Friday Things
- I can’t believe that this sweet little boy is going to a year old in less than two weeks, gah! I keep thinking back to this time last year… I was so excited and nervous and anxious… I had no idea what to expect. This past year has been amazing and watching Joseph grow and learn and do tons of new things has been the most rewarding thing I’ve ever experienced. Simply the best.
2. I’m loving this perspective on New Year’s resolutions >> 16 Goals To Set For Next Year That Are More About Enjoying What You Have Than Chasing What You Don't.
3. Kind of sad that all of the Christmas decorations are going to come down this weekend. We’re pretty steadfast on keeping them until Epiphany, but since that was Wednesday, I guess it’s time to start packing everything up. Nothing beats the glow of Christmas lights!
4. I love purging unused and past-its-prime items, so I’m totally digging this list >> 200 Things to Throw Away.
5. This is slightly cheesy, but I really liked it, especially since we just turned the page on a new year :)
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6. A list of lists is music to this habitual list-maker’s ears! >> 21 Lists You Need to Keep to Lead a More Satisfying Life.
7. This video of a 90-year-old Canadian man who still plays hockey three days a week is amazing, inspiring and everything in between. Seriously, look at him GO!
8. I am really hoping to pick up my reading game this year. I used to read so much, and I’ve totally fallen off the wagon the last couple of years. What was your absolute favorite book from 2015?
9. We were late to the game, but my husband and I started watching Sherlock on Netflix, and wow, is it insanely good! Huge recommendation if you haven’t discovered it yet!
10. TGIF! Someone can’t wait to play with his big brothers and their rings!
To add to the book recommendations without repeating the great books that have already been mentioned – “Wonder” – easy to read, but there is so much more than meets the eye to this book.
I absolutely love posts that ask for book recommendations so I can scroll thru the comments & get ideas! :) I easily read a book a week & have 2 that stood out to me in 2015. I didn’t want either of them to be done… I loved them both SO MUCH! “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh & “Take Me With You” by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Ever since I’ve finished them, I’ve been on a mission to get my hands on other books by the same authors. An all-time fave is “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova (I’ve since read all her other books & really liked all of them).
Oh. My. Goodness. That sweet baby is so beautiful! Thank you for letting us share in your life. I am grateful for your consistency in keeping up this blog. I love the routine that you have established and maintained.
It’s so hard to pick favorite books. (I narrowed it down to a “top ten” in my personal record.) The two that I would most highly recommend are “Better Than Before” by Gretchen Rubin and “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson. “Bread & Wine” by Shauna Niequist was lovely too. Also, these have nothing to do with 2015, but are easy and compelling fiction: http://www.karenkingsbury.com/#!baxters/c1jop
I have so enjoyed your posts in the last year, especially following Joseph’s milestones. He is such a cutie! Make every moment count with him, it goes fast. Looking forward to the next year of milestones. Oh, and I love your recipes, too!
My favorite book of 2015 was hands down The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. I have recommended it to tons of people.
Best book in 2015 – Martian!!!