Stoppin’ in real quick like to bring you a little weekend giveaway love ‘cuz we loves us free stuff.
Looking for a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift? You’re guaranteed to find it among Lisa Leonard’s beautiful collection.
All photos, courtesy of lisaleonardonline.com
I have several pieces of hers I’m quite in love with and just found this one, the word of the year necklace, I think is simple, beautiful and interesting.
So, tell me. What is your word of the year? Taking everything you learned last year and using it to fuel this next one, what word represents how you will go about the joys and challenges of this year?
Two winners will be randomly chosen for a $50 Lisa Leonard Designs gift certificate.
I’ll start…Capable.
Winners of both this giveaway and Friday’s Timeless Settings giveaway will be announced tomorrow.
And now, back to our weekend.
Our word for 2010 would be “Peaceful” – we are such a fortunate family!!!
determined.
I love those necklaces!
My word is balance!
Love reading your blog!
Happy. Simple to say, tough to achieve.
My word is grateful. Being grateful for all that I have and not wishing for what I don’t.
Because if we have the love of our family and others…the rest is icing on the cake.
So beautiful! My word would be love. Very simplistic, but until I had my little Mags I never knew I was capable of so much love…
Grace.
I love that jewelry and I love your blog even more!!! My word world be “serving”. I want to serve others more while I continue serving my family!
My word of the year is the same it’s been for the past five years since my MS diagnosis…. HOPE. It’s carried me through all the ups and downs of my illness, the grief process, and the wanting to complete my family w/ the baby I’d been planning when I got sick…the baby I thought I couldn’t have because my life as I knew it was supposedly “over” And the realization that it wasn’t over, just started new and different, and giving birth to my beautiful daughter Ava Hope because I can’t breathe w/out HOPE.
This jewelry is beautiful. My word this year is “acceptance”. I wrote about why here (http://awonderingspirit.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-first-reverb10-post.html).
Love your blog… your photos have inspired me to try and learn more about photography this year!
My word is play! Ellie is only going to want me to play with her for so long, so I need to make it a priority.
Patience. As a newlywed learning to live with all the changes dictated by being married, i definately need it!
Determined…determined to accomplish a lot of personal goals I set for myself this year and determined to live by my life list…
My word for 2011 is Inspired.
I’m inspired to read more, pursue my interests harder, invest more in friends and family, and let loose and get silly with my girls.
My word of the year is breakaway..I’m breaking away to love more, exercise more, breathe in life more, and spend more time with those that filll my heart with love this year
Happy.
I might accidentally leave her website up on my boyfriends computer… just a small Valentines hint!!
I’m going to have to say Patience… there is a lot going on in this little life of mine and I need some serious patience.
My word of the year is definitely CONTENT!
trixie246@sasktel.net
At the end of the day, no matter how many mountains I have climbed or battles I have fought, I am surrounded by loving, gracious, and beautiful family members thus making my word BLESSED!
My word for 2011 is adapt.
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway; I’ve enjoyed reading your blog since Nella was an itty-bitty gem of a newborn.
Raechel
http://www.ourislandoutlook.blogspot.com
What a fantastic giveaway, Lisa creates such beautiful jewlery.
My word for the year is ‘Soar’.
Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Mine would have to be breathe. Just remembering at times to slow down and take a breath.
Epic. Big things are happening this year!
Hi Kelle – often read, rarely comment (there are just sooo many!) but my word would be CONTENT. That picture of little Nella laughing is precious. Lou x
My word is patience. Teaching Kindergarten, waiting to be able to make a long distance relationship not, losing some personal space, I need it.
When Fathers Day comes around, I know a dad who would tear up if he received one of those leather bracelets with the word Poppa on it. Just sayin’. Hibernating here in Michigan. I was thinking about blooming where I’m planted, but all our blooms are snuggled up under snow’s chilly blanket! Enjoy where you are, wherever you are. Whatever you are doing, do it with flare today…making French Toast for breakfast–sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Staying inside on a winter’s day–put on some great music and light a candle or two. Make a snow man, take a walk, look for beauty. Thanks for the glimpse of my littles today–the standing, grinning Nella jumpstarted my heart!
Content. Simple, beautiful, peaceful contentment.
Man kelle. I have several words it would be so hard to pick just one! Strength. Determination. Perserverance. Those are my words.
Xoxo
Tammy
Hope.
We lost our daughter at 37 weeks, she was born sleeping. I hope to heal soon. I hope for a happy future filled with love. I hope to get pregnant again soon. I hope to have a healthy pregnancy. The hoping never stops…
My oldest Daughter started Kindergarten this year and I started nursing school. This year, the word in our house is Courage!
What gorgeous designs!
I think my word of the year so far has to be “adapting.” Papa got a new job and the baby boys and I are just rolling with the changes. We love it!
hope?
or maybe failure since it is not going that good so far and i am super discouraged…
I LOVE that Brett is such an active Daddy. Those smiles are too wonderful and heartwarming!
Live.
Live for today because you never know what may come tomorrow!
I love Lisa Leonard jewelry. And I love your blog too! Your writing is beautiful.
My word for 2011 is ENJOY. I am teaching myself to take time to enjoy everything in my life. To not spend my days worrying about what is and what will be – taking each day as it comes.
Yoga.
I have to learn to relax, unwind and destress.
TENACIOUS – This spring I buried my dad and gave birth (3 weeks early) within a 2 week time period. Spending my maternity leave settling the estate (which still isn’t done), breastfeeding and caring for a three year old too. I owe it all to my Tenacious spirit and wonderful husband, because I don’t know how I could have handled it all.
Love the necklaces!!
My word should be “indecisive” because I can’t decide!
inspired, grateful, present
My word woud be “Blessed”. Gave birth to my third child in July last year, and she is a true blessing for our family. She is smiling and brighten up every grey moment. Two months every year we don’t see the sun,(we live north of the Arctic cirkle) but she is our sunshine!
HOPE.
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
I also happen to have this word & saying framed in my kitchen so I get a nice little reminder on a daily basis!
xo
My word is beauty. I am focusing on living consciously to experience the beauty that’s already present as well as making choices that help me add beauty, too.
My word is STRENGTH.
I gave birth to our son and raised him alone while my husband was deployed to the Middle East in 2010…and came out a much stronger woman. I’m going to need strength in 2011 as well because I will give birth to our little girl and raise both my babies alone while my husband is deployed back to the Middle East.
BEND (But I won’t break)
Gratitude. I often forget to show it and stop appreciate everything.
faith! 🙂
My word of the year is TIME. I just quit my job to stay at home in order to have more TIME with my son.
TIME allows us to “enjoy the small things.”
my word is “good” and my husband’s word is “impact”
faith
… that every prayer will be heard and will come true
… that God has a purpose for me, bigger than I can ever think
… that the world will be a better place for our kids
I’m going to go with growth. As I get ever closer to 30 I wanted this year to be the year I stopped waiting anxiously for the next step and just let myself bask in the now. I couldn’t ask for a better present! :o)
I have one word that stands out from the last year…positivity!
Flexibility!
Limitless.
Limitless love, limitless happiness, limitless commitment, limitless thankfulness, limitless joy.
I’m going to feel it all this year – all of it!
Cares
“good”
Like the first sip of coffee is good. Like a sunrise or sunset is good. Like my baby sleeping in my arms is good! Like kissing my husband when he comes home from work is GOOD! “Good” that reaches all the way to my toes.
I’m trying to keep my eyes open for more of that good.
OPTIMISM!
I vow to look at everything this year through rose colored glasses and with a glass half full! Since the bith of my daughter I have a whole new perspective on the world.
Love the giveway!!
Amy
Patience…
Raising 3 under 4 takes a lot of patience…
My words would be embrace! I am continuing my path to embrace all those things in life that you rush through now and look back on later and wish you had cherished.
Hi Kelle,
My word for the year is “determined”. I am determined to be the best wife, mother, daughter, and friend I can be. I am determined to try my best at what I put my mind to. I am determined to advocate for my daughter and for what is best for her. Determined.
Supercalifragilisticexplialidocious
enough. good enough, smart enough, beautiful enough, happy enough. I have and am enough to be utterly joy-filled, and I want to show it.
My word is “can.”
I can jump right into a full-time high school teaching position…and rock it.
I can become the yearbook adviser with no experience…and make it the best yearbook the school has ever seen.
I can spend the rest of the time up until my wedding 1650 miles away from the one I love…and only go a little crazy.
I can allow myself to enjoy the small things.
My word for 2011 is Discovery!
My word for 2010 is “patience” – for two reasons:
1. We tried and tried and tried to get pregnant only to find out last week that we are now pregnant with our second! YAY!
2. The second reason is that – well – we have a two year old. Who doesn’t need patience with a two year old! ha!
I am hoping that the word for 2011 will be “blessings!”
My baby girl was born with a cataract which means a new normal for us….it’s taught me to stay strong through everything….so my word of the year is STRENGTH
My word is Courage. The husband is gone so much (military) that I need courage to deal with everything I face.
BREATHE
My Word: CHOICE
The things I choose to do or not to do each day create the person I am tomorrow
My word is “faithful”.
My word for 2011…renewal.
Turning 40
Getting married
Running my 5th marathon
Embrace… this year has been a year to embrace the beautiful details of life. Elias has taught us to slow down and embrace life a little tighter.
My word this year is Transformation. I am going to transform myself spiritually, physically, and emotionally into the best version on me that I can be. I want to transform my life, my relationships, my attitude, and everything in between. 🙂
Live.
This year has taught me that each day has potential. Every day should be celebrated. What better way to do that than to really LIVE.
Mindful..
Im working on being present to every moment i share with my four little munchkins !!! Id hat to miss a thing with them.
Sarah x
hopeful.
—- health issues since September that have kept me home, thinking I may finally get some answers and workable treatments this year.
BLESSED : ) Great giveaway!
My word is courage.
RELAX
As a teacher with a 15 month old, and husband that keep me on my toes…in 2010 I forgot to take time out and just relax, and to enjoy the small things… 🙂
Word of the year for me is Thankful.
I am new to your blog, but as a fellow mother of two girls (both special needs) and fan of crafts and photography, I was immediately drawn to your blog. Love it!
My word for this year would be “courage”.
Joy! Immeasurable, overflowing, coming-out-my-ears JOY!
Our word would be Peace. We are trying to find it.
Present.
Patience…..raising kids sure can be challenging and takes a lot of patience!
My word for 2011 is balance. I’m still learning….
Grace…
Miracle!
Desire – 2010 left me wanting to be more, to be a better person… to help and donate and volunteer. Also, I’m desiring a new place to live – a new place to call home and to call my own.
Complete. That is the feeling I have, or rather will have, come this July with the arrival of baby #2 to our family.
Michelle, IL
My word of the year is “EMBRACE”. I am going to embrace the good, the bad, the challenging, the amazing, the hardships and the accomplishments that we all go through.
