14 Things in 2014

I don't normally make any sort of resolutions at the beginning of the year. 

Either I forget about them, or I quickly burn out of trying. 

Instead I decided to make a bucket list for the new year. 

14 Things in 2014

1. Pay off at least one of our larger student loans.  11/22/14

Officially paid off my large grad school loan!
 

2. Buy a house. 
We've decided to focus on saving a lot this year and wait until next Summer. 

3. Get Kyle graduated! May 2014

4. Make a Wedding Album.  3/16/2014

It's been 2 years. I need to get on this!
Thanks to my Mother-In-Law and Shutterfly for an awesome FREE book!

5. Take more pictures!

I'm still horrible at this!
Now that I have my fancy camera I was told I have no excuse.
Plus in a few months I'll have a favorite photo subject.

6. Get a nice camera. Christmas gift!
Thanks to my brother Eric!

7. Help Kyle find a job in his field.  7/28/2014
Kyle's first day working in the graphic department of Cosmetic Solutions.

8. Use some pinterest ideas to decorate that house. 

9. Go to the beach at sunset. 

10. Go somewhere cold in the winter. 

11. Finally get through A Song of Ice and Fire Series!

Totally ditched this Series and tried Outlander instead.
Why do I pick such long series?

12. Experiment with at least one recipe a month.
January- Baked Taquitos
February- Shepherd's Pie
March- Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
April- Freezer Burritos
May- Chicken Salad
June- Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
July- Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
August- Cauliflower Mac&Cheese
September- Breaded Baked Chicken
October- Sorry October...
November- Gender Reveal Cupcakes!
December- Crockpot Chicken Noodle Casserole

13. Write at least once a month on the blog. 
Obviously I've already failed on this account. 

14. Keep up with meal planning in advance. 
3/18 Update: So far I've been planning 2 weeks at a time and doing all my shopping as well.
4/28 Update: Still going strong!
5/31 Update: Loving meal planning. 
7/28 Update: I've only been planning weekly over the summer since things constantly come up.
12/30 I did really well with meal planning, then I got pregnant.
October, November, and December have been spotty at best. Mainly because I was tired and not wanting to cook. Plus, pregnant women should not go grocery shopping. Cravings hurt your grocery budget! I really do love it and plan to get back on track now that I'm feeling more normal.

This Year I'll...

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Linking up with Erin at Living In Yellow

  Since my birthday was in April I better get a move on! 1. Graduate college- Masters of Education from UF May 4, 2012

2. Get a big girl job - Kindergarten Teacher September 20, 2012
Read About It Here!
Official First Day- September 27, 2012

3. Move into our own condo- Hello South Florida! July 30, 2012 Read about it here!
4. Decorate our home
5. Pay off at least one of our student loans
6. Start walking/jogging- Officially Started September 10, 2012 The Beginning
7. Go to HP world Season passes purchased! First visit January 1, 2013
8. Watch the sunrise on the beach
9. Take more pictures
10. Get a new camera for said pictures
11. Go on a mini vacation just Kyle and I Anniversary Trip. January 1-2, 2013
12. Throw a dinner party
13. Spend some girl time while my two best friends and I actually live in the same area
    14. Re-Read The Great Gatsby before the movie comes out
15. Grow my hair back out

16. Wear heels more than just fancy occasions
Lets be real, this isn't happening. I hate heels!

17. Buy a pair of tall boots! Hello new favorite shoes! December 2012

  18. Throw a birthday party- Kyle's 25th September 15, 2012 Read about it here
19. Keep up with my blog
20. Decorate for a holiday
21. Go to a new restaurant
22. Make a pinterest dessert -Homemade Reese Cups Tutorial Here
23. Make a wedding album