Hello 2013

2012 was a great year. I married my best friend. Went to ER [okay, so that wasn't so great]. Several very fun and relaxing vacations. Many memories created with my husband. Adopted a kitten. Continued being a "mother" to my elder cat, Oreo. Taught myself how to KNIT [will-you-look-at-that!?] and have since knitted 5 scarves. My sister taught me how to crochet on the last day of 2012, and I'm about to share with you my pride and joy that I completed.

Overall, I'd say that 2012 was a great year, and I am looking forward to what 2013 has in store for us.

Meet my pride and joy:

Meet Elle the Elephant! 

I started creating her 12/31/12 and completed her yesterday 1/5/13! 

I thought the flower pin on her head would really do the final touch.

Buttons for eyes.

I love my elephant. 

In previous years I used to make a short list of what I wanted to accomplish over the year, and then looked over every 3 months to see how I was doing. I'm not doing that this year as I only have a couple big goals that I'd like to complete this year, but it all depends on what God has in store for Stevan and I.

Goal #1: I pray that my husband will find a job soon, something that will provide for me and him and our small family. 

Goal #2: I hope that we can purchase a house this year. That may be TOO big of a goal, but I dearly want my OWN home, something to call OURS, and something to walk in the door and feel at home. If we can't buy this year, I hope to be renting a house or a townhome. I want to be OUT of an apartment.

Goal #3: Crochet a zillion more elephants/monkeys/any other animals! And continue knitting scarves and maybe make a baby blanket. They make great gifts! [HA! I could have everyone's Christmas gifts done super early this year! XD]

Also to eat healthy and stay healthy. 

That's all. And I think that is a list that is very manageable and a doable; if-I-do-say-so-myself! 

Now that I completed crocheting my elephant, my hands are itching to crochet more!!

School starts on the twelfth. 

Sincerely submitted,

L.Flores