2022 Goals Report

 It took us a little longer than usual to evaluate our goals from last year. Usually we do it in January, but nothing has been "usual" about our holidays OR traditions this past year. Time seemed to escape before we finally got around to goal-setting for the new year, so instead of happening in January, we discussed our goals from last year and this current year on March 4th--the only date of the year that's an action statement: "March FORTH"--which is an ideal statement for the occasion! 

Family 2022 Goals: (I think this was our worst family goal report ever!)

SPIRITUAL: Have 'Come Follow Me' lessons twice a month -- NO

SOCIAL: Watch TV shows together weekly -- NO

PHYSICAL: Go camping together twice -- NO. Josh and I went 4 times, but sadly it never worked out with the kids' schedules for them to join us. 

Family 2023 Goals:

PHYSICAL: Take a vacation together to Bear Lake beach

SOCIAL: Host 3 friend get-togethers

PERSONAL: Have a weekly TV night together

Kala's 2022 Goals: (sadly only 50%, which isn't like me either)

SPIRITUAL: Go back to the temple for the first time since 2019 -- YES, I went 4 times while getting the twins ready for their missions: once to the Meridian Temple in July with Josh, once to the Idaho Falls temple with Jonah, Micah, and Josh for the twins' first time, once to the Logan temple with my parents, the twins, and Josh, and once more with Micah when his friends Erik and Boaz went through for their first time.

PHYSICAL: Go to 30 hot springs in Idaho -- YES! I went to 31 this year! 

INTELLECTUAL: Renew teaching license -- No

PERSONAL: Build a pantry and covered front porch -- No. I had saved money for the project, and had spoken to 2 contractors, but then I spent the money on our rafting trip down the Middle Fork, medical bills, and other travel costs instead. 

Kala's 2023 Goals:

SPIRITUAL: go to the temple 4 times

PHYSICAL: donate blood 4 times

INTELLECTUAL: renew teaching license

PERSONAL: Go to 30 hot springs

FINANCIAL: Pay off credit card

Josh's 2022 Goals: (He did pretty well--which isn't his norm either!)
SPIRITUAL: Go to church in Wyoming (That was the initial goal, but then Josh didn't move so the goal changed) 
                    Go to the temple -- YES, he went 3 times to Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Logan

PHYSICAL: Weigh 210 pounds -- NO

INTELLECTUAL: Get Wyoming pesticide license (He didn't move out of state so the goal changed)
                    Get Certified Pool Operator's License -- YES

PERSONAL: Pay off toy hauler trailer and Ammon's car -- YES (and No). He paid off the toy hauler trailer, but not Ammon's car

Josh's 2023 Goals:

PHYSICAL: Weigh 225 pounds

INTELLECTUAL: Read 25 books

PERSONAL: Buy new motorcycle

Kanyon's 2022 Goals: (He did better than both Josh and I, which is a first!)

SPIRITUAL: Be prepared for teaching church lessons -- YES

PHYSICAL: Beat Jaxson at throwing events in track -- YES

INTELLECTUAL: Pass English class -- YES

SOCIAL: Invite friends over more -- NO

PERSONAL: Get driver's license -- YES

Kanyon's 2023 Goals:

PHYSICAL: Bench lift 200 pounds

SPIRITUAL: Go to the temple

PERSONAL: Limit gaming/Youtube to 4 hours on weekdays on 6 hours on weekends

Micah's 2022 Goals: (He accomplished them all!)

SPIRITUAL: Baptize someone -- YES. He almost baptized his friend during their senior year of high school, but a few days before his friend was going to get baptized, there was a change of plans and the baptism sadly didn't happen. However, Micah baptized a new member on his mission in November, which was an exciting way to accomplish this goal. 

PHYSICAL: Go skiing -- YES

INTELLECTUAL: Explore different college degree options -- YES

SOCIAL: Talk to new kids at school -- YES

Jonah's 2022 Goals: (Another one who earned 100%!)

