My 2012 Wishlist.

2011 has been a decent year. Like so many others, we had our bumps, but we got through everything and look forward to a year with little (or no) hiccups.

In 2012, I want to do a lot of things.

I want a new flash for my camera. I'm tired of crappy looking photos in crappy lighting.

I want a wireless remote for my camera, so maybe I can be IN some of the pictures.

This is a want that is more a NEED, but I want to lose the rest of my weight. I've been working on it on and off for more than a year, and I'm ready to feel better about myself again. I wouldn't mind seeing a size 8 tag on my clothes in 2012. 

I want to get away for a few days with my husband. This has been offered for the Spring, but I haven't decided where I might like to go. First world problems over here. Spending time with just him, no diapers to change, my noses to wipe, no fights to referee.. Ahh, it sounds amazing. 

I want to keep up my GPA in school, and hopefully do well in my classes in 2012. I have a lot on my plate educationally (is that a word?) and have a ways to go before I can obtain a degree. I started off my college education with a bang, and I plan on making sure it ends that way as well.

Christmas Stuff.

We've had our tree/decorations up since Black Friday. We've been respecting the turkey and doing everything on Black Friday for the past couple of years, and it has worked out well. I love our tree and the decorations, so why not have them up for as long as possible?

The ornaments are all jacked up because Hannah likes to play with / reorganize them.

We also brought an elf into our house to help Santa keep track of Cameron & Hannah. He is always finding fun stuff to do while he watches.

like zip lining.. 

roasting marshmallows.. 

hanging out in Cameron's stocking..

and fishing.

Having Chipmunk (that is what Cameron named the elf) in our house has been helpful. Cameron knows that Chipmunk talks to Santa, so he needs to behave. He loves getting up in the morning and going to find Chipmunk. I just need to keep the creative ideas coming, because there are still 18 more nights until Santa comes!