37 thirty-seven

I had my 37th birthday yesterday. Wow! I know! My kids tell me that I am officially old. Anyway, I wanted to do something different for this next year. So my plan is to set 37 goals to accomplish during the year. I am good at lists so here is the one I made one for my 37 thirty-seven goals.

1. Read 37 books.
2. Do 37 real pushups all at once.
3. Crochet 37 things.
4. Sew 37 things.
5. Visit 37 new places.
6. Write 37 posts in 37 days.
7. Read the Book of Mormon in 37 days.
8. Read the Doctrine and Covenants in 37 days.
9. Try 37 new recipes.
10. Meet 37 new friends.
11. 37 dates with Nate.
12. 37 mile bike ride.
13. No sugar for 37 days.
14. FHE 37 weeks in a row. (We are hit or miss sometimes on this.)
15. Family scripture study 37 days in a row. (We need to get back in gear for this.)
16. 37 photo projects.
17. 37 acts of service.
18. Run 3 miles in 37 minutes. (I am not even able to run right now so this will be the starting point.)
19. Run 4 miles in 37 minutes.
20. Memorize 37 scriptures.
21. Memorize 37 hymns.
22. 37 miles of races.
23. Run 370 miles.
24. Read the New Testament in 37 days.
25. Do 37 "other" projects.
26. Complete 37 Personal Progress requirements.
27. Knit 37 things.
28. Go to bed early 37 days in a row.
29. Wake up early 37 days in a row.
30. Read 37 conference talks.
31. Cook real dinner 37 days in a row.
32. Spending freeze for 37 days.
33. Quiet voice for 37 days in a row.
34. Lose 37 pounds.
35. Eat vegetarian for 37 days.
36. No TV for 37 days.
37. ?

Some will be more difficult than others (going to bed early? waking up early?) Maybe it's a bit too ambitious. But at least it's something. Maybe ya'll can join me in some of them.

Letter of Appreciation

To pass off a Faith In God requirement, Isaac wrote this letter:


dear dad
I really like the fact that you are a cool dad. You let us mess with thermite and do all sorts of crazy things. I also like the fact that at the dinner table we talk about mathematics and scientific stuff. another thing that I like and respect is the fact that you don’t believe in hand washing thank goodness. I really respect your cooking skills. We eat all sorts of crazy food. My favorite chicken mahknie .and I respect that you care and do things for people.




**Note: Hand washing refers to dishes, not hands. I was confused for a moment too. We do believe in washing hands.