SPIRITUAL: Sing in church -- YES

PHYSICAL: Break 95 score on 18 holes in golf -- YES, he got a score of 89 once!

INTELLECTUAL: Finish reading the Book of Mormon -- YES

SOCIAL: Go on boys trip to the coast -- YES

PERSONAL: Go on a mission -- YES

2021 Goals Report

 At the beginning of January, we reviewed our goals from last year, and decided if we'd completed each goal or not. Our goal completion ratings seem to be dropping! We then thought about new goals for ourselves for the upcoming year, and announced them. I hope our completion ratings improve!

Kala's 2021 Goals:

Completed 2/5

SPIRITUAL: Read the Doctrine & Covenants - NO

PHYSICAL: Get weight down to 190 pounds - NO

INTELLECTUAL: Take 1 credit class to renew teaching license -YES, I took a course on a book about assessments with other Leadore teachers in the fall. 

SOCIAL: Deliver goodies to someone each month - NO

PERSONAL: Donate blood 4 times - YES, I actually only went 3 times, but the 4th time was scheduled and I had to cancel last-minute due to a family special event. I actively tried to re-schedule again before the end of the year, but nothing was available near Salmon, so I'm still counting it as a yes.

Kala's 2022 Goals:

SPIRITUAL: Go back to the temple for the first time since 2019

PHYSICAL: go to 30 hot springs in Idaho

INTELLECTUAL: Renew teaching license

PERSONAL: Build a pantry and covered front porch

Josh's 2021 Goals:

Completed 2/5

PHYSICAL: Weight to 210 or less - NO

SPIRITUAL: Read the Doctrine & Covenants - NO

INTELLECTUAL: Study for (and pass!) Pesticide Applicator test - NO

SOCIAL: Hike Freeman Peak with someone - YES, hiked it with Jonah and Micah.

PERSONAL: Buy Mini Cooper - YES, purchased in January in Utah. 

Josh's 2022 Goals:

PHYSICAL: Weigh 210 lbs.

SPIRITUAL: Go to church in Wyoming

INTELLECTUAL: Get Wyoming pesticide license

PERSONAL: Payoff toy hauler trailer and Ammon's car

Jonah's 2021 Goals:

Completed 3.5/5

SPIRITUAL: Share Book of Mormon with someone - YES

SOCIAL: Go golfing with someone new - YES
PHYSICAL: Bench Press 170 lbs. - ALMOST! Benched 165 pounds

INTELLECTUAL: Read 10 books - YES

PERSONAL: Don't get a hair cut - NO, got several trims but no major cut

Jonah's 2022 Goals:

SPIRITUAL: Sing in church

SOCIAL: Go on boys trip to the coast

PHYSICAL: Break 95 score on 18 holes in golf

INTELLECTUAL: Finish reading the Book of Mormon

PERSONAL: Go on a mission

Micah's 2021 Goals:

Completed 2/5

INTELLECTUAL: Finish the year with an A in AP English - NO

SOCIAL: Invite friends to go dirt-biking - YES

PHYSICAL: Get better placing than 9th at State XC - NO

SPIRITUAL: Read a general conference talk each Sunday - NO

PERSONAL: Earn $500 for NYC Music Trip - YES

Micah's 2022 Goals:

INTELLECTUAL: Explore different college degree options

SOCIAL: Talk to new kids at school

PHYSICAL: Go skiing

SPIRITUAL: Baptize someone

Kanyon's 2021 Goals:

Completed 1/5

PHYSICAL: Squat more than 200 lbs. - YES

SPIRITUAL: Have a phone fast once a month - NO

INTELLECTUAL: Take Hunter's Ed class - NO

SOCIAL: Hang out with friends monthly - NO

PERSONAL: Learn to drive stick shift - NO

Kanyon's 2022 Goals:

PHYSICAL: Beat Jaxson at throwing events in track

SPIRITUAL:

INTELLECTUAL: Pass English class

PERSONAL: Get driver's license

Family 2021 Goals:

