Enjoying the Ride: Resolutions Revisited

I realize that we are only on day 16 of the New Year but already so much has happened. I was determined to start off this year right, by viewing it in a positive light and embracing any good fortune that came our way. Luckily for us our luck has changed! To start we sold our house, huge news if I do say so myself. Last year Brett and I made the decision to move to Chaska and it was the best decision that we made as of late but there was still the house in Cologne that needed dealing with. Luckily for us that house has now sold and what a huge relief! Secondly Brett got a new job! I am so proud of him! Last but not least my company offered me a new position. I will now be in associate support and prepare schedules, set up interviews, manage training, etc. I've been telling them for awhile now that I'm better at behind the scenes administration and would much rather work in an office by myself and now that's exactly what I get! HURRAY! Maybe there is something to say about taking a more positive outlook towards life and a new year.

Now I know that I said before that Brett and I are working on a healthier lifestyle and although we've made some strides we have a long ways to go. I did go to my first Pilates class which was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work and have committed to doing that once a week. I have not however been to the gym for any other reason on any other day and I really need to work on that.

Last but not least my sewing projects. I have already tackled some new projects. Mostly because my best friend Amanda found out she is having a little girl and I can't help myself. My first project was a pair of leggings with ruffles on the butt. I found the tutorial here. This is my favorite website for ideas and tutorials and I am in love with everything she posts. Here is my finished project. I'm hoping the Teagan likes them :)

After the pants I decided that the ruffles just shouldn't stop and up next was a diaper cover with ruffles. I found a pattern here. This one was definitely more difficult for me because I wasn't sure how big the elastic should be for the leg holes and waist. Hopefully they will workout but fortunately since they will be going to friends' there is always the option to adjust after the fact.