Love your blog you are a true inspiration!
My word is ‘release’
it applies to many things for me, release a baby, release the worry and anxiety I’ve been suffering from for some time. its definately my word of the year.
x
word for the year for 2011: UNEXPECTED. i feel like i am finally coming out of my cocoon & turning into the beautiful butterfly that God created me to me. I am ready to live life in unexpected ways & learn to be free from all the expectations that people have for me!!
Patience
Last year- I found myself, with the birth of our fourth child (who was quite challenging for the first 8 months)becoming very impatient. I felt like I wasn’t accomplishing goals (even the most simple- like housework) fast enough and I became hopelessly hard on myself and others. I became tangled in the frustration of not being able to move myself or others through time swiftly enough- and I became snappish and unpleasant (even to myself). I want to be able to savor this time with my kids- they are growing so fast. And I feel that in order to be able to become fully appreciative- I need to practice patience and try to live in the moment.
My word is “Blessed”. I am learning to realize how truly blessed my husband and I have been, and stop worrying about the small things.
My word would be still. As in :Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10. That verse has seen me through some difficult moments.
Growing
Thankful
I am thankful for everything in my life and want to remember that.
My word is courage because this year I want to live without fear….and this is proving extremely difficult
I think my word would be hopeful. We suffered our second miscarriage this year, and then got pregnant again 6 months later. We’re now halfway through with a little girl, and we are so hopeful for a wonderful future for our family. 🙂
My one word would be FAMILY. We’ve had such a rough year, and it makes you realize that at the end of the day, no matter what happens, you come home to your family, and they are what really matters.
Grace!
Adaptable–it’s been a roller coaster ride around here!
gosh, tough to pick just one! I think my word would be STRENGTH. My hubs and I are both in grad school in a new and not-too-friendly city and we have faced a lot of difficulties this year. what keeps me going is knowing we will be better because of this.
My word for 2011 is Inspired.
I love your blog 🙂
Strong….
My father battled brain cancer all of 2011. He recently lost his battle on January 28th. Being his caregiver the entire time (he was only 62) I am not a stronger woman, mother and daughter than I was before. And for that I am thankful.
my word is grateful! I am so grateful for what I have right now! I am grateful of the love you share to everyone! I am grateful for my family. Just plain grateful to be working. Oh I could go on and on….
My 2010 was FIGHTER
I wish CREATIVE for 2011
Blessed…..definitely blessed.
My word is Connection.
Love to you all!!
Glenyce
COURAGE- Almost a college graduate and ready to go out in the real world.
Thankful, so thankful.
my word is definitely *courage*
Courage. I have recently found out that I may need surgery on my skull due to a deformity that causes daily migraines. As a stay at home mom to 4 I am afraid, so I must have courage to get through it.
That is easy, my word this year is presence.
Simplify. My goal for this year is to simplify our lives.
FAMILY!!! That is my word for 2011
My word would be “Thankful”. The past couple of years have been the toughest of my life, but I have so many wonderful things to be grateful for. Sometimes I need a reminder to be thankful for all of those blessings.
My word is Courage.
Courage to get through any situation that may arise.
Mine is CONQUER!
obedience: as in listening to that little voice in my head that says everything will work out…stop stressing. Obedience to God who always knows better than I do.
Capable. As a young wife and mother I was quickly thrown into the role as mother, father, provider, and caretaker as my 26 year old husband underwent 7 backsurgeries. I quickly realized that I am capable of much more than I give myself credit for.
Laugh.
Last year was a sad year with sickness and death, time to laugh more this year and hope everyone’s healthy.
I’d like to think of myself as capable. With a busy husband, and two girls I want to be able to do anything. For myself and for them. Other words would be happy, unhurried, and appreciate. That’s how I want to live my life.
Renewed
I’m going to take a deep breath and try to live my life feeling refreshed and renewed
I have 2 words this year: RISK and HOPE.
: )
“Embrace” because it’s a year of a new baby and I’m learning to embrace each moment of our beautiful little family! 🙂
My word for 2010 and 2011 is PROUD!
Proud of my soldier who is gone to Afghanistan this year! And will be still very proud when he gets home :o)
forward. I need to keep that word in mind with everything i say, think and do. time to move on.
Mine is “gentleness” 🙂
Contentment….I’m finally there and it feels good!!!
…joy
AMOR
Because when it comes down to everything it’s done for love…<3
Dream.
In two weeks or less, mine will finally be coming true after almost two years of waiting.
Shine!
My word for this year is “define”. After struggling with post-partum depression OCD/depression/anxiety after the birth of my first daughter (Jan. 12, 2010), I am finally coming into the light and, even though that experience will always be a part of me, I refuse to allow it to define me.
My goal for this year is to focus on the positive attributes that I do want to define me.
My word this year is strength. I need lots of it this year, and to remind me that I already have it inside.
love
Calm….something I have been trying to find all my life, I hope and pray I am almost there.
Inspiration
I’ve wanted this necklace for months, love Lisa Leonard!
Blessed!
our word of the year is Family. Being a family has kept us together like glue.
wow, there are so many great words already posted! i really enjoyed reading all of them.
my word would be “change”
last year, i married the love of my life and moved to 3000 miles away from home to be with him. i quit a job i loved and tearfully said goodbye to my family. with all the change happening in my life, i found it difficult to accept. i realized i was fighting against it. this year, i want to learn to let change be a positive force in my life – to let it shape me and help me grow.
I think my word would have to be “embrace.”
cherish.
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While mu husband is in Afghanistan, we’re trying awfully hard to overcome his many infidelities. My heart is broken, but out of the ashes has come a new, stronger me. I’m taking better care of myself and my daughter, and building a better future for us, regardless of her daddy’s actions. For that, my word of the year is Resilient.
My word is “choose”.
Wishing you and your family a lot of fun this weekend.
Fun – my family needs to have fun in the midst of moving!
Oh, it’s so hard to pick just one. I really have three: strength, courage, and determination. But if I have to choose just one it would be strength.
I think I’d have to go with “amazing” because no word comes closer than that to describe the year your first born baby boy comes into the world…
joy…this year, I choose joy.
contentment. I’ve never taken my husband, or my two beautiful, healthy children for granted, but this year I want to live in complete contentment. Knowing how blessed I truly am, every. single. day.
Beautiful. Last year I left a bad relationship, raised my newborn son alone, and have finally found the perfect guy that adores both of us (who was actually there all along.)
Heather @ http://icthroughyou.blogspot.com
Strength…This year I need to find the strength to be a better mom, a better wife, and better me.
Friendship
My word?
…believe.
Believe that I can take on this year in a way that allows me to get everything “done,” but still pause to find beauty and grace in the little moments. Believe that everything will work out–jobs will fall into place, grad schools will say YES if it’s meant to be, and that everything will be a=okay. And believe that no matter what, love matters most.
I love your blog. It is everything that a blog ought to be–real, funny, and honest to a t. Your family is beautiful, and thank you for sharing them with us!
grateful- for all that I have family, friends, and faith.
My word is Live, to remind me to live in the moment and not worry about the next thing.
Motivated. We are having our second child in April and will spend a good chunk of the year with two kiddos in diapers! I’m excited for this year but preparing for change!
grace.
i see my son’s face and i can’t bear for him to see a quick-tempered mommy. so graceful i will strive to be. 🙂
My word would be “embrace.” To remind me to appreciate and enjoy all the beautiful blessings I have in my life without always looking more. It’s always good to take a breath and be present.
my word is harmonious. my family and I are on a journey and I fill it with as much harmony as possible.
simplicity… ’nuff said 🙂
loved!
Beautiful jewelry! My word for the year is “blessed.” I lost my baby daughter in 2009 and welcomed my son 10 weeks early in early 2010. Having just celebrated his first birthday (like Nella), he is doing amazing! I definitely feel blessed!
My word for 2011 is PEACEFUL.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Non Judgemental. Enough said!
My word is Faithfulness
Perseverance! I am constantly astounded by how much can be achieved by people who will keep on keepin on.
wow. lisa’s site just opened on my browser and the necklace i see on her page says “grace!”
i’m more determined now. the whole universe conspiring and all that! 🙂
Simplify! So many parts of my life need to be simplified. This is the year to do it!
Oh my gosh, I would love to win a Lisa Leonard necklace!!! My word is “passion”! Finding my passion in 2011 now that I am a newly empty-nester.
My word is inspire. Inspire and be inspired.
blessed … thanks for a lovely giveaway!
Kristina
My work for 2011 is hope 🙂
“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without words,
And never stops at all.”
-Emily Dickinson
Can I have two words of the year?
No? Okay… I choose: Hope
Worthwhile <3
Heal
My word is unstoppable. In 2011, I am getting things done!
My word would be “Serenity”
Having said the serenity prayer many times over the last 7 months it reminds me that God is in control of it all. Discovering that I can’t fix it – only God can but I can trust that he will. And I will continue to love and support the recovering alcoholic in my life no matter what, but I can’t fix him.
My word would be Perseverance. My husband’s 4th deployment, 3 kids under the age of 5, (my middle one has Down Syndrome), my everyday word is Perseverance…
Oh my gosh, I love these necklaces. I would LOVE to win this giveaway. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
My word is embrace. I want to hold each new day with my sweet daughter close to my heart, and look to the challenge of leaving her to go back to work with an optimistic attitude.
Love Kel. Love. My mama heart smiles when I see pictures of the girls and Brett! Such a sweet daddy!
My word is frustrated…… not always in the bad kind of way, but in the sense of it causing me to be determined to not stay where I’m at.
LOVE your blog…thank you….
humbleness
being on a ppd-journey and finally being honest with me, my life and all the oters involved i actully learned to be more humble.
love the necklace!
leslie
My word is, Grace. Without it, I could not survive.
Mine is patience. I’m taking it day by day!
My word of the year will be “success” I’m in the tail end of my time in school and I don’t want to just pass, I’m hoping to pass with all A’s. With a successful year, my dream of becoming a teacher will be even closer.
My word for the year is Simplify. I have just now (with my 30th birthday fast approaching), learned the real difference between want and need.
blessed
My word would have to be family.
My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary last year and welcomed our daughter Afton. Last year we started our family. Our wonderful, beautiful, perfectly imperfect family.
I would have to say Balance!
The resounding word for me is:
FAITHFUL
My journey these past 2 years has been one on a yellow brick road full of pot holes. Yet, being FAITHFUL is what saw me through 🙂
Have a wonderful week!
“HOPE” – for someone who has suffered with infertility for the last 4 years & numerous ART treatments I have to keep HOPE that 2011 is our year.
2010=Adjusting
2011=Hope
Love Lisa Leonard!
2010 was a really hard year so my word for 2011?
Hope.
THANKFUL!
I have a wonderful husband and two happy, healthy boys. I couldn’t ask for more.
Motivation is mine this year.. I lost mine after my mom died this past summer… Gotta find it again..
