Goal Update!

Wow it's been a super long time since I last updated this blog and my goals....... life has gotten busy and crazy and I wasn't spending a lot of time working on things for myself.... I was focusing all my time on my house and my family and it wasn't a good thing for me.

So how am I doing on my goals? Not as good as I would hope!

Debts: Well, we are still making payments on our debts, but I doubt we are going to have the next one paid off before this little girl gets here. We are making more than double the minimum payment on our smallest debt which is good, but we are saving a lot of our money for hospital bills for this little girl so we don't have to go into debt to have her.

Cleaning: It was bad for a while. I had not energy and was in a huge depression state not wanting to anything. So my house kind of took a big brunt of the depression and was never really cleaned. But then the 3rd trimester hit.... I started remembering my identity and the depression went away and I started "nesting" the house isn't perfect but its cleaner and I still have yet to create a schedule, but my house is staying cleaner!

Spice up the married life.... this is one thing that pregnancy has taken a toll on. David and I get our us time each night and I love spending time with him. We rarely go on dates.... but we enjoy our evenings together. I know once baby gets here the first few months will still be rough but we still have time to work on this.

Write in my Journal..... I have majorly slacked on this one. I was doing great till we went to Colorado and then because of the craziness of that trip I dropped off the map and haven't been able to get back on board. I guess I need to get back on track with this one. I can do this!

Yup we have 5 months to get on top of this! I can do it!

Love,
Tt

New Years Goal Updates!

Wow, its been a while since I posted last. Sorry… life has been busy and crazy and fun, and hard and many other things. But we are here and making headway!

So how have I been doing on my Goals……

Debts: Well….. we got two of our debts paid off! Our two smallest Student Loans are gone and it feels nice! We got a nice tax return in which we paid off 2 debts and then finished our fence out front. We are making good headway on our 3^rd and hope to have it paid off before Baby Greenwood #3 arrives. We will have to see how that works out though as we have a Colorado trip to pay for Gas, a baby due to arrive in the later end of the year.

Cleaning: has gotten pushed under the rug. I am exhausted all the time and I can clean one room and then am exhausted for the rest of the week. I wish I had more energy and fewer headaches so I could do the things I need to.

Spice up the married life….. well pregnancy has put a damper on this one. I wont go into details. But I have no energy anyways.

Write in my Journal: I am still rocking this one…. There are still times when I miss due to headaches or sickness….. but I catch up the next day. We even finished a journal the other night. It was cool….

Have Faith in the Lord…. Still struggling but doing better. We will get there.

Love,

TT

New Year Goal Updates!

How are we doing??? 

Debts: We are still working on them. It would help if Buzz would get the raise he was told he would get and if he would get the money from his wellness assessments that we did last year. We hope that will all be worked out this month and to get our taxes filed this month and a hopefully good return so that we can really hit the debts hard. As of now we are still only paying minimum payments. But we will get there.

Cleaning: Having a hard time with getting the house clean in the first place. I got sick for a good portion of the month, and started watching new kids, but I am finally better and we are getting into a routine with these new kiddos. We hope to be on top of this goal by the end of the month.

Spice up the married life…. I will spare you the details of this one. That’s for me and my husband NOT for you. We are still working on going on dates every week without the kids, but we do spend time together after they go to bed. We did have an amazing anniversary around the middle of the month.

Write in my Journal. I wrote in my journal every day this month, and it felt so good. I used to be so good and then phased out after having kids. We hope I can keep it up!

Have faith in the Lord. Still working on this one, we aren’t perfect but I can’t change overnight. I know the Lord is there for me and I need to trust him more!

It has been a good month. We are excited to see how we do in February!

Love,

TT

2014 Goals

 My goals this year are more family oriented, in some ways….. I am trying to better our family life and our situation.

1^st- get at least 2 of our debts paid off. This will be our hardest one. We will really have to focus on our finances and be strict on our finances. But we can do it.

2^nd Clean the entire house and then make a cleaning schedule and stick to it. This might take a while as I have started watching new kiddos and they are full time. So getting the house clean in the first place is hard.

