many things that I want to do in my life, so many things to do with Kalie, with my family.
take mommy & me swimming lessons with Kalie * run a 5k * learn to knit
plan a memorable 1st birthday party for Kalie * eat more veggies * read at least 3 books from this list
breastfeed Kalie for 1 year * take a trip to the beach with our little fam * improve my photography skills
explore religion * be a better wife * be a better mom * write a will * document our lives
have more patience for everything/one * have fun and enjoy life
I am so unbelievable grateful for every second of this last year. All 31,556,926 of them. For some reason I feel as if I have just begun to live. This past year has been an amazing one with the arrival of our beautiful daughter. A year ago I couldn't even imagine being a mom and today I couldn't imagine not being a mom. She is the most amazing and beautiful little girl and the light of my life. This year was one for the record books. It has been the most amazing, wonderful year and I am so excited to see what is to come this coming year, my 30th year.
Taken by Auntie Kimmie.
Taken by Aunt Courtney.
This year was a very good year. My heart has grown with love and admiration and I know it will only grow even more as I strive to be the best me I can be.