Loved. My word is loved. Might sound strange but I have realized more than ever this year that no matter what trials come my way and no matter how hard it gets, that my Father is working it all for my good. And my family is there supporting, caring and holding me every step of the way. I am loved. What a fabulous revelation.
Fearless.
unafraid(p): oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
“fear is a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.”
-Donald Miller
In 2011, we will be focusing on being Fearless in our life, choices, and relationships.
My word for the year is “blessed.” Even though my family is going through a stormy patch, I know that I’m so blessed and I still have so much to be thankful for.
I lovelovelove her collection, I have her ‘whoo do you love!’ necklace and I wear it nearly every day!
My word of the year? Today. I have a tattoo that reads “Forget regret” on one side and “No day but today” on the other–and this has definitely been the year to keep reminding myself to only worry about today.
I have a daughter that was diagnosed w/Autism last year. When I think of her I think,PERFECTION.
My word is hope….because I need it right now.
My word is “grow”….everyday I grow a lil more patient, I grow a lil more wiser, I have grown up alot in these last few years…and my kids, they just wont stop growing!lol
I think my word for 2011 would have to be awe.
I’m in constant awe of my little girl and all of the new things she does everyday. I never thought I could be this lucky. 🙂
Live-working in an pediatric intensive care unit I am constantly reminded to LIVE LIVE LIVE and enjoy every bit of life. It is short and precious.
resilient; I dare life to keep it coming. I can and will fight back..
I think my word would be BLESSED. I am constantly reminded tthat I am blessed by everything God has chosen to give me.
My daughter is 17 years old and going to college this year. I was devastated for loosing my only child, but God had other plans for my life. I’m 9 weeks pregnant! My word should be THANKFUL!
Love.
I have learned so much love since having my daughter. She has taught me well. Last year was hard and I’m trying with all my might to make this one better for my little family. I love them so much and don’t know where I would be without them!
*Blessed*
I am going to live 2011 with Passion.
My word is Love. In all its simply complex glory. I set out this year to live a journey of 365 days of love. Everyday I focus on living that word.
My word is “FAITH” becuase I still have it and believe that good news will come.
Presence.
Keeping life simple and just being in moment with my kids. I let life get too complicated and distracting and that takes away from what is really most important to me. I want to stay focused on the three little people in my life and give them a whole lot of presence 🙂
My word will be “Forgiveness”. i have let anger take over in the last 30 years and i have to forgive to move on and be happy!!!
Content.
Being content in any situation was a big lesson to be learned through 2010.. and not 2011 brings the satisfying feeling of comfort and content.
My word is “hopeful.” 🙂
i have to have 2, i am sorry.
peace and contentment
~ feeling peace and learning to be content.
My word for the year is CONFIDENCE! I am a mom of two beautiful daughters and a full time working mom and recently earned a big promotion! I look forward to having confidence in myself, my marriage, in raising our girls and in my career! Have a blessed 2011!
As a Kindergarten teacher with 29 lovely darlings in my class… my word would have to be PATIENCE! I think patience is something I need in all areas of my life, though… not just work!
Journey to joy through thankfulness…..hard pick….thankful….joy
My word of the year is “hopeful”… we are hopeful that once again God will bless us with another child.
I absolutely love your blog. My word of the year is passion. I hope to live this year to the fullest!
My word is appreciate. We have so much to be thankful for!
Vulnerable. As scary as it can be, much beauty can come from from being vulnerable. And in return, you find you are stronger then you ever realized.
my word is Authenticity.
Im trying to find my authentic self….
and let everyone else get to know her too.
Present.
In both senses of the word. I had neurosurgery last year and I feel like I have a gift of time to spend with my kiddos.
And I’m more aware and more here than I was before.
Content.
I want to work at being happy and content with where I am , what I am doing, and what I have
Fearless! Or… Balance! I can’t decide 🙂
LOVE Lisa Leonard!!!
my word this year- TOGETHER. because I need to get it together, as far as scheduling things, as well as being together with my family 🙂
thanks
Grateful….in just four weeks I’ll be bringing our first lil baby into this world. We struggled with infertility for over 2 1/2 years, so he is definitely a blessing. And I’m grateful for our lil guy on the way, grateful for my wonderful supportive husband, grateful for the heartburn baby boy gives me, grateful for the 3rd trimester insomnia that laughed at me last night (why I even bothered trying to sleep…i don’t know) — I’m just grateful for it all.
My word for 2010 would be change. Lots of changes occurred and the one constant thing about life is that it will always change.
My word is Faith.
Faith that despite the setbacks and uncertainties 2009-2010 brought for my husband and I, it will continue to get better and we will come out stronger, smarter, more at peace with life’s surprises and more in love than ever!
My word would be “Breathe”
My husband is deployed and I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old…sometimes I need to be reminded to just breathe!
I love your blog…you inspire me to be a better mommy for my little boys!
Thankful. I was laid off from my job a little over a year ago (when my daughter was 2 months old) and I’ve been able to be a stay at home mom since. I’m so thankful for the way things turned out & that I’ve been able to be home with our precious daughter. 🙂
definitely ‘patience.’
Although cliche, our 2010 can be summed up with the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait” 🙂
“Accomplish” because this years goals is all about that!
Strong….
Through good times and bad, what doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger! I am realizing how strong I truly can be and how strong I already am!
My word is laugh….because we do so much of that around here with three little boys, and when things get hectic, it’s the only thing that saves my sanity! And you can never have too much of it.
Inspired. Others inspire me and keep my drive going. Great giveaway!!
Lisa’s stuff is beautiful!
My word for the year is NEW. Not NEW things necessarily, but new baby, new to us house, new adventures. New-ness.
My post about it is here: http://cant-wait-till-its-over.blogspot.com/2011/01/new.html
I am a recent follower and LOVE your blog. You are truly inspirational.
My word for the year is ‘REJUVENATE’.
A word the pertains to so much I have in store for 2011.
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Cherish!
Every moment.
Every person.
Everything.
My word would be: example. As in, lead by example. Lead a life my son will one day look to as an example of what a good life should be. Love hard, pray hard, work hard…
I just LOVE the jewelry! I asked for a few of Lisa’s pieces for Christmas, but all the $ went to the little one’s Christmas, as it should. 🙂
My word for 2011 is gratitude.
Exploration….because it all needs exploring. The people in our lives, this big beautiful world, the reasons behind what we do and why. So I’ll oblige…
My word is blissful. That’s where I find myself after this life changing year!
I was thinking my word would be time. Time could serve as a reminder that it justs goes to fast. However, as I look at my beautiful boys that are quickly approaching 8 & 5 and wonder how the time passes so quickly…I realize my word is Cherish. So 2011….CHERISH.
I have a couple of words…. Blessed – love- family
Laughter. With three teenagers in the house there needs to be a lot of it. When there is not, perspective goes flying out the window.
Mine is patience. It’s never been my strong suit, but becoming a mother has definitely increased my ability in that arena. Patience for my daughter comes relatively easy…it’s more about having patience for myself. For allowing time and space for myself without becoming frustrated or restless. Just being. I’ve been accomplished at many things, but in 36 years of life, patience has not been one of them. So I am learning. And now that I have a 1 year old, emerging toddler, there will be a need for it to grow and become a familiar friend!
ENOUGH.
I went through a painful divorce, moved halfway across the world, went back to school to get my masters, setting up a new business, and learned so much about who I am, all my fears and the little what ifs that hold me back, the healing and learning that I am enough.
Every time I think about that word, it makes me just tear up and be so incredibly grateful to be “here”.
Love the blog, and your reminder to constantly live out loud this one crazy beautiful life.
Thank you.
Choices! I have a choice to make everyday about what I do and how I do it.
Determined
faith- that my mothering instinct would kick in when he arrived (it did), that he would make it through the first tough 2 weeks (he did), and that after all the needles, surgeries, and doctors, he will be a happy, healthy, strong little boy, still relying on faith for this one.
I love Lisa Leonard and my word of the year would be FAMILY!
My word is peace. Thanks for sharing more photos of your sweet family….
my word would be courage.
courage to keep going and try again when things are rough and everyone is telling you to just give in.
Faith
Trusting that there is one who will take care of it all in the great-out-there… believing when it is difficult. Yep, word of the year is Faith.
Joy!
Can I choose “sleep”? Ok, no.
How about patience? That is my word.
My word this year is “Try”
Flexibility
Simply ‘Focused’ is my word for this year. Love your blog!
complete.
My word for 2011 is giving.
Giving more of myself to my friends and family, and to people who I am just meeting.
“Blessed” Though 2010 started off very rough, we made it through and are doing better than ever! Love this jewelry!
Determined would have to be my word! I am Determined to loose weight, Determined be a better Mom and Wife, Determined to enjoy each moment with my kids and Determined to love life (regardless of what happens)
I would say worthwhile.
I love that vendor.
My word is, well two this year, SIMPLIFY and DECLUTTER!
We have become self proclaimed pack rats over the past couple of years. I feel we are starting to come out of the “cloud” of things that have just gone downhill. We’re on our climb back up that hill and I am more than ever determined to get out of this funk.
🙂
Teri
My word of the year is LIVE. I want to live my life to the fullest, and feel all the joy and pain because of it. I want to truly live and experience new things!
my word is breathe. it’s been a busy year and i am realizing how much i need to stop and just breathe and soak in life more, especially my wonderful family.
Endurance. Strength. Grace.
Last year was a hard year for us, but we endured. This year promises to be just as hard and bring just as many changes, so I pray that we endure with as much strength and grace as we did last year.
And I just have to say that I LOVE Lisa’s “through my lens” necklace!
My word would be –
Breathe
You cant plan for everything, but all you can do it take a deep breath and go with it…..
BREATH
Because sometimes I forget.
My word would be “Contentment.” I learned life doesn’t have to be perfect to be off-the-charts amazing. I am content with where I am, how I am! That is a big step for me.
My word is “Faith”… in myself, in others and the world around me… just keeping the Faith !!
Blessed. So very, very blessed.
Determined.
“Leap”
I had a job I hated … for a long time. It was killing my soul. I received a phone call for an interview with an agency I loved. A good paying job. But I would have to take the last hours I had left at my hated job, risk losing it, to interview at this job. I said no. The woman on the phone asked me if I was sure. I said no. I set up the appointment. I got the job. I’ve never been happier doing what I do now.
I took a leap. And I landed on my feet. Had I not, I knew I had friends and family to catch me. From now on, I’m okay making that jump.
<3
My word of the year would be “Live”. This year i’ve learnt that you need to enjoy life, and to anything you want to do. Life is what you make of it! xx
fearless.
With friends I can be,
With my hubby I am,
For my children I will be,
my word is “normal”…I need to learn to appreciate the normal days so much more than I do now…
Love,it starts and ends with love <3 I’m in so love with my 2 girls and Husband! Couldnt’ be happier!