Completed 3/5

SPIRITUAL: Teach Come Follow Me lessons twice a month - NO

SOCIAL: Host get-togethers every season - YES

PHYSICAL: Go golfing 3 times together - YES

INTELLECTUAL: Make new food, family members rotate cooking on Fast Sundays - NO

PERSONAL: Go on vacation to Colorado - YES

Family 2022 Goals:

SPIRITUAL: Have Come Follow Me lessons twice a month

SOCIAL: Watch TV shows together weekly

PHYSICAL Go camping together two times

2020 Goals Report

The LDS church came out with a new program to replace the existing youth programs, effective January 1, 2020. The new activities program is called "Children and Youth". The purpose behind it is for youth to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ, and to help them progress in different areas of their life in order to meet today's challenges. It is based upon this scripture: "Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man" (Luke 2:52). The objective is for youth to create a goal in each of these four areas: Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, and Social, and to constantly be striving to attain their goals. When one is accomplished, a new one can be set. We already made goals as a family each year, so this new program aligns perfectly with our family's tradition. 

At the beginning of January, we examined our goals from last year, and made new goals for the new year in each of the four categories.  

Kala's 2020 Goals:

Spiritual: Go to 3 new temples - No (the temples closed down in March)
Physical: Get weight under 200 pounds - Yes
Intellectual: Take photography class - Yes
Social: Host a game night in summer and winter - Yes

Kala's 2021 Goals:

Spiritual: Read the Doctrine and Covenants
Physical: Get weight down to 190 pounds
Intellectual: Take 1 credit class to renew teaching license
Social: Deliver goodies to someone each month

Personal: Donate blood 4 times

Josh's 2020 Goals:
Physical: Get weight under 200 pounds - No
Spiritual: Read the Book of Mormon - No
Intellectual: Learn more Spanish - No
Social: Go on a camping or hiking adventure with someone new - Yes

Josh's 2021 Goals:

Physical: Weight 210 or less
Spiritual: Read the Doctrine and Covenants
Intellectual: Study for (and pass!) Pesticide Applicator test
Social: Hike Freeman Peak with someone

Personal: Buy Mini Cooper

Jonah's 2020 Goals:
Spiritual: Read the Come Follow Me lesson every week - No
Social: Go golfing with someone new - Yes
Physical: Go skiing on a new run - Yes

            CHANGED TO: Do push-ups every day - No
Intellectual: Get straight A's - Yes

Jonah's 2021 Goals:

Spiritual: Share Book of Mormon with someone
Social: Go golfing with someone new 
Physical: Bench Press 170 lbs. 

Intellectual: Read 10 books

Personal: Hair won't get cut

Micah's 2020 Goals: 
Intellectual: Read 10 books - Yes
Social: Have 3 get-togethers with friends - Yes
Physical: Qualify for state track - No (spring track got cancelled in March)

            CHANGED TO: Do core exercises 5 days a week - No
Spiritual: Invite 2 different people to church - Partly (invited one)

Micah's 2021 Goals: 

Intellectual: Finish the year with an A in AP English
Social: Invite friends to go dirt-biking
Physical: Get better placing than 9th at State XC

Spiritual: Read a general conference talk each Sunday

Personal: Earn $500 for NYC Music Trip

Kanyon's 2020 Goals:
Physical: Throw shotput at least 23 feet - No (jr. high track got cancelled in March)

            CHANGED TO: Run mile in under 7 minutes - No
Spiritual: Be prepared when giving a talk in Priesthood - Yes
Intellectual: Read 2 books in a new book series - Yes
Social: Hang out with Salmon friends more- No

Kanyon's 2021 Goals:
Physical: Squat more than 200 lbs. 

