Out With the Old, In With the New

Happy New Year!  Can you believe it is 2013?  It sounds so futuristic doesn't it?

To usher in the New Year, I thought that it might be fun to reflect on 2012 and decide what to keep and what to give up.  You know, take the best of 2012 and recycle it (because I'm green like that).  So here is a list of keepers and goners:

Keepers:

These guys...

 This one too!

Goners:

Harsh words, negative attitudes, critical spirits. Break those chains!  

Keepers:

Celebrations!!!

 Surprises!!!

Birthdays!!!

Photo credit:  Lisbet Photography

Goners:

Boo boos that occur during celebrations, surprises, and birthdays!

Party foul!

Keepers:

Hugs...

Snuggles...

and Kisses!

Goners:

Dog breath.  We really love you Tink, but your breath...

Keepers:

Family adventures...

Goners:  

Ugh!  The big rolling turd..

Keepers:

Saying hello to new friends...

Goners:

Happy-sad goodbyes...

Keepers:

New experiences and creativity...

Goners:

Crazy squirrels...

Goners:

Keepers:

Oh, we will monkey around! Just try and stop us...

Goners:

Two left feet...

Keepers:

Danccing!!! The family that dances together, steps on each other's toes. 

Keepers:

Pizza and well, food in general...

Friends to share pizza and life with...

Keepers:

Parenting kids from preschool...

to college and every age in between. 

Photo credit: Lisbet Photography

Goners:

Sea anemones.  They freak me out!

So there you have it.  The keepers and the goners.  I know one thing that is sure, you my friends are keepers.  

Welcome to a new year!  I hope that it treats you well and that you are richly blessed.  

Hugs, 

Melissa