Grace is one of my favorite words. I always said if I had a little girl her name would be Grace. Alas, I have 4 boys so it is not to be.
I think my word this year though is determined.
Patience. Patience with others, with myself, and with life itself.
“growing” would be my word for the year. i am learning to grow from every situation, good and bad.
My word would be “courage” for so many reasons
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday
Smiles
CB
Last year would’ve been EXPECTANT, as we tried to get pregnant starting in January, succeeded in March, and I spent the whole year, up until December 30th, looking forward to our little girl’s arrival.
For 2011, though, I’d have to say FRESH–a fresh start as a SAHM (it will be my first time unemployed for more than 2 months since I was 17) in a fresh new home (that had never been lived in by anyone before) with a fresh new life (who hopefully won’t be too fresh a little girl when she gets bigger, hee hee).
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my word is joy…”be joyful in all circumstances”
My word is patience. I just had our fifth child and I am writing my dissertation while teaching for two schools. I need to remember to be patient every day with every thing.
My word is laugh. I love to make people laugh, and I have to remind myself to laugh through the hardships I”m dealing with.
Thankful. Thankful for the room over our heads and a healthy family. We take that for granted sometimes.
Family. We’ll become one of three in March!
The word of the year is BREATH. It has been a stretching hard year. And the one ahead of us is going to be harder (in different, hopefully better, ways). I (unconsciously) hold my breath when I’m stressed, which gives me a headache, which makes my stress worse. I just need to BREATH, breath and remember: there’s grace enough. This moment is what it is.
My word: Perspective. Because perspective is everything. And sometimes I need to shift my perspective and realize just how very blessed and fortunate I am.
Hope
Although times have been tough and things may even get worse before they get better, I am hopeful that I will make it through this rough patch and manage to hold onto my home and my animals for another year. Or two. Or three…
Hope!
I think my word of the year would have to be……………
Love
It may sound simple, and easy pick, but I just can’t think of a better one for this down to the depths then floating on a mountain top year. When I thought my world was falling apart, love brought me back up. When I went to bed at night, scared out of my mind, love gave me hope. So love it is.
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Searching! Pick me! Pick me!
Strength –
I want to be strong for my family and have strength to over come the little things. The strength to take a deep breath when I get a little mad; the strength to cry when I should rather than let it build; the strength to show my son how to love the world around him despite the flaws we might find.
my one word would be “free”…free to be who I am totally and not care what anyone thinks of me. Free to be creative and let the house go without one ounce of guilt attached…oh would that not be lovely!
Balance
My word of the year is: healing.
I’m expecting my first baby, a little girl. The pregnancy has been very difficult, in more ways than I’ll go into here, but the end is approaching and my husband and I are so excited to finally be so close to meeting her.
The whole experience, as physically and emotionally tough as it has been, has gone a long way to healing some old wounds from my own childhood. I feel like her birth will be a new birth for me, too.
JOY – the lasting kind that comes from inside 🙂
My word of the year might be “pause”
I need to remember to pause in my busy day-to-day life to remember the wonderful things I am blessed with instead of focusing on the negative.
My word of the year is stamina.. I would love to end my day as strong as I begin it 🙂
my word is brave 🙂
Ashley Jean
Imagination!
This is a brilliant new year for me and my little family- my husband and I welcomed a little lady in to our lives this past September and we’re finding our creative and imaginative childhood spirits are working their ways back to the surface. Fun, fun days ahead for 2011 🙂
“Relax”. . . I’m uptight about things I can’t control. There are so many words that could describe this year, but this is the one I work on the hardest.
“Balance”- as in “work/life balance” but with more “life” and less “work”.
My word of the year is love. I’m an Army wife and recently was diagnosed with MS. With my husband and family’s love, I’ll rock this next deployment and get through whatever else life throws at me!
Content…. Hoping to let daily worries roll off my back and to enjoy my new daughter
My word of the year would have to be “Nelson”, my new little boy has changed my life forever!
My word is Elevate. I love your blog…just recently found it. Thank you for lifting my spirits.
Yield.
To give way to words, argument, and disbeliefs in myself. A constant reminder to stop and ask if these are “the small things” I want in my life. And to be patient, to slow down, and love myself.
HOPE.
bliss.
Our family has experienced so much this year… my husband returning from Iraq, a much desired pregnancy, our daughter turning 2, the news of yet another year deployment, two moves {soon to be three} and through it all we wake up ever day remembering how blessed we are. Our life while not perfect is absolutely blissful.
Trust. Another one thats easy to say but hard to do 😉
My word is Purposeful!
Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”
I am excited to live with purpose according to the plans the Lord has for us.
Love the give away- gorgeous!
my word would be content, learning to be content with where we live and where we are in life even though it’s far from what I expected, yet somehow just the right place all at once.
My word this year is “Grace”, and not only because it’s my daughter’s name. 😉
Enjoy.
Don’t just look to the next thing. Take a minute and enjoy whats already there.
My word is “endure” . xo
Determined.
This year brings a lot of change for my family – change that will be hard but will put us in a better place. And we are determined to stick with it and see it through, knowing we wiill be better for it on the other side.
My word would have to be “Healing”….not yet there, but I will be 🙂
Have a great rest of your weekend,
Jaclyn
breathe… just breathe, when it gets stuff just breathe, when it’s great remember to breathe and soak it up!
Spirited!
BREATHE. And evertythign else will fall into place.
BREATHE. And evertythign else will fall into place.
My word is Patience. My grandmother always reminds me to practice P.T.A. – patience, tolerance, acceptance
Beautiful! I would have to say my word of the year is breathe… with a stop in front of it because I feel so busy sometimes!
Blessed.
For having my wonderful husband and new precious baby boy that we welcomed into our lives in November.
My families word of the year is “serve”. Serve our Lord, serve ourselves, and serve each other.
We always involve the children in deciding our word of the year, and this year my 3 year old suggested “garden” as the WOTY. 🙂 That’s not the word we chose, but we will definitely have a garden this year!
And look at your big girl Nella! Standing up and so happy and proud! Love her!
Inspired
Dream……….
The picture of Brett and Nella is grand, gave me a big smile!
My word of the year is creative. I’m going to grab it, throw it up on my shoulder and run with it!
Happy weekend!
My word of the year is ‘patience.’ My son was born the same day as Nella, and we’ve been learning all about patience with him! 🙂
Simplify. I really want to get rid of a lot of the extras or distractions and focus on all of my boys (Hubby and Sons). The word has dual meaning because I’m cutting out junk food and all of those extras too to simplify my diet.
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My word of the year is faith. Learning to walk by faith is a constant reminder of how good life can be!
“BELIEVE”
Love
Diana x
Hopeful. Its a year of change in our family. My cousin is struggling with cancer, at 13. Our first son will complete our family of 6…..bit changes make me hopeful for a happy future.
Present. I want to be fully present wherever I am. For my kids…husband….friends.
My word for the year is “grow”. This year, I am focusing on growing into a better person, a better mother, a better wife, a better daughter, a better ME!
My word this year is perseverance. My son’s karate teacher constantly brings the word up during his classes and taught them the definition of “to never give up”. I tend to not follow through or even begin somethings for fear of becoming overwhelmed or failure and rejection. This year, I want to overcome my fears and be persistent in my actions
Perseverance. Trusting God has plans for our family,through the storms.My other word would be Chiseled. Recently I’ve felt like if I was a carving,I’d look like a mess.But,I’m just being chiseled into the person I’m supposed to be.
changing is my word.. I like capable… that might work too…
my word would be “accept”. Thank you for this, and helping us to reflect a little deeper on the year.
Bliss– searching for it, looking for, creating it, loving it.
My word for 2011 is undoubtedly “excited.” I’m so excited to watch my baby girl grow and learn so many new things.
Thanks for sharing your life with us.
My word of the year would be “breathe”. My husband is currently deployed and I am solo parenting our three boys. We don’t have any family close to us, so it’s just me and the boys. Sometimes life gets chaotic and overwhelming. In those moments I need to take a step back and breathe and remember that we will make it through that moment and we will make it through the rest of this deployment.
As I look back over the year I think “determined” is my word. I am awfully in love with the ‘imperfect’ necklace though!
EMBRACE.
Embrace the good, the bad, the silly and the serious. Each has a place in our life. Thank you for the inspiration that comes with each new post!
Katie (Grant’s mama)
awed
By everything my two little girls can do and their ability to show me the world in a whole new light.
Driven. To accomplish more, love more, be more to those I love.
Hello, I’ve been following your blog for quite a number of months now, and I feel it’s time to say something. Love your kids (even though we do not know each other); love your photos.
I think my word summing up the year would be simplicity. Just to not overdo things; just to let it be and cherish things how they are.
It is hard to pick just one!!! I will have to go with:
Joyful
hopeful
I just adore reading your blog Kelle and you sure do inspire me to be a better friend and mother. Thank you!!!
My word of the year would have to be Voyage
{Believe}…..you CAN if you BELIEVE! 😉
My word of the year would be “disclosure.” I’m learning that relationships involve pursuit and honest disclosure. I’m learning to how to do that…
strength.
After 2 miscarriages and 3 surgeries, I still believe ‘I have a little life in me yet, I know I have a lot of strength left’ and will continue to hope for a baby 🙂
My word of the year would is “possible.” Although times are a bit tough and scary at the moment, deep down I know anything is possible and amazing things are ahead.
Loving the photos today kelle! Standing Nella brought a smile to my face!
i am a huge lisa leonard fan, truly. my word for this year is GRACE.
My word would be Growing. I’m growing in Christ more everyday. It’s been a long journey and he’s blessed me every step of the way even when I didn’t realize it.
my word is hope. everyday i wake up, i have so much hope for the new day.
My “word” is more of a phrase…Worth the wait. I get so impatient waiting for things but when they finally do happen its always worth the wait! I just need to remember that and trust that things will happen when they are supposed to happen.
My word is peace….I finally have it in my life and intend to drink it up!
my word…hmmm. for all the talking other bloggers have done on this topic, i really haven’t given it any thought for myself. maybe hope, or renewal. something positive that says i’m looking forward to the coming year, and it’s going to be better than the one i’m leaving behind.
My word of the year is positive. Because I’ve seen people who have real troubles, and my life isn’t troubled. I have so much to smile about and so much positivity to find.
My word of the year is “patience”. Patience with myself — allowing myself to fail at this wife/momma/daughter/sister/friend thing once in a while! Patience with my husband, patience with my daughter, and patience enough to live in the moment and not always be rushing to the next stage of our lives.
hadn’t really thought about my word of the year until now. I think PATIENCE is it. as my kids get older (7, 6, and 4 1/2) I am beginning to realize my patience isn’t what it used to be and I need it back! between that, work(a new job and still an old one), relating to my husband, and learning to deal with a unrelationship w/my inlaws I need a lot of PATIENCE.