Spiritual: Have a phone fast once a month
Intellectual: Take Hunter's Ed class
Social: Hang out with friends monthly

Personal: Learn to drive stick shift

Family 2020 Goals: 
Spiritual: Go to the temple twice together - No (temples got closed down in March)
Social: Have a monthly fast from social media - Partly (did it for 3 months)
Physical: Run a 5k together - No (A lot of races got cancelled due to COVID)

            CHANGED TO: Hike 5k together - Yes
Intellectual: Teach Come Follow Me lessons at FHE weekly - Partly (did it until June)

Family 2021 Goals: 
Spiritual: Teach Come Follow Me lessons twice a month
Social: Host get-togethers every season
Physical: Go golfing 3 times together

Intellectual: Make new food, family members rotate cooking on Fast Sundays

Personal: Go on vacation to Colorado

The Final 2-year Wish List

When we moved into this house in 2010, we couldn't afford all the big furniture purchases or larger expenses that we wanted at the time, so we created a 2-year wish list. I posted the list on the fridge as a reminder of our hopes and dreams, and crossed off the items as they were purchased/completed. Since 2010, every other year in the fall, I revisit that list and update it with new items. Here's our previous lists, just for reference:

It's now been 10 years since we've moved into this house, and our financial situation is much better than it was back then. Josh and I now discuss annually what our plans are for each year; we decide what we want to purchase and where we want to go and the projects we want to complete within the year. We create goals that are affordable and attainable for the year, so we don't feel like we need a 2-year wish list anymore to keep us on track. Therefore, the 2-year list we created in 2018 is our last one. 

We were able to accomplish the majority of the list, but once again, we didn't complete them all. However, I still feel like we were successful in our efforts!

2-Year Wish List as of Fall 2018

1. Install gutter on garage

2. in garage (we have plans to complete this item this summer)

3. Buy a new truck (purchased March 2019)

4. Couple's Vacation to Mexico (completed AS A FAMILY Nov. 2019)

5. Go Hot Air Ballooning (completed Sept. 2019)

6. Pay off Josh's credit cards (completed July 2020)

7. Pay off Kala's credit card (completed February 2020)

8. Get a new wood stove

9. Get a new upright freezer

10. Get an enclosed trailer for the streetbike (purchased June 2020)

Completed FORTY for 40 List

I struggled with the thought of turning 40 last August. When I was younger, I often thought to myself "by the time I'm 40, I hope to have accomplished____". Sadly, on the cusp of actually turning 40, I felt like I wasn't anywhere near where I wanted to be. 

Two months before my 40th birthday, I decided I needed to change that. I made a list of 40 things that I wanted to accomplish...and instead of getting them all done before my 40th, I would work on completing them all when I WAS 40!

A lot of thought went into creating the list, and it was edited multiple times before my birthday reveal. I wanted items on the list to represent different aspects of my life, so I ended up creating 5 categories and listed goals in each category that I felt would help me feel successful and happy as I completed them. I needed the list to include tasks that were simple, and also ones that were fulfilling. I made sure to include items that would require planning and money, and also things that would require effort but were free. The list included components that would bring me enjoyment, make me grow, help me relax, and also challenge me to work hard. 

I published the list on my Instagram account on my 40th birthday in August of 2019, and posted about it on my blog, too. Once a month, I posted a monthly update on my Instagram page with my progress, which also helped me to check in with myself and stay on track with my goals. I knew I would need to accomplish about 4 items per month in order to complete the list on time before my 41st birthday. 

There were items that I had to budget monetarily for, and I basically had an idea when I published the list that I would have to stay on top of my monthly budget in order to accomplish them. When COVID hit in the spring, there was a complete month when not a single thing got crossed off, but it was because the events of the world were out of my hands and I was unable to do anything. However, I got back on track, and I can happily say I accomplished EVERY SINGLE ITEM!!! Thankfully, I completed many items before COVID hit that would have been impossible for me to cross off during the pandemic. It's a tender mercy that I was able to accomplish them before the world changed. 

I loved accomplishing this list over the course of the year! From the simple tasks, to the more challenging ones that required time and effort or money and planning, I grew as an individual. I became more confident in myself, I felt like I was more in control of my life and my future, and I felt happier that I was doing things that brought me true joy. 

It was an incredible year!

