2014 To Do List

I liked the idea of a to do list last year better than resolutions so I decided to do the same this year.  I have a feeling I might add a few more things to this list as the year progresses but for now this is where I stand.

  1. Take a trip that doesn't include visiting my parents or any other family.
  2. Pay off a couple of credit cards and keep them paid off. 
  3. Go on at least 1 date a month with Chris.
  4. Take the boys to Disney World.
  5. Read 24 books that are being turned into movies.
  6. Spend an entire weekend kid free.
  7. See Alabama play in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
  8. Participate in NaBloPoMo.
  9. Complete the 52 Week Money Challenge.
  10. Read the entire Bible
  11. Celebrate Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary in January.
  12. Do at least 1 fun family activity a month.
  13. Keep money in our savings account all year.
  14. See my nephew graduate from high school in May.
  15. Lose the remaining 20 (or 25) pounds I need to get off.
  16. Find a new "For Me Only" activity.
  17. Watch all of Veronica Mars before the movie comes out.
  18. Finish Jackson's Year 2 book.
  19. Make the most of our Thinkery membership.
  20. Find a new activity for Jackson in the fall.
  21. Take some day trips around Texas.
  22. Go to some wineries on the Texas Wine Trail.
  23. Use my camera more which means learn how to use it.
  24. Get Jackson and Sean both into swimming lessons.
  25. Bake now that I have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer.
  26. Actually follow some of the tips and activities I've pinned on Pinterest.
  27. Plan two birthday parties in one month (again).
  28. Revamp my wardrobe.
  29. Make cookies for Chris's shift.
  30. Organize a gathering for the shift wives.

Comments

Gina said…
You should try to get to Tuscaloosa for A-Day! We took Abby and Grayson last year and I think we're gonna try to take all 3 this year.
January 14, 2014 at 9:40 PM
Gina said…
And also, you DO NOT have a nephew graduating from high school this year. What the what?!?
January 14, 2014 at 9:42 PM
Julie said…
Haha! Yes, Jay is graduating and has already decided to go to South next year. I know, it makes me feel so old. As for A-Day, I'd love to go but doubt we can make that one. I'll be in Marion for J-Day the beginning of April and back for Jay's graduation in mid-May so not sure I can swing another trip in there.
January 15, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Laura Diniwilk said…
#23 = you and me both, lady! Also, haha!
January 16, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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