Fearless.
I want to be fearless of the unknown in life. I want to embrace every single moment of everyday with my son & also remember who I am as a person, not just as a momma.
I signed up to run a 1/2 marathon on March 13 & it has been the most empowering experience!
I’m gonna say “hope”
last year was a bit on the discouraging side. But the future is a blank slate! So here’s to hope!
Grateful. I am grateful for a loving husband, two wonderful daughters, and caring extended family, and the ability to take a year maternity leave to be with my girls everyday.
Your blog is so lovely and this jewelry is beautiful.
The word I would choose is “present.”
With two small children, I want to be present in each moment, fully here with them.
present
Happy
Simplify – in ways that can make our family life more meaningful, in moments that are too overwhelming, just in general.
NEW is my word this year. So many reasons to choose this word! I am hopeful that it’s meaning to me will evolve as the year progresses.
“Faith” To keep me believing that everything will work out in the end.
Adventure. Have one. Make one. Take those curve balls that life throws you and see them as one.
cherish. I want to cherish each moment.
serenity~ that is my hope for everyday that I can find a peaceful acceptance followed by that deep breath ~~~~
I would have to say my word for 2010 would have to be ‘FAITH’… without it, I wouldn’t have made it through.
My word for the year is “grateful”. I have really tried to take a step back when I take things for granted or am wishing for what I dont have and remembering how many things I have to be grateful for.
My word for the year is “strong.” It was a rough year, and I discovered how strong I really am, able to handle a lot.
.FAITH.
Support. I decided on this word at the end of last year, and I never would have guessed how much it would come into play in such a short time.
my word would be courage.
having a handmade business takes so much courage, but it’s the best risk my hubby and i have ever taken.
🙂
My word for the year is “trust.”
I’m a 20 year old starting to make grown up choices and decisions.
This year, I need to trust that I will make the decisions that are best and know how to follow God’s plan for my life.
I love your blog. It inspires me to hope for happiness, especially when life turns out so unexpectedly wonderful.
Believe
justmared@yahoo.com
One word for my 2010…. “Heavenly”
My word of the year is ‘willpower’.
Authenticity. 🙂
my word is content
Loving. <3
Change.
This is the first year of my life where I am not a student. My first time having a “real” grown-up job. I just joined a gym. So many things in my life are changing that for the first time, I don’t know what I’ll be like or what I’ll be doing in even a few months from now!
Also, that first picture is ADORABLE!
Change.
This is the first year of my life where I am not a student. My first time having a “real” grown-up job. I just joined a gym. So many things in my life are changing that for the first time, I don’t know what I’ll be like or what I’ll be doing in even a few months from now!
Also, that first picture is ADORABLE!
My word is HOPE!
PATIENCE – raising 3 little very busy boys, and learning I have patience I didn’t know I had 🙂
My word is FOCUS I have such a hard time getting my stuff together!
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INTENTIONAL… with two little girls (1 and 3), no job (just laid off from a pharma sales job last week), and thinking about heading back to school I want every minute of my day to be purposeful, accounted for, and done with intention 🙂
I love reading your blog–your girls are gorgeous and so blessed to have a mama like you.
Instead of making a new years’ resolution, I pick a word. This year–strength.
Thanks for the giveaway!
faith is my word. To have faith in God, in friends, in Family.
This year I will make peace with my past, so I can move on and make myself a brighter future as I grow as a person. My word for 2011 must be “vokse” (growth).
Better.
Balance – 2011 is going to be the year I figure out how to find balance.
Those are simply beautiful, I’d love to win one with the words…
‘Well fed’
HAHAHA! Because it’s nicer than the alternatives, but we really sucked all we can out of this year, and we are enjoying it’s abundance…..
OK- maybe
‘abundance’ would be better !
xoxo,
Lori
Entyced
My little man of 2010 has me hooked :).
be.
My word, is Learn! There is so much to learn and take from this life, and 2010 was the biggest year thus far for this!
My word? Perseverance. Nursing school with 2 little kids and a house and a husband, let’s just say perseverance and me are well acquainted.
Interestingly, I’ve been thinking about this for a while…taking from yesterday and building tomorrow…while enjoying today.
My word: Passionate
My word for the year is “lovingwonderfulness” Yeah, I know. But it’s MY word. It’s what I strive for with our first little baby who is now a whopping 5 months old. In a perfect world, that’s how she would describe her life.
My word for the year is blessed.
My word for 2010 was definitely BIG.
It was a BIG year for me and my family.
I got married, had my right ovary removed, found out I was pregnant two weeks later, survived graduate school with a complicated pregnancy, had a baby and graduated with my masters degree.
ALL IN ONE YEAR!
I’m hoping that my word for 2011 is RELAX, but my little guy is always keeping me on my toes 🙂
I had necklaces made just like these for my bridesmaids when I got married from an artist in Austin Texas. I had each girl send me a list of words that described their lives and I chose the one I felt I saw the most in them. It was such a fun gift to give and see their reactions!
My word this past year was Togetherness. I had a year of connectivity with friends, family, and loved ones that I had never experienced before. Not to say we had never been connected, but it brought that bond to a place none of us had ever been. Incredible year.
Enlighten! But then again I probably can think of a library of options for these beautiful necklaces considering we just had our first little baby girl a few months ago & my heart is overflowing with emotions toward her & life. Maybe “Loving Kindness” because that is a motto I try to live by every day. Thanks for all you do Kelle! Laura (Sposa Seating on FB)
Driven 🙂 To accomplish great things this year!
2010 couldn’t have been any worse.
Hope.
Hope that things will someday get better.
My son was born with kidney disease on May 12, 2008. He began dialysis at just two months of age and on July 8, 2010 at 26 months old, he received my right kidney. In September of 2010 we found out that he was rejecting his new kidney. After a month of strong IV medications, he is now healthy and has a kidney that is working just as it should. So instead of using a word to desribe our 2010 I am going to use a word to describe our last 3 years with a child who was born with a condition that should have killed him, but through our strength, determination and faith we all survived and we all came through it much stronger than we were going into it.
So my words are: strength, determination, faith and pride
My word would be Fearless. This is what I want to be in my life. Beautiful Jewelery!
My word of the year is Leap. I do an awful lot of looking, and I just started to finally do some leaping. This year is going to be exciting and scary as I pursue my biggest goals. Each leap brings me closer!
My word for 2011 is “peaceful”
My word for 2011 is Patience
Jen
I know others have already chosen this word, but it is the one that best fits for me too. My word is “Blessed”. We lost our baby in August 2010 and were devastated, but God carried us through and showed us the positive. Then in November 2010 we were blessed with another pregnancy and it is going well. I am now 13.3 weeks and all is well. What a blessing. This year we are being blessed with the purchase of our own home. Our very first home we have ever owned. We will close on it in just six days. So how’s that for a great 2011? A new house and a new baby! I am truly “Blessed”! I would love to win such a special piece of jewelry to represent how God has carried us through heartbreak into the light. Sorry for such a long comment, I just felt compelled to share. Thank you for listening and for sharing those beautiful girls of yours with us. You bring me a smile every day!
Forgiveness.
My word is “change.”
My word would be dream. Because if you can dream anything is possiable
Balance!
Love all the birthday love lately!
Patience. I don’t always have it, but strive for it every day 🙂
Joy.
Loving every minute with my sweet new baby and my wonderful husband.
Patience. 10 years between my last baby and new new baby = brushing up on my patience. 1st time parent for my husband = brushing up on my patience:)
Accomplish! This year I am taking charge fo a part of my life I have ignored for far to long. I will be healthy. I will be doing a Iron Girl Tri at the begining of August. Anytime I feel the mental boogie man try to scare me back into my corner I think of Nella. She inspires me, your life inspires me so I will rock this bad boy out and ACCOMPLISH this wild n crazy goal I have set.
Strength! Because of what I’ve endured this past year, that is the one thing I’ve gained more than anything, and a little bit of faith, gratefulness and thanks that I got through it all.
Look at Nella go! Standing there with a little bit of wall support. She sure is growing, and changing each and every day.
And that leads right into my word of the year. Change.
Change in lifestyle, in attitude, in gratitude. Change into making each and everyday valuable, enjoyable, and celebratory. Change into making each day a fresh new start.
2010 word- Redeemed {Our marriage, our jobs, our hope, all of it}
2011- Trust {Trust in what’s to come and that it is just right for us, at every step}
Blessed…I am blessed. I have so much…and this year promises to be tough…so, I need to remember daily how very blessed I am.
Mine is “courageous”. 🙂
Thanks for your inspiring blog!
strength. That is my word for the year. I have lots of it right now and am working on finding some more! Love your writing.
My word is learn because I did a whole lot of that this year, in an assortment of different ways.
I knew my word right away – present. I want to be present in each and every moment. Especially the little day-to-day things.
“purpose”
To live each moment, each day, my life with purpose.
my word this year is
BREATHE
I dont stop and do enough of it.
always moving from one thing to the next.
Blessed. I am happier now then I ever imagined possible. Wonderful husband, 2 beautiful girls, great family, amazing friend…What more does a girl need?!
My word for the year is change. There are a few changes I want to make in my life and I am finally ready to make them happen.
FEARLESS…you cant be afraid of what is to come!
I don’t have one word…but I just read a perspective that rang so true.
Your burdens are what you love the most in life. Embrace them.
At first I was taken aback by the idea, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt enlightened. The things that weigh the most heavily on us concern those that we love the most. I had never really thought about how fortunate I am to carry the burdens that I do.
So I can I go with two words? “blessedly burdened”? Don’t know that I’d put it on a necklace though!
My word is
BREATHE
I dont stop and do enough of it.
Always moving from one thing to the next so quickly
“Giving”
my word for the year is “chillax” but not in the take a vacation kind of way. My daughter is going to be turning into a toddler this year and i know these can be hard times. testing limits, discovering how to make messes, tantrums etc…. and i just need to be able to say to myself “chillax!! it is no big deal. enjoy all these moments (even though i want to pull my hair out and scream). messes can be cleaned, tears can be dried. she will be all grown up very soon and someday i will be praying to God to bring back my little mess making, tantrum throwing baby girl”
my word would have to be relax… life gets busy, I get stressed out easily. I worry if I’m being a good enough mom, a good enough wife. a good enough coworker. I need to just relax.
My word of the year is family. Our family grew this year and it has brought so much joy and love into our lives. Family is #1!
Hopeful!
My mantra is “I’m thankful for today & hopeful for tomorrow”
My word is “bliss” since our little man has brought this to our family and much more.
Acceptance…….
Acceptance of Alex, myself and my life. It’s a lofty goal, but I really need this weight off my shoulders and I do hope I can pull it off.