I am a goal-oriented, task-driven, list-making lady, and this list was the essence of me for an entire year. I am a MUCH better person now at 41 than I was leading up to my 40th birthday! It was a life-changing year for me completing this list, and actively working on it provided me with purpose, direction, and fulfillment--which I so desperately needed once COVID hit and turned our world upside down as we knew it! 

I'm happy to present to you with...

My COMPLETED List of 40 Things to Do When I'm 40:

TRAVEL

1. Ride in a hot air balloon - DONE 9/30/19

This was the #1 item on my bucket list for so long! I've wanted to go hot air ballooning since I was 7 years old! Josh went with me on this magical adventure of balloning near Arches National Park in Utah. The entire ride was incredible! It almost didn't happen due to the weather, but the owner made it work since the man whose company made the balloon in the Czech Republic was on our flight with his family, too! It was so cool listening to him (and his accent) and learning about the process of making hot air balloons! The scenery was divine from the aerial perspective, and Josh and I both loved the entire experience--even though he's afraid of heights!

2. Go on vacation to Mexico - DONE 11/27/19

Josh and I took the 3 younger boys to Puerto Penasco over Thanksgiving and we all loved the beach there! We hadn't been there before, but it was so beautiful from our rented condo right on the coast. We loved the sunrises, sunsets, beach, and overall atmosphere. The downside: it was an 18 hour drive there one-way! 

3. Hike Zion's National Park with the family - DONE 8/9/20

We had planned to go to Zion in March, but due to COVID, that got postponed to August. The hikes we wanted to do were all still closed and the shuttle bus had no availabilities, but thankfully we were able to take one hike in the park! We hiked the Canyon Overlook Trail along the Mt. Carmel Road. I thought it was an awesome hike! We can't wait to go back and see more!

4. Visit a new National Park - DONE 7/16/20

Josh and I drove through Teton National Park on our motorcycle, which was incredible! I want to see more National Parks this way now! While in the park, we also hiked around Jenny Lake and saw the stunning Hidden Falls. 

5. Take a scenic flight to the Flying B Ranch in the wilderness - DONE 6/10/20

I've been wanting to do this FOR YEARS! We went with our friends Dallin & Jen, and flew with Gem Air. The views were truly incredible and breathtakingly spectacular, and the breakfast was delicious! It's been my favorite flight EVER! It was SO worth it!

6. Go snowmobiling - DONE 1/30/20

I've never ridden on a snowmobile before. My friend Tanis let me drive hers on their family farm. It was awesome and exciting and so exhilarating! It was freezing the afternoon I went, but the excitement I felt inside totally overruled my frozen cheeks as I revved the gas and drove through the bitter fog!

7. Go parasailing - DONE 11/30/19

I've wanted to go parasailing since the last time I was in Mexico in 2015 and saw parasailers from my view on the beach. It almost didn't happen due to the crappy weather, but I lucked out and the weather cleared up the morning we left Mexico, and they were able to reschedule my appointment--it was the last thing we did before coming back to the U.S.! 

8. Float a different section of the Salmon River - DONE 7/6/20

Josh and I went with the Judy family from town to The Ranch. We loved it! It's an easy, beautiful stretch. 

9. Go to a new temple - DONE 8/14/19

I went to the Cedar City temple, which I hadn't seen since it's construction was completed. I had a beautiful experience, and even saw a Cedar City celebrity inside!

PERFORMING ARTS

10. Watch a play at the Shakespeare Festival - DONE 8/14/19

I saw the play "Twelfth Night" with my high school friend Sara. It was my first time at the festival, and I can't wait to go again!

11. Watch a Broadway play - DONE 3/10/20

I got to see "Dear Evan Hansen" on tour from Broadway with my high school friend Heather. It was a stellar show at the Eccles Theater in SLC. The cast was outstanding and we even stayed for a meet-and-greet afterwards with some of the cast members. The show was emotionally heavy at times, but was also very beautiful, was well written, and had touching music. Just 2 days after we were there, the rest of the tour showings were canceled due to COVID--I felt SO lucky and blessed to have seen it when we did!