3^rd Spice up the married life.!I won’t go into this too much, but let’s just say having kids has really put a damper on this…. We are still happily married we just need to spice it up a little. More dates, more us and more …..

4^th Write in my journal everyday!  I was so good before having Aurianna, I have slacked off a lot but we are going to get back on track this year.  

5^th Have more faith in the Lord and in myself. I struggle with wanting to know the answers to everything right now, and not thinking I can do things. I am going to change this part of me that doubts so much!

I have my work cut out for me, but I can do this!

Love,

TT

Goals 2013 , How did I do?

Well last year some of my goals I did wonderfully on and others not so well.

My first goal was to Read and Finish a Book each month, This one I ROCKED at. I read a ton this last year and I loved it. What a great goal.

My second goal Create a Menu each month and stick to it. We did ok on this one. Some months were better than others but still we tried. This year we plan on doing better.

Third Organize the house….. well it is a lot better than last year! But I missed the deadlines and there are definitely still more things that need to be done, but we are getting there.

Fourth Have a date with David each week….. we kind of stunk at this one. We spent time together and put the kids to bed early so we could snuggle on the couch after they went to bed, but we still weren’t so good on this one.

Fifth, attend the temple each month, we  didn’t do this one quite as well as I would have liked. We need to do better.

Sixth, Have more patience. I am still working on this one but we are doing better.

2014 should be better!

Love,

TT

December Books!

Wow I am behind on this one. In December I read 2 books. I read the 5^th Fablehaven book and it was the best one (and longest) by far. They tied up all the loose ends and this one even had a bit of romance in it. Kendra and Seth have to save the world and stop the demon prison from being opened. They literally travel all over the world and get help from unexpected people. It was a wonderful read.

The second book I read was Someday, Someday Maybe, by Lauren Graham. This one was ok. I LOVE Lauren Graham as an actress (I just finished watching all 7 seasons, of one of my favorite series with her in it, Gilmore Girls) This story was about a actress who was trying to make it big in New York, it talked about the struggles of trying to be “found” as well as trying to find yourself. It was good, but I definitely wouldn’t buy it.

Love,

TT

November Books!

 

In November I read two books, “My Story” By Elizabeth Smart and “Descendant” by Lesley Livingston. Both were wonderful. “My Story” is an amazing read and it was wonderful to see the hand of the Lord at such a trying time in her life. She saw so many miracle through her nine months of misery and endured it so well. I am not sure I could have been as brave or strong as her. I have even more respect for her and I recommend that book to everyone! 

Descendant was good, it is a sequel to a book a read a few months ago called “Starling” it captures your attention from the beginning. The only complaint I have is that it leaves you hanging for the next book. I can’t say much about it, cause I don’t want to give away the storyline, but it follows Mason and Fennry’s on their journey trying to save the world, each other and sorting out their feelings for each other. I have no clue when the next book comes out but I am patiently (or Impatiently) waiting for the next book to be released!

Love, 

Tt 

October Books!

  

I have been trying to read more lately. So in October I read three books, they were all from the same series, the Fablehaven Series. If you remember I wrote about them in September, so these books just continue on with Seth and Kendra and their adventures trying to overcome their enemies. The books kind of have all blended together. The second book they are looking for a artifact on Fablehaven’s property and have to overcome some pretty serious obstacles in the process. The 3^rd book, Kendra travels to a place in New Mexico to retrieve an artifact and find it has already been removed and safely on Fablehaven property, but because of a Dark Plague they have to retrieve it hope they can overcome the Dark Plague. Then the third book they travel to a Dragon Sanctuary and have to find the artifact there. They run into some unexpected trouble on that trip and turns out quite different than I thought. I took a break in November to read two other books, but started reading the last book in the series last night and am excited to see what happens. 

Love, 

TT

September Books!