LAUGHTER!
what would the world be without it? motherhood is filled with it. it is beautiful, therapudic and necessary!
hmmm…how’s about Inspire. I am inspired by many throughout the year, especially my kids and my goal is to hopefully inspire someone else this coming year,
My word is strength,when I was 13 weeks pregnant last year with my daughter they started seeing abnormalities on her ultrasounds. The last few months of 2010 were full of tests, false hope and then a diagnosis, a very large missing piece of chromosome 17. Baby Brennan passed away at 20 weeks on January 19th, 2011. This year I need strength.
My word is: ADVENTUROUS!
In 2011 we will welcome our second child into the world! We will leave this temporary home-away-from-home that the Mr. and I first put down roots by starting our careers and welcomed our daughter into this world- all to move back home where my husband was offered a new job in his field! In the small town where the Mr. and I grew up! Where grandparents can snuggle our babies and cousins can run around! 2011 is a huge blessing that is filled with unknowns.
“patience” for 2011.
i need to remember to breathe, because there is a plan.. i just need to be patient. 🙂
Oh my goodness, that picture of Nella standing against the wall just tickles me 🙂
One word…. that’s tough…
I think I’ll go with INSPIRE.
I have been so inspired by those around me to be the person I want to be, and in that balance have been able to inspire others in return. Yep, that’s the one right there 🙂
My word is “grow.” There are many obvious way I am growing, as I am due with my second child in two months. But there are so many other areas of my life I would like to grow in! 🙂
My word for the year is “grateful”
I’m sure you hear this all the time, but I love your blog. . .and who doesn’t love hearing all about how wonderful they are??
Generous. . .with my time, my money, with my forgiveness, with my judgements. . .so much
I’m sure you hear this all the time, but I love your blog. . .and who doesn’t love hearing all about how wonderful they are??
Generous. . .with my time, my money, with my forgiveness, with my judgements. . .so much
Possibilities
This year is going to be filled with opportunities to change my direction and allow me to choose to fulfill my life in different ways. I’m looking forward to all sorts of possibilities!
My word is LAUGH!
I have two beautiful and very funny little girls, Molly and Emily, who make me LAUGH each and every day!
fireworks———****
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Maybe I’ll have some this year?
My word for what I want to achieve in 2011 is “stretch.” I want to stretch myself, body and mind and push myself beyond my comfort zone, trying things I wouldn’t normally attempt. I also have it in my head that we might try for baby #2 this year – so some incidental stretching may just happen this year!
Are you kidding??? Oh to win this… With a degree to finish, a baby on the way, and a major move on the horizon, I have so many words… I’d have to pick “diligence”…
My word for the year is thankful! I am extra thankful this year because my 2 week old was admitted into the hospital a few days after bringing him home. I THANK GOD every day that everything turned out okay and that we now can be a happy family at home!
My word of the year “compassion”. My Noah teaches us this every day!!!
Simplicity – I work from home and am blessed with the ability to be able to spend my days with my 2 year old son. We are in the process of preparing our family and our home for the arrival of our daughter this spring, and things seem to get chaotic very easily. So, this year I am striving for simplicity – redefining our needs & wants, enjoying the small things in life, and cherishing all of our blessings as they come.
Relax!
I will be 40 this year and my only child will start Kindergarten!!
Hope.
Believe in a better day, believe in yourself, believe in your family and faith.
“Open” would be my word for 2011.
mine is “heart” because i was just diagnosed with a heart condition that will take me wherever it will take me. at 35 my heart needs some extra love.
My word is fortunate.
unique… as in our journies are unique, our decisions are unique, our mistakes are unique… and somehow they can all be threaded together.
Beautiful post and giveaway, Kelly….
My word for this new year is…..
Beloved
Thank you!
Carol
Empower
because I am in charge of my life and have the power to change things if I allow myself.
my word is either “blessed” or “cherished”…I am so blessed, and I feel like this year has taught me so much about myself and the (amazing) plans God has for me
unconditional
unconditional love
unconditional strength
unconditional hope
My word of the year :
Tenacity
To never give up, to always find a way to succeed in my parenting, my marriage, my faith, and my business. We just had another little girl three weeks ago, and it’s amazing (as you know) how life can change so drastically with a new little life in your home. I am determined to make her first year of life awesome.
TENACIOUS
Patience! 🙂
My word is strength. I’ll need it this year as I’m about to have my 4th son. Maybe the word should be blessed though, as that’s how I feel.
(I tried commenting before and got an error, I hope I’m not double commenting)
Patience. I had zero, then I had my daughter and I’m learning to calm down. Things will not always go my way! I only hope to become more patient in the new year! Love Your blog and this jewelry!
Prayerful! That is my word…love it! Thanks for teaching us to enjoy the small things!
I’m going with ’embrace.’ We’re embracing love, babies, snow, challenges, and big life changes this year!
Kathleen in Chicago
Faith – Faith that God doesn’t give us anything more then we can handle. And that those to whom much is given, much is expected.
Love the word of the year idea – mine would be thanks.
Love the first picture! So cute!
perseverence.
Hope!
Patience.
It may take some time, but my Maddy will reach her goals.
I think ‘Live’- I feel as if so much of the past several years have been on hold- On hold for my husband to finish his residency, start a practice, get our house- I have realized that my kids keep growing and their life is not on ‘hold’ we have one shot and life is not a dress rehearsal- I am very focused on changing the things I need to change to live the life I want-
I am also hosting an Etsy giveaway for a World Map Wall decal- would LOVE it if you entered:
http://ladyofthearts.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-world-map-from-wall-decors.html
forgiveness
Love and blessings
the doughtys
My word is balance… learning to take the good with the bad, the happy with the sad… feel your emotions and also put a smile on and keep moving.
Resilient.
We had preemie born 2.5 mths early and stayed in the NICU for 53 days last year just a few weeks before Nella was born. I used to read your posts while my son was in the hospital.
We’ve also been through a nasty custody battle, resulting in my stepson living with us. It’s still ongoing (3+ years), but I think we’ve battled through the worst of it. We’ve learned that we can handle ANYTHING.
Teresa
http://www.preparingforthebaby.com
my word for the year would be “confident”, ability for me to enter into this big world confidently encountering new people and making new friendships 🙂
My word for 2011 is Balance!
Growth. I hope to keep growing in my faith and learning to give love more generously.
I think my word would be “embrace”. There are major life changes for our family this year, and instead of being fearful or apprehensive, I want to embrace every change as they come.
My word is “deeper”. I so desperately want to go deeper in all of my relationships…with my husband, my son, my family and friends, and most of all with God.
Faith…would be my word… I am doing my best to have faith that everything will be all right!
My word for 2010 is Strength. I have learned so much about myself this year.
My word for 2010 is Strength. I have learned so much about myself this year.
AMAZING…this year will be the best…not only will I bet getting engaged but then I get to plan my life with the man of my dreams and make very dream come true.
I think my word for the year would be Adventure. At first, I was going to say strength, to get through what this year has to bring us still, but I’m too positive to dwell on the scary things, so, i’ll take my adventure and go on whatever course it takes me! My adventure this year is the pending birth of our first child, due in just 5 weeks. Then, my husband’s job is taking him to another state for a minimum 6 months… that will be another long adventure in itself with a newborn.
JOY…with a capital J.O.Y!!!
My word last year was trust…it was a hard year. Now I’m moving on to and through and around and over and under joy; I’ll take it any way I can get it!
My word is FAITH.
Faith that whatever is meant to happen will happen.
My word is “love”.
love life
love family
love yourself
love others
No other word really sums up life so well. Would “love” to win this for Valentines Day!
ash
EMPOWERED
Adventure!
With four liitle ones, you never know what you’re gonna get!
Hope
Last year was tough with the loss of my husband’s job, tough family issues, etc.
I hope for my husband to find a job and then to be pregnant this year!
I also hope to be a blessing to others more than ever before.
My word for 2011 is “blessed”. My baby boy made me a mamma in 2010 and every morning that I wake up, and see his smiling face peeking over his crib, I am hit with a million tiny blessings.
brave
adaptable (is that even a word?!)
Bring another baby into our family in June + a 2yr + a hubby that travels all the time. I need to be adaptable.
Content: in a state of peaceful happiness, not wishing for more.
This year i’m going to try to be more content with what I have. My kids, husband, family, home and money! We have so much more than some and I need to remind myself daily of this.
My word is “love”. I am so blessed with a beautiful little family that will likely grow in the next couple of years.
my word is venia-latin for grace and acceptance, it is also a tattoo on my right shoulder.
STRENGH!!!!
My word is resilience…because even when you hear it can’t be done, it really can.
My word thise year is familytime.
Shine.
I want to shine brighter this year and take the moments to see others shine too.
Holly xoxoxo
Patience!
We are right in the middle of genetic testing for my 5 yr old and I have to be patient! Things will turn out like they are supposed to and we will deal with what is to come!
My word is “love”. Just love love love!
kendradiaries@hotmail.com
BREATHE
I have to remind myself to just BREATHE. With 2 girls (10 & 7) I forget to ‘just breathe’ sometimes.
Trust – God will lead the way!
My word is ‘Hope’ and has been for the last couple years. I even tattoed it on my arm, with a little Braille underneath to represent my son.
Loving all you do in this blog! 🙂 -Esther
As I go through this next year as a student, a newly Single Mommy, and a flawed person, the word that will guide me is STRENGTH. I must find that strength within me to face each and every day.
just…”breathe”
Mine would have to be grateful.
My word is, simplify.
My word is Grace. To receive it, extend it and live in it.
I am aiming for FOCUSED – I keep reminding myself throughout the day that I need to stay focused when I home with my three little ones! Have a great weekend!! It looks like sooo much fun at your house.
My word for this year will be Strength. I have a son leaving for
Afghanistan soon and I’m hoping for strength for both of us.
My word would be dream
For a long time I stopped dreaming I felt that there was no sence of having dreams for the future because they wouldn’t come true.
Now I am starting to see again that dreams can come true!!
Inspired.
My word is patience. Something I’ve discovered that I have more than I thought I did.
Community – My family and I are so lucky to be surrounded by such amazing people. This year I want them to feel how much we appreciate them.
Courageous. I do not have a competitive bone in my body and there are obstacles to face this year.
Inspired– and things like your blog help to do that each day! Thank you.
My word is remission. Last year was my husbands 1st year of remission from hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Nella and her daddy! So incrediblly adorable!!
My word of the year is BLESSED. My little boy was born last year and I can’t think of another word that better captures what he has meant to us and how good God has been to our little family.
Fearless…or trying hard to be.
I think my word would have to be “trust.”
I need to trust God more.
My word is CONNECT. I’m striving to make connections with old friends, new friends, family and people I work with in my life.
My word of the year is “patience.” I’m praying God gives me some…
My word this year is “Amazing”…
as in “Girl you’re amazing, just the way you are”
cause I AM! Just as imperfect as I am.
ooo. my word will beeeee perseverance. this year ive got some tough challenges, and i just keep thinking ive got to simply keep on keeping on. i. can. do. it.