12. Watch a movie at the theater on its opening day - DONE 12/19/19

I saw the newest Star Wars in a packed theater with Kanyon as my date. I laughed, I cried, and I joined the audience in clapping at the end! I love movie premieres for that reason! It's so new and exciting and fresh and audiences clap in response!

13. Have a TV or movie marathon for 12 hours - DONE 12/26/19

The day after Christmas, we watched Star Wars Episodes IV-VIII all in one day at home while laying on our new couches, and finished by watching Episode IX together as a family at the theater in Salmon (my 2nd time watching it!). 

14. See the Piano Guys perform in concert - DONE 12/20/19

Josh and I went to their Christmas concert in SLC. It was wonderful! I loved all the guest performers, and I was captivated by the performance skills that the duo showed on stage. 

15. Learn to play the harmonica - DONE 6/6/20

I learned how to play from the internet! I taught myself 2 songs: one of which was "Mary Had a Little Lamb", which I memorized and even videoed! It's a fun instrument!

16. Learn a new song on the ukulele - DONE 12/5/19

I learned and played "Jingle Bells" while my class sang at the Mud Lake Museum's Christmas Tree Lane event. 

17. Memorize a song to sing - DONE 1/26/20

I was asked to sing the song "Jealous of the Angels" at a funeral for a lovely lady I knew from Salmon. I'd never heard the song before, and didn't have access to a piano at my rental in Terreton, so I played the song on YouTube nonstop for a few hours until I could get the tune and the rhythm of the lyrics and memorized it within 3 days as a result!

LEARN & TRY NEW THINGS

18. Learn to play a new game - DONE 10/13/19

We played the game ITZI (from the makers of TENZI, which I've always wanted to play, but still haven't yet!). We were given the game from DFY (Drug-Free Youth) for participating in their Family Dinner night. We posted a picture online of our family having dinner together, and won the game as a prize! 

19. Cook or bake a new recipe - DONE 12/30/19

I made mini meatloaf. I don't ever make meatloaf, but thought it looked interesting in this form. 

20. Try a new drink - DONE 3/9/20

I tried the new Dr. Pepper/Cream Soda blend. I'm a fan of both drinks, and I really liked it! I was inspired to put this on my list because if I never tried new drinks, I would never have found another favorite of mine: Ginger Lime Diet Coke (which sadly, I can't find anymore now). 

21. Learn more Spanish - DONE 6/10/20

I worked on this one for many months. I passed off the Intro section and Level 1 on the DuoLingo App which included 700 mini lessons and I learned 1,000 new words! (I struggle with retaining them all, though!) I also practiced my language skills with friends from work and parents of my students, too. 

22. Take a photography class - DONE 8/11/20

I took an online photography class through Udemy for my specific type of camera, and learned how to adjust it for exposure, shutter speed, and aperture and I'm still practicing these new skills. 

23. Go to a new sit-down restaurant and eat something different - DONE 8/21/19

I went to the restaurant Smokin' Fins in Idaho Falls with my dominoes friends. I ordered a shrimp ramen, which I NEVER would've gotten since I dislike ramen. It was decent, but I wouldn't order it again!

24. Read a book outside my normal genre and DON'T skip to the end first! - DONE 11/28/19

I read "Goodbye, Sweet Girl" while we were traveling to, and in, Mexico. The author was from Salmon, and it was her memoir of her abusive marriage. It was well written, but not something I would've normally chosen for myself to read. After Josh read it, I decided to as well!

WITH JOSH

25. Go on a day trip with Josh on the motorcycle - DONE 6/25/20

This has been on my bucket list for several years now! We drove over 700 miles in 2 days and went to 2 new hot springs on a big loop through Idaho and Montana. It was beautiful, wonderful, memorable, and our butts were SO sore!