This month I finished both my September book within the first week thanks to the Cruise, and family being sick. I read Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan and Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. They were both really good reads and made me excited to read the next books in both series. I started out  with Percy Jackson, a book about a boy whose father is Poseidon, and how he must stop a war with the Gods. It was good, totally different than what I was expecting thanks to the movie! The movie and the book are two totally different things. There is so much in the book that didn’t happen in the movie. I did like them both. They were both wonderful, in their  own unique ways.

The next book I read was Fablehaven. A book about a place called Fablehaven that is a haven for all sorts of good and bad mythical creature. It is a story about a brother and sister, Kendra and Seth who go to Fablehaven to visit their Grandparents and end up having to save Fablehaven with the help of Fairies. It was a wonderful book and I am already reading the second book and it is just as good as the first. I will let you know what I think, but I will tell you both of the books are wonderful and I highly recommend them both.

Love,

TT

August Books!

So this month I have read 3 books, though they are from the same series so I guess that works. The names of the books are, An Unexpected Love, A Enduring Love, and A Forever Love, By Michelle Ashman Bell. This is a LDS Fiction Novel and I loved it. (it helps that they have the same last name in the book as we have) The first book is about a girl, Alexis who goes to Idaho to visit her sister. While there she finds out more about the LDS church, and falls in the love and about overcoming her eating disorder. The second book is about her going on European tour all the while wondering if she is going to loose her boyfriend, Rich Greenwood, then the last one is about her engagement as well as some of the troubles that she faces being a world renown fitness instructor as well as her faith being tested through many different trials.  I loved all 3 books and was sad to see them end. But am excited to read my September book!

Love,
TT

July Books!

In July I read 2 books, though I didn't think I was going to be able to get through even one. The first book I read was called "Starling" by Lesley Livingston. If you have read my previous posts, I have written about this author before. She wrote the "Wondrous Strange" series and this book didn't disappoint. It used one of the characters from that series and told his story about what happened after. Finding love, finding himself, and becoming a hero. It is also a trilogy and the next book doesn't come out till the end of this month, but I can not wait to read the next one. The other main character is a lady called Mason Starling. She is a descendant of the servant of the Gods, and her father has a plan to make it so she can do his bidding for the Gods. It is a great read and I recommend it.
The next book I read was a book called "Prom and Prejudice", by Elizabeth Eulberg This was a super easy read. But it's like the book "Pride and Prejudice" but all about going to Prom at this hooty tooty school. Elizabeth is a scholarship student so she is not well liked, Jane is her roommate and of course there is Bingley and Darcy. It is a great read and I really enjoyed it! You should read it!

Love,
TT

June Books!

 I can’t believe I forgot to post this at the beginning of the month! I read two books again last month. They are the sequels to the book I posted about in May “Wondrous Strange”. The books were “Darklight” and “Tempestuous.” They picked up where “Wondrous Strange” left off. Kelly was trying to protect Sonny, so she made him think she didn’t love him. She has to save herself, save him and save the world as we know it. Trying to find who was in charge and trying to take over the world as we know it. It was one of those books that’s difficult to put down. I loved it and really would like to own all three. Someday maybe…. When we have more money! You should read it!

TT

May Books:

Well I have been keeping with one of my goals to read one book a month, in fact most months I read more than one book a month. This month I have read 2…..

The first is a fictional novel called ”Wonderous Strange” it is a  book about fairies living in our world. The portal to the fairie world is in Central Park and only opens once a year, except every few years when it is opened for a week. There are guards that watch the gate because the fairie aren’t suppose to be able to come into our world so they stop them. Well through a turn of event a deadly kelp comes into our world and it is up to a girl named Kelly to help save our world. It also has a little romance which makes it even better. I am currently reading the second book in the series and can’t wait to find out what happens to the love birds!

The second book I have read is called “Missing” it is an LDS suspense novel and I really enjoyed it. It is about a student who goes to BYU Idaho (best of the BYU schools if you ask me!)  and is on a Music Tour to Canada. While in Canada and practicing for a concert she see’s a young girl who was recently kidnapped from Rexburg (Home of BYU Idaho), the police aren’t making any headway and so she takes it onto herself to find and rescue this little girl. It has some way suspenseful points, some romance and fun. I really liked it and recommend it to anyone!