T H A N K F U L
My word for 2011 is content. 🙂
Aww Nella looks so proud of herself for standing! Such a cutie!
My word of the year would be Perseverance.
adventure.
My word(s) for 2011 are “be still.” I guess I could make it into one word – bestill. 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
My word would be courage. Love that picture of daddy and girls playing!
Embrace. Change, good fortune, blessings, heartache, friendships, love.
my word for this year is breathe. our boys are 7, 6, and almost 2 and hubby says these are the best years of our lives with them. soon they will be teenagers and we will just be “the parents” so i truly want to sit back and relax this year and truly try to “be” in the moment. i love lissa’s designs and have been dying to get the necklace with the 4 hearts in a mason jar. it symbolizes my boys, one big heart for hubby and 3 for my 3 monkeys. it is beautiful! happy weekend!
One word doesn’t seem enough! Blessed, content, happy, simplify, laugh, enjoy! Can’t pick just one!
patience ♥
My word this year is believe! I believe in miracles!
Thoughtful. That’s my word this year, because I want to remember to be more thoughtful to those around me.
My word this year is purpose. I’ve always loved that Dolly Parton quote that said, “Find out who you are. Do it on purpose.” So this year, I’m trying to live more purposefully. Love the blog. Happy Sunday!
My word this year is purpose. I’ve always loved that Dolly Parton quote that said, “Find out who you are. Do it on purpose.” So this year, I’m trying to live more purposefully. Love the blog. Happy Sunday!
content!
Thankful. After losing my son when 19 weeks pregnant in May 2010, I am expecting another little boy this May. I’m hoping it is a year of great happiness!
Vulnerable.
Blissful!
My word for 2011 is going to have to be independent. With the arrival our third little one and hubby’s second deployment, I’m going to need my other two kids to be a smidge more independent and I know I will need to be the same way once he’s gone 🙂
Mystical.
Strong 🙂
Trusting.
This past year was one giant leap of faith… and you know what? We’re OK. Everything we truly needed was provided for. We’re still leaping and still trusting.
Renewal! Last year was so trying for my son and me, but praying for a renewed soul this year!
My word of the year is “Faith.” I transferred schools this year and had to go through a period of transformation/change that I never anticipated. I had to say goodbye to all my friends and my comfort zone and take on a new place where I new nobody and had to start over 100%. I felt alone, and had to keep the faith that everything would work out. And it did.
LUCKY 🙂
Courage.
intentional.
this is tough…my word is: enjoy.
(not to steal from your blog title or anything)…but i just want to enjoy what i have now, where i am in my life now. enjoy what God has already blessed me with and enjoy the journey He has me on 🙂
I’ve been following the blog for I think around a year now, and this is the first comment I’ve left. Your blog has made an impact on my life. …It’s told me to take life one step at a time and just appreciate what God gives me. I’m young. I’m a freshman in college, and I still have a lot left to learn. But reading your blog makes everything else seem less daunting. And trust me, that’s nice.
My word for this year would be strength. I had an awful high school experience, and came into college with next to no confidence, shy, quiet, scared. I’ve grown so much stronger since then. Also, in December, I went through a horrific car crash, and walked out with no injuries. Things were really hard for a long time, but I’ve come out stronger. Strength IS in me… I just have to let myself feel it.
Thank you for what you do.
-Kayla
Prayerful.
Something I really want to focus on this year is being more prayerful.
My original word was “move.” However, I have failed at that already due to many minor dramas since Jan. 1. So instead, my word is going to be “within” as in “live within your means” and “find strength from within.” I need to quit looking outside and find what I need within.
Strength… to be a better Mom, wife, daughter, Christian.
Persevere
Grateful.
For last year, it is summed up here: http://claireandfiona.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-month.html
For this year, read here:
http://claireandfiona.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-lucky-mama.html
Cherish. We lost my sister in law to breast cancer last year and she left behind four beautiful young children. Every day is a gift and should be cherished.
Contentment
Whether I win or not, I’ve actually enjoyed reading everyone else’s words for the year. Mine would be either “blessed” (for obvious reasons) and “serve” (seems like it’s a theme for me this year so far).
Love that picture of Nella and her daddy. That’s so awesome you were able to catch that moment.
How about “free”? As in, free pretty jewelry.
Wait.
Such a patient liitle word. One that our society is not in love with. But a word that I want to learn to be better at. I want to learn to wait, not for my good enough but for His best. To learn to quiet myself and listen. To not just drive straight through life, looking for what’s next, but to stop and enjoy every little moment of beauty and growth and bitter sweetness.
My word for this year is pure… With the first year of college coming up in august I want to remain faithful to the Lord.
My word: chill.
Grad school, long distance relationship, comps, dissertation: its the time to be chill.
PS I adore your blog, thank you for being inspiring.
I am torn…my word be either “blessed” or “redefined”
okay.
it’s going to be okay. this year taught me that.
becoming a mama this past year…my word of the year has become CAN. i’ve discovered i can do so much more than i ever realized, whether it’s labor pains, loving my babe more than i ever imagined, running on zero sleep or moving to a beautiful place called Maine.
i’ve been putting a lot of stock in 2011 being infinitely better than 2010 was to me and my family. so my word of the year is HOPE.
Diligence! I’m ready to do the things I’ve been wanting to do and I’m going to work harder this year!
My word for the year is going to be “change” Time to make some changes in my life and hopefully it will help me reach my full potential and be truly happy!
“radical”
love this giveaway!
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Laughter.
I will go about this yeat with patience.
Present. (As in, always be present and in the moment with my children.)
grateful.
My word is “content” We are so content with our little life in MT filled with our little family of two crazy boys. It may not be the perfect life for everyone, but it is for us and we are so incredibly content.
-Tami in MT
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“Encourage”
I was encouraged in 2010 by my precious baby girl born in March to be the best person, mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and niece I could possibly be.
I’d say “love”. Because that is what gives me strength and hope that it’ll all work out, somehow.
My word is “balance!” As long as we balance everything…then everything will be OK!
One word that will describe the last year? Courage. 🙂
Our word for 2010 is “Love.” We spent the year committing our love to one another, learning to give and receive it from one another and our families… and opening ourselves to the love of new communities as we spend a year apart. Most definitely… 2010 was the year of LOVE.
My word for 2011 would have to be “Choices”. I’m learning more and more that each choice I make matters, weather it’s what I put in my body, how I spend my time, the words that come out of my mouth, or the way I think. It’s all a choice and I’m determined to make better choices at every junction possible this year!
My word this year is “strength”. I’ve been having a rough time mentally the past year and as the new year approached, I decided I needed to find my inner strength and move ahead.
determined.
I LOVE that picture of Nella and Brett so much I can’t even stand it….and Lisa Leonard is pretty amazing to.
2011-LOVE
Plain and simple my word is Faith…would have been completly lost without it. Feb. 23rd 2010 through this new year I have had constant Faith that everything will be ok.
positivity
Faith…having faith in our family and our love gets us through it all~
At this time in my life I’m struggling with friends and a lack of a true one. I’ve had many one sided friendships that have left me hurt and scared to venture out and make new friends. I’d love a best friend to share secrets and be there for. I’d love to be there for them. I think my word would be “faith”. I need to keep faith in my heart that my true friend is out there somewhere if and when I’m brave enough to find them.
Blessed.
All I need to do is start remembering that
xx
My word for 2011 would have to be Fulfilled.
Flourish.
Last year was unpredictable with lots of changes. Just now settling into a new place, new friends, and a new job. So in essence, I’ve been planted. Now I just need to bloom and flourish!
Last year was a year of physical and mental change and transformation. Last year my word was DETERMINATION, in the “I think I can, I think I can” sort of way.
This year is taking it all to the next level and my word is DETERMINATION, in the “I KNOW I can, I KNOW I can” context
Oooohhhh… I hope I win! My word is… Positive! Seeing the glass half full in everything and counting my blessings everyday!
Unplanned! Being a wedding and event planner, it has been every hard accept that my life can not be planned. This year I realized that my life is PERFECTLY unplanned and I love it!
My word of the year is “thankful”. I’m blessed to have everything and everyone in my life right now. I am beyond words grateful for my life.
BLESSED…Because there is no other way to describe everything and everyone around me.
I really like the ‘imperfect’ tag charm…what a reminder!
I love Lisa and her stuff! My word is balance. Trying to balance family, volunteer work, business, me time, and life with three kids. My middle son is facing some pretty serious diagnoses so I need to find a way to balance his needs with the needs of my other two kids.
How about… intentional. As in, living intentionally and with purpose. 🙂
Love the picture of Nella standing by the wall!
My word this year is PURPOSE.
Last year I turned thirty, my little girl turned one and it was our fifth wedding anniversary. It was a big year. The speed at which time passes smacked me right in the face and….I liked it!
So this year I choose to imbue every moment with purpose, even the silly ones like when we play dance party in the family room or when I read Moo Baa La La.
My motto will be “Nothing can stop you from being happy if you truly want to be.”
My word of the year is “Patience”. We just welcomed our second baby in January and we have an almost two year old. I’d say I’m gonna need a lot of patience this year 🙂
I adore Lisa Leonard’s stuff and we’re looking forward to a necklace arriving for my Mum any day!!
My word for the past year, and the one that I carry with me into this new year, is ‘joy’
I’ve always been a joyful person, but having so much love in my life in the form of a fabulous 3 year old and a beautiful 1 year old, supportive family, dearest husband, and beautiful friends…. I cannot describe the joy it brings me 🙂 Of course, life is much more complicated than one word, and we certainly have our bad days… But joy is the prevailing thought and the prevailing emotion.
Peace. We’ve been through so many ups and downs the past 2 years (losing my job when my daughter was 6 weeks old, losing our home, relocating, taking forever for my husband to find a job…) that I simply want peace in my soul so I can embrace life again without the constant stress. And, taking “peace” into the new chapter of our life as our little family of 3, my business and as we prepare to move from Tampa to Seattle.
my word for 2010 would be: growing.
Hope
Expand. Expanding my views, opinions, beliefs as well as expanding what I am capable of doing and achieving.
Thinking of just one word is hard. Last year was a BIG year for us.
I’m going to go with *Complete*
so many wonderful words to choose from. but i think i’d choose “blessed.”
Faith
I know it might sound a bit cliche but faith is the thing I’ve been trying to make my focus for oh so long… Striving every day.
hopeful
Hi Kelle! Happy Sunday to you. My word for last year is patience. Thanks for the giveaway!
My word would, without a doubt, be BLESSED!
stillness is my word. seeking it and reveling in it and seeing God reveal Himself in it. I cannot wait! I am doing Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class to explore my word more this year. I would love to win Lisa Leonard’s word necklace to keep my word always close to my heart.
Hope.
My word for the year is growth, this has been a year of learning and growth with figuring out who I am and what I am supossed to be.
