Scoop + Plans for 2012

Morning, friends!

I'm back with some scoop.

The fam went to Legoland on the 30th.  They do a "Snow Days" celebration each year and it was pretty cute!

Love.

Here is the 'snow' in the park.  So Cal kids in snow is quite humorous. 

No one would believe this one was born in Colorado and lived in the snow until just about a year ago.  She was FREEZING and slipping all over the place.

Amateur.

Wouldn't you love to know what they're talking about?

We love Legoland.  It's certainly a unique park!

Stayed for fireworks and then headed home.

I met with my super skinny, gorgeous, funny and smart boss (she makes me say this), Melissa, to make a plan of attack for 2012 Just Hatched Photography.  I've worked for her for a year now and we're totally in sync.  Loving my job.

She moved to a new studio mid-year of 2011.  It's absolutely darling......downtown San Diego.  You can see the bridge to Coronado Island and Petco Park from the parking lot.

Super funky decor.......old pieces from all over the place.

The main lobby.......as cool as the outside.

And, the studio.......darling.

This is where the magic happens.

Although I will never be a professional photographer, it's a ton of fun to work for one.

And, now you see where I work, kids!  Well, I'm only in the studio for special events, maybe a 1/2 dozen times a year. But, I love it when I'm there!

Kids are still out of school.  We're plowing through rooms and getting organized for 2012.  The house is looking good.

Resolutions?

The usual.

Eat less:  I aimed to lose 30 pounds in 2011.....came close.....and gained a bit back......but I'm still down.  Will continue that ongoing challenge.

Exercise more:  See above.

Read more:  I beat my 2010 count in 2011, so I hope to keep the momentum going.

Work more:  Mom's Little Secrets has been a ton of fun and I can't wait to see what this year brings to it.  I'm learning on a daily basis and loving it.  Just Hatched Photography is just as important to me, professionally.  I'll continue to support Melissa and hopefully take on more to ease her stress.

Whine less:  I'm going to make it a daily goal to count my blessings and let the little things in life not bother me so much. 

Pray more:  I don't often discuss religion on my blog, but I am a spiritual person.  Our family has slipped at before-meal-praying and consistent bedtime prayers.  I'm going to do better there.

Explore more:  Been here for about 15 months.  So much more to see.

Spend less:  Lots of financial goals.......some we're continuing from previous years.......some we've made for 2012.

Travel more:  As always, on a budget.  If I can see Vegas for 4 days on less than $200 with 3 kids in tow, we can do it!

I think that's it! 

Off to wrangle kids.  There are currently about 12 in my house right now.