Happy New Year!!!

I've had a little trouble with my blog hence the reason I have not posted. But, rest assured I'm about to post tons of pictures for my loyal family and friends viewers. It's been a wonderful Christmas, we visited with family and have spent some quality time at home, which was so needed. I've been able to take the girls out and be just a mommy, which I have loved! 

With the new year approaching, I've made my list of things I want to accomplish. Year 2013 was very good to us and here's to wishing for another successful year for the Crotwell clan!

My #1 item on my list is to print more pictures than I post this year. I've been a very dedicated blogger over the years, now is the time to catch up and put all these pictures in an album. 

My #2 item is to donate to a charity once a month. We are making this a family event with Allie-Ann making decisions on what she wants to donate money to. 

My #3 item is to stay away from things that suck my time away from being a mommy...this will be hard but I'm going to try my best to prioritize my time wisely. 

My #4 item is to get bikini ready for our Hawaii trip this summer. I need to tone up and lose a little weight. In the past I used to be a pretty serious runner and I'm not going to kid myself to think I can get back to doing that again because life is just a little different now and I realize that. I just want to make smarter decisions on what I eat and try to exercise everyday. 

That's it. Only 4 resolutions. I can do this!!!

Some of these pictures are out of order, so bare with me.

 Waking up to find a stocking in my bed!

 Check out my new boots!!!

 Just what Kampa wanted....a mushroom log!!

 Kampa getting a hug from Belle!

 Charlotte and Allie-Ann spending New Years Eve together!

 Allie-Ann checking out what Santa left her!

 Making some cookies for Santa!

 New Years Eve ball drop at Edventure...crazy but fun!

 Cuddling up with their new sleeping bags!!

 Playing hockey with Charlotte at Edventure on New Years Eve. 

 With cousin Ella at the zoo. 

 Just playing with ol' Kampa!

 Grammy receiving a metal detector...what she has always wanted. 

 The girls with cousin Margo!

 Big Santa gift. A dollhouse, which by the way, has provided hours and hours of entertainment. I highly recommend Hape products!

 The girls big Santa gift. Doll furniture for their dollhouse. 

 Belle's Santa gifts...the first thing she said was "look mommy, paints!!"

 Allie-Ann's Santa presents. Another Rudolph this year but that's what she wanted. Santa does not disappoint. 

 The dads taking their girls on the carousel.

Allie-Ann bought new roller skates with some of her Christmas money and she's had a ball skating around the house.