Popcorn and PJs

Recently we had a popcorn and pjs night at church. We had attended a Women's Ministry meeting where the idea was talked about so my friend, Stephanie, and I both started planning it and things just fell into place.  We decided to start with a pink and black theme and we went from there.  Since we held the event in January when many have just started working on their New Year's Resolution, we decided also on offering healthy snacks. 
Comfort
Health
Relax
FUN!
We showed the movie, A VOW TO CHERISH.  The women began showing up, all in their PJs or comfy sweats.  We had been making popcorn in the authentic popcorn machine (a mini machine, just like at the movie theater) before the ladies arrived.  All stood around, snacking and chatting in their jammies and then the movie began.  What a wonderful evening.  Ladies wrapped up in their blankets, feet propped on the chairs in front of them that Stephanie and I strategically arranged for their comfort, munching on their popcorn.  Tissue boxes were placed all around the room.  Then the movie was over.  And the ladies lingered.  Sitting in groups of two to five or so, relaxed and just wanting to stay and chat.  I do believe the night was a success.  We've been asked by many when the next movie night will be. 

....TO BE CONTINUED

Stephanie making sure everything is in it's place

Our fruit kabobs placed in vases

Veggie sticks in clear cups with ranch dressing in the bottom

and the movie begins....

HAPPY 2012!

I did it!  WE did it!  We made it into 2012 and I can't begin to tell you how happy that makes me.  Something we've been looking forward to for quite a few years. 

On Friday, we walked into Bellco Credit Union and wrote a check for our very last truck payment.  (first time in 16 years that we haven't had at least one vehicle payment)
The last week of 2011 I broke my yearly fitness minutes goal.
This year, we made it through without using a single credit card...cash only!
This year ended, with me weighing less than I did at the end of last year.   (and they say keeping it off is hard...HA)

Some hopes for 2012:

To grow my relationship with my Creator and Savior and to find ways to share His love with others.
To work on my marriage and make it even more amazing than it already is.
To spend lots of quality time with my three kids and not take for granted the limited time I have left to spend with my son while he still lives at home.
To weigh at least 10 pounds less by my son's graduation and 15 pounds less by the end of June for our family vacation to Florida.
To be debt free by the end of 2012 (except for our mortgage and monthly utility bills)
To start saving....really saving.
To eat more fruits and veggies.
To exceed my fitness minutes goal for this year.

There are so many more, but those are some of my big ones....that I WILL accomplish. 

Happy New Year everyone!
I hope God blesses all my friends and family in a special way in 2012