I love reading and am so grateful for my ability to read. I can’t wait to see what books I get to read in June!

Love,

TT

April Book(s)!

This month I have enjoyed reading probably too much! In fact I didn’t just read one book I read a series of books! The series I was able to read is the “Song of the Lioness” by Tamora Pierce. It is a young teenager book, but I loved them all. The basic idea of the book is that this girl wants to become a knight….. but she is a girl…. So she disguises herself as a boy and goes to the palace to become a Knight….. the first and second book are about how she goes from being a page, to a squire and last to a Knight. She has lots of things happen to her as she is trying for her shield. The third and fourth book is about her adventures as she is a Knight and the many struggles she has. It is a series that I really enjoy, in fact the Author I enjoy reading. The author tends to make her characters go from one series to another series, even if they aren’t the main character. So I am excited to re-read the rest of her series!

 I have a book for May in Mind that is a different Author and series but that doesn’t mean I won’t start on the other series that are by Tamora Pierce.

Happy Reading!

TT

March Book

So it is only halfway through the month and I am already done with one book and halfway through another book.... the thing about these books is they are all apart of the same series. Lately I have been into the tv series "Pretty Little Liars" I have watched the first two seasons and really want to watch the 3rd, but that's not going to happen anytime soon. The series is based on series of books and I decided it would be fun to read them and so I got them from a online library and am downloading them onto my phone to read. The first  one is called "Pretty Little Liars" I like it, not as much as I like the show, the show is a lot more family oriented (as much as it can be.) There is a lot more sexual induendos, smoking and other risky topics in the books than in the shows. So if that sort of thing offends you I wouldn't read it. I personally liked it and just skipped over those parts. It is about a group of 4 girls who three years after there friend disappears starts receiving texts from a person named "A" this person knows all there big secrets and threatens to expose them. Still not sure who "A" is but I am very intrigued to find out. I am currently on the second book, but I promise I will read a different book in April, so you aren't just hearing about this series.

Love,
TT

February Book

So I didn't think I was going to finish a book in February, with all that happened I didn't read a lot but near the end of the month I picked up a short book and read it so I did finish it and am happy I did. The book I chose to read this month is "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner" which is a Eclipse Novella. (yes I am a huge fan of the Twilight series.) This book didn't disappoint, I learned a lot about the Stephanie Meyers vampires that you never new before.... like how if you tear apart a vampire and don't burn the pieces how you put the vampire back together, and things like that. Basically this book is about Bree one of the vampires that Victoria has help try to get revenge on the Cullens for killing her mate. It was a good short read and I am glad I got to read it! I suggest it to anyone who is a Twilight fan!

Love,
TT

January Book!

So for my January Book I decided to read a book called "The Secret Journal of Brett Colton" it was such a good read. I love LDS Fiction and this book was one of the best I have read in a long time. Its a story of a girl who finds her brothers Journal on her 16th birthday and after years of resenting her deceased brother she finally gets to understand him more, and feel the love he has for her. In the process she learns more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and finds more about herself. I definitely recommend this one to all my friends.

Love,
TT

New Years Goals!

So I promised you this post a long time ago and I am finally getting to it. This year instead of resolutions I am working on goals..... I have a few of them so here they are I plan on updating you on how I am doing as the years progresses. Maybe I might keep some of my New Years Goals this year!

Goals for this year:

• Read and Finish at least one books each month, 
• Create a menu each month and stick to it. (Less eating out)
• Organize the house. Downstairs done by the end of March ( we may have to move it to the end of April), Upstairs done by the end of May ( we may have to move this one as well)
• Have a date with David each week. 
• Attend the temple each month. 
• Be more patient. With life, with my kids, with my husband and with myself. 

So that is what I have some of them I am doing great with.... others not so much but we will hopefully get better and better at getting goals completed! 

Love, 

TT