2014 is going to be the year of adventure!

Ryan has accepted a position with a great company in Ft. Worth, Texas and we will be moving at the end of July, just after graduation. 

We are moving over 1,000 miles away from our families, but we are ready to start this new chapter in our lives. One major perk of living in the mid/southwest, is that we are a lot closer to more states, states we've never been too. I'm excited to take some weekend trips visiting brand new places and making some awesome memories.

This year will bring another move for our family (I think that brings us close to 8), new schools, new jobs, new routine, new people, new places and new home. I've already started a Pinterest board for decorating our new space. It will take months, if not years to get it all decorated, but I figure if I have a plan, it will come together more quickly.

We still have 7 months of school, work and planning to get through, but I'm sure the time will fly and before we know it, we will be saying good-bye to Idaho.

I chose adventure as my word to help remind me that all these changes are positive things. Rather than be nervous or worried ( which let's face it, I already kind of am) I want to enjoy the new things coming for us. I want to get out more. I want to make the most of where we live, and spend time exploring and finding "our" new places. 

What's your One Little Word?

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

My One Little Word for 2013 was Grow.

And grow I did.

I have a year of college under my belt, and in one more, I will have my associate's degree. 

I have returned to work.

I got pregnant, miscarried, and managed not to crumble.

I have learned Adobe Illustrator and created some fun downloads for my blog.

I completed my first for sale quilt pattern.

I survived my gall bladder surgery and Ryan's back surgery.

I lost the 20 lbs. I gained in 2012 from fertility drugs.

I have spiritually grown closer to God, and embraced my new calling as a Sunday school teacher.

I've made 6 quilts this year, and 3 dresses for Zoe.

I hosted Thanksgiving dinner.

I feel like 2013 was our best year yet in the Humbert household. That may sound strange considering a few events that could have been seen as devastating that have occurred for us this year. Car accidents, multiple surgeries, losses, struggles, etc, but truly we are better than ever. 

Growing was exactly what I needed in 2013. A chance to stretch my muscles, all kinds, creative, physical, academic, spiritual, emotional, I feel like I'm back to me again, something I felt I missed for a good portion of 2012. 

I'm happy and excited for what 2014 will bring, come back tomorrow to see my one little word for 2014 and an announcement!

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

We even got to use our woodland creatures cookie cutters from Ikea, I think the snail and moose are my favorite, Zoe definitely loved the squirrel the most.

I also tried desperately to get a picture of us together, but with the terrible light in our kitchen and no camera remote, this blurry picture was the result. But I suppose it's better than nothing.

The version of sugar cookies we use is my mother's recipe, and there is also a chocolate version. 

You can download the recipe here.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Besides having lots of snow around here....it's been the coldest it's been since we moved here three years ago. Negative temps every day, and frankly it's just nasty outside. 

Lots of inside time for us as of late, which means some fun projects to share soon.

 I hope you are staying warm!

XOXO,

Holly & Co.