May 17: Part II

The fun carried into the afternoon! Ha! It was actually a super exhausting day, but so much fun to see Emma dance!

Denny, Emily and the kids left my graduation a touch early so they could get to the recital on time. Emily did Emma's hair and makeup and got her in costume. It was a big relief to show up there and just walk Emma in!

Emma's group went in the middle of the show, but it was so much fun to watch all of the girls--from teeny-tiny girls to high school girls--it was just fun. When Emma's group came on, it was adorable. I just loved every minute of it. She did some fast twirls and was so cute! I thought all of the girls in her group did fantastic!

Right after Emma performed, I had to change Colt's diaper, so I relieved Denny of his duties for a while. Colt was a handful that day! He wanted to run around and just be a kid. I took him back into the auditorium and stood in back with Travis, Chad and Luke for a while, but he was just too crazy. I finally took him out to the cafeteria where there was a concession stand and we had a snack.

Then Denny took over for a while, so I was able to see the finale, where all the girls came out dancing to "Happy." Afterward, our families visited for quite a while giving Emma flowers and taking pictures of her. Did I mention that I bought 14 tickets for this show?! Emma is one very loved little girl!

Right before her second show was about to begin everyone left except Emma and me. Debbie came to the second show, and I kind of volunteered, but mostly hung out with Emma. After that show, Emma got her trophy, more flowers from Debbie and we went back to the house to celebrate.

I put my cap and gown on for a family photo. We then ate baked ziti that Emily made and ate cake. Jeremy and Emily ordered a special cake to commemorate the day.

I always love having my family over, and this weekend was great! Everyone pitched in, and I was worried over nothing (like usual). 

On Sunday afternoon, I took a nap on couch, which was the perfect end to a great weekend and the busiest year of my life ... to date.

2011 resolutions

I am hesitant to place definite terms on my resolutions this year. I think this is the time in my life when I really need to take control. Stop saying things and thinking, at least my intentions are good. Intentions are not enough. Action is what speaks volumes ... so my resolutions will now be a list of more and less ...

This year I hope to ...

+ Read more
- Eat less (junk)
+ Exercise more
+ Write more
+ Kiss more
- Mope less
- Spend less
- Consume less
+ Drink more (water)
- Watch less (tv)
+ Play more (with Emma)
+ Laugh more
+ Visit more (with family and friends)
+ Plan more
+ Cook more
+ Clean more
+ Show appreciation more

Wow ... that is quite the list! It looks a little daunting, but I am hoping to just take one day at time, and if I have an off day, I will just start over the next morning.

So far, this year has been pretty great. I think every year from now on will feel the same to me. 2011 has filled me with a special kind of hope for the future!