26. Go Jeep/tent camping with Josh to a new place - DONE 5/8/20

We camped a few miles from Deer Gulch access, right along the river as a Mother's Day retreat. We had the place to ourselves, which is just how we like it! Josh cooked me a steak dinner, we took an evening walk along the river, soaked in a nearby hot springs, slept comfortably (with the exception of nearby geese squawking all night long), and made a campfire. We liked it so much, we went back to camp there for Father's Day, too!

27. Soak in a new hot springs with Josh - DONE 11/8/19

For Josh's birthday, I took him to Elkhorn Hot Springs in Montana, which was the first time we'd both ever been there. The pool and sauna were so relaxing, our cabin was quiet, and the food at the lodge was excellent!

28. Have intimate relations in a new location - DONE 1/1/20

Well...wouldn't YOU like to know? ;)

29. Go dancing with Josh - DONE 1/11/20

We went with our friends Amanda and Ryan during her birthday weekend celebration in Ogden. We went to a cowboy bar with a big dance floor. Josh is a great dancer, and dancing with him is one of my favorite pastimes!

30. Beat Josh at Scrabble - DONE 11/12/19

When Josh and I were newlyweds, we played Scrabble together quite often, and sadly I only beat him about once every 10 times (I used to keep a record of our games!). When I watched 'Handmaid's Tale' last summer, I was inspired to start playing him again! We played head-to-head 5 times over a month, in addition to teaching and playing with the boys, and I finally beat him by just 3 points!

31. Get a couple's massage - DONE 11/29/19

Josh and I got a couple's massage on the beach in Mexico by sister masseuses! It was a nostalgic, heavenly experience, especially with the sound of the waves behind us!  It wasn't even planned or scheduled, but I loved how it all worked out!

A BETTER ME!

32. Finish reading the Book of Mormon - DONE 11/29/19

It took me 13 months, but I finally finished it while laying on the beach in Mexico! I got a new Book of Mormon in October 2018, and highlighted each reference to the Savior as I read (per President Nelson's challenge). 

33. Pay off my credit card - DONE 2/25/20

My credit card had a balance for over 5 years, and it felt so good to finally have a zero balance! 

34. Get my weight under 200 pounds - DONE 8/7/20

I was completely devoted all summer to intermittent fasting and exercising, and it paid off! I lost 15 pounds in 2 months, and for the first time in over 10 years, I dropped under 200 pounds! I was ecstatic to have finally reached my longtime goal!

35. Write every day for a year in a Joy Journal - DONE 8/13/20

I kept a daily journal in cute, decorative notebooks all year about things that brought me joy during my day. It was a positive mental exercise to help me find the good in my life, even amidst the hard times. I've already enjoyed looking back and recounting my experiences and heartfelt sentiments!

36. Create a wall in my home of family pictures on canvas - DONE 9/7/19

I ordered canvas family photos, imprinted the years on them, and placed them in a circular design around our wedding photo above the piano. I've thought about doing something big on this wall for years now, and I love how it turned out! The emptiness on the left is for future photos!

37. Print off all my blog books to the current year - DONE 6/3/20

I have gotten behind the last few years ordering the books. In just 6 months this year, I ordered 4 years' worth of books! The 9 books totaled almost $700! I loved looking through them when they arrived in the mail and reliving our family's memories!

38. Tattoo eyeliner - DONE 7/1/20

It was a strange and painful experience for my eyes, but I have loved the new, subtle look and have been wearing mascara more since then, too! In fact, I put this one on the list to inspire me to take the time to wear a little makeup!

39. Get a new tattoo with a small design - DONE 11/15/19

I got a music note on my right wrist because music is in my blood and 2 eighth notes are the rhythm of my name. Music is part of me, and teaching elementary music in Salmon was the beginning of my career in teaching. Although that job was taken from me, the passion for music was always there and still remains. 

40. Sleep under the stars one night - DONE 7/8/20

Josh and I slept in the back of the pickup truck at Horse Creek Hot Springs. It was my favorite experience of the summer! I never expected this one to be so fun, especially because I put this item on the list to help me tackle my fear of the night sky and I'm SO grateful for Josh and his ideas and support to help me cross it off and make it so fun and memorable for me!