” center “
my word is “LUCKY” lucky to be loved so much. There were times I didn’t think we’d make it during our IF journey but here we are with a gorgeous baby boy, a roof over our heads and family and friends who lift us up when we need it. I am truly just lucky.
word of the year for me: change. thanks so much for doing this lovely giveaway…your daughters are beautiful and i enjoy your pics 🙂
PEACE
It’s always been an elusive “thing” for me but within the past year, I have learned to see and welcome PEACE into my life!
xo
mine can’t be summed up in one word – but our motto of the year (and every year) is…. “where there is a WILL there IS a WAY!” 🙂
Better!
My word for the year is “acceptance.” I will admit, where I am in life right now is both exactly where I want to be in some aspects and not where I want to be in others. Last year, I spent a lot of time complaining and dwelling on the things that made me unhappy instead of seeing the wonder of my life and appreciating it. I accept that this is how things are right now and that while it may be slow, I am changing them and that new and wonderful things are in the future.
my word of the year is “poor”…I want to learn to feel for the poor by being poor. No shopping for clothes or stuff…and giving away our excess.God keeps giving me opportunities to give it all away :))
p.s. Thanks to Ann Voskamp for the inspiration.
definitely, “opportunity”…
STRENGTH
I love Lisa Leonard’s jewelry so much but don’t own any of it. I’d have to say it’s a tie between peace and patience. I’m finding that being a stay-at-home mom is more of a challenge than I had predicted. Of course, the curve balls we were thrown in the past year added to the challenge. I’m trying to find peace and turn to faith to help me through.
contentment
hope. in spite of our baby having health problems, she will be our hope.
2011 Word of the Year for me is Breathe.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend with your adorable blessed family!
My word is Cherish.
Cherish what you have for in a moment it is gone, and you can never get that moment back!! Live and cherish every moment in every day :o)
My word would be “bloom.” Finding the sunshine of my life, enjoying it and radiating its beauty.
My word of the year is thankful!
Enjoy.
Now that my youngest is 1, I know I really need to sit back and enjoy this time with my boys…soaking them in.
Fearless. Because I refuse to let fear steal my joy! I will not fear Sarah’s future, but embrace the joy of the now. I will not fear challenges or limitaions of her “disablity”. I will marvel at her amazing ability and the impact she has on everyone around her. I will not, I. Will. Not!, fear her upcoming heart surgery, because I’ve been down this road before, with my oldest daughter, and I know that God’s hand is on her, and He will hold her when I cannot.
My word of the year is patience. With 2 small boys in the house I knew that I would need a ton of it this year so the word was very fitting for me and my family.
Oh, and I love Lisa Leonard’s necklaces. I want one oh so badly. I might just purchase myself a valentine’s gift this year.
Relentless.
And a secondary word.
Gentleness.
My word for this year is going to be REACH. I want to stretch myself and be better and do more.
patience, i need patience… for my puppy, for myself, for my son, for my husband, for life :o)
“Clarity” – It is so clear what I want out of life and I am grabbing it by the horns! Loving every minute of it and “enjoying the small things” in life!!
Resilience. When I am having a bad day, I try to rise above it with a positive attitude.
Gratified.
Our family’s word would probably be “Refreshing” It’s the best word I can use to describe starting over, or “fresh” My husband and I have decided to work on things after awhile of separation. Our daughter (who has some unique chromosomes, wonderfully unique) is finally starting to slow down on all her medical needs (surgeries and such), and will really get to enjoy this year just being a kid and being in preschool :). Plus, we have to sell our house, so that will be a new adventure as well.
Balance.
I’m determined to find balance….i’m a all or nothing kinda gal….
I need to have balance in all that I do.
i LOVE Lisa’s stuff! beautiful!
Well, my 2010 word would have been quandary.
However, 2011’s word is: OPEN.
http://itiswhatitisorisit.net/
My word is challenge. I am going to challenge myself to try all sorts of new things this year, from gardening to homeschooling!
my word is… DREAM.
So many things I dream about for my life…so many things I hope come true. Here’s to 2011 and to my Dream.
I’ve been following for about two weeks, and this is the first time I’ve commented. I’m so in love with your blog. So in love that I eagerly scroll through my blog roll to find your new posts so I can read them first thing. Thanks for brightening my days!
My word for the year is “undeterred”.
potential….seeking and fulfilling the best I can give.
Breathe….because some days life is just so…hard. But – another day will come…you just have to make it there.
My word this year is PERSPECTIVE. I am trying really hard to be grateful for all that I have, instead of wishful for all the things I want for myself and my family. We have so much that I need to appreciate. So I am learning to enjoy and love the life I have and not the preconceived perfect life notions I once idealized. Life is all about perspective!
Blessed! Because after 2 years of sticks and pricks to give my 4 yr old a sibling, we welcomed twin boys! We are blessed!
I think my word of the year is “opportunity.” I have many unknowns coming up. I need to embrace the opportunities and not get bogged down by the fear.
Faithful!
Positive. That’s my word. Because I am so bad at it. I need to become more positive. I used to be, but my trials got in the way.
2011 will be filled with JOY! It is going to be a hard year as we move away from family as my husband starts med school, but we have our healthy baby girl who was born 11 weeks early. We will find daily joy in loving life with her.
beautiful necklaces!
my word is create.
i love these necklaces!!
http://www.yogaandpencilskirts.blogspot.com
love
My one word is REDEMPTION…We have our Rainbow baby after loosing our daughter in 09.
Forgiven.
first thing that comes to mind is “faith.” LOVE those necklaces, i could definitely see myself in one:)
Patience … I need lots of it!!! Working on letting things roll
my word is love
i hope to get to know and love many things and people this year
Balance…finding the right balance between time with family, friends and for myself. Just got back into the act of working out…one step closer to finding the right balance for myself.
My word for the year is “discipline” – I’m hoping to apply it to EVERYTHING – I need to! 🙂
HAPPY!
Karen H.
Hopeful
Thrive.
In every way possible. This is my year to thrive.
Strong.
My word would be challenge. My husband and I are being very challenged and trying to stay within our budget, so that we can pay off student loans, money we owe towards our wedding rings, all to purchase our first home! So we will definitely be needing to challenge ourselves everyday!
Energetic
Our word of the year is “Hope”, after a long time debating, we are currently expecting our second baby, almost 7 years to the day that our Sam was born. I am 18 weeks currently, and all is wonderful. Being tat they are so far apart, it is like I am a first time mom again~LOL! We “hope” for a healthy baby, “hope” for a smooth delivery, and we “hope” for a wonderful transition into a family of 4 from our quaint family of 3! I would love to win this giveaway, and apply the gift certificate towards a necklace with both of our childrens’ names on it! her items are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the opportunity to win Kelle, YOU ROCK!
I’ve realized lately that there are too many times when I snap at my kids for playing tag in the aisles of target or stop them from jumping on the couch or yell at them for drawing happy faces in crayon on the leather ottoman when really, these things are so funny when I think of them later in the day. So my word of the year is SMILE…even if I have to correct them afterwards, I should get as much enjoyment out of EVERYTHING they do as often as possible…these days of their youth are so fleeting!
heart…
It has sung with the birth of our second child. It has wept as it watched his tiny body fight off meningitis at 2 weeks of age. It has broken with the death of a friend, and felt unimaginable sorrow for her young family. It has healed and been cheered as our community brought support to her and her family. It has loved beyond measure the treasures that live within it: my two young sons, my husband, my family, my friends.
This precious heart of mine experiences such riches, and has endured such sorrow. I’m so grateful for this life I have….
Joy. Joy in what we have and what is yet to come. Joy is a choice and it’s one I am consciously making this year.
Intentional
I will be intentional in my faith, in my parenting, in my marriage and in my work as a teacher.
This year’s word for me? Strong.
Overjoyed.
Truth
blessed. have been hit by this economy – but still have our health and a roof over our heads.
overall content, but hopeful and a bit anxious for new, exciting things to come…
LOVE the jewelry giveaway!
My word for the year is Possible. Anything is possible with creativity, compromise, and courage.
Learn.
Learn from misfortunes, happiness, blessings, failures, successes, giggles, cries, anger, saddness and all the things inbetween. If I stop learning I stop growing and I hope I never let that happen!
Blessed. I am blessed by a wonderful and smart little girl and an awesome and loving work-from-home husband, not to mention an incredible extended family close by.
One word: Happy.
LOVE the pics in this post!! Everyone looks like they are having so much fun – just hainging around the house.
THE BEST WEEKENDS EVER!! 🙂
Blessed
That’s the first word that pops into my mind when I think of the last 12 months.
Wow, how interesting to pick one word to describe the year. I would have to say . . . FORGIVE.
BTW I just found your blog recently and can I just say what a treasure I have indeed stumbled upon. I spent many nights after the kids went to bed reading and reading all of your words from the very beginning.
Your writing is breathtaking and your family, simply beautiful. I am so happy I found your blog and look forward to your future journeys!
ENDEAVOR.
Graduating graduate school, finding a job, moving to another city, and most importantly finding myself as a grown-up professional.
I’m terrified and excited all at the same time! 🙂
My word for the year is fearless. I worry too much. I want to make decisions not based in fear.
“Cherish”
So many big and small moments to cherish!
Called.
I love reading all these comments! My word of the year is ‘Pause’ – taking time to appreciate what we have, and also stopping for a moment before reacting to something that won’t be important an hour from now.
trust
trust is a huge word for me because last year was filled with a lot of emotional hurt and healing coming from a betrayal by friends.
this year i’m putting my trust back in people. it’s such an a amazing feeling to realize that people won’t always let you down.
trust
trust is a huge word for me because last year was filled with a lot of emotional hurt and healing coming from a betrayal by friends.
this year i’m putting my trust back in people. it’s such an a amazing feeling to realize that people won’t always let you down.
My word would be grateful (for another baby thanks to fertility treatments, a hubby returned from another deployment, and happy healthy loved ones)
Walk On The Water Too. Here is my blog post as to why I picked that as my OLW (One Little Word) for the year.
http://lisa-marie-johnson.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-little-word.html
Thanks for the awesome givewaway! 🙂
♥♥Eucharisteo♥♥
I Love love love that shot of Nella giggling at her daddy…it melts my heart and makes me warm!
resilient is my word for the year
ReInvent. All the kids are gone. Now what? We shall see …
I have so many words…I just can’t choose one…so I’ll choose 3.
forgiven.
grace.
patience. (not because I have it, but because I need it)
ok…4 words…
love.
Prayer. 🙂
My word of the year is
“Lucky”
Every day I realize more and more how lucky I am 🙂
Those necklaces remind me of something I have, but I would LOVE a new one!!
faithful.
My word for this year is Content. I am blessed with a wonderful husband who 100% appreciates and loves me and the two most loving, amazing, smart and beautiful daughters ever. We are all healthy, happy and loving where we are…truly content.
My word is priorities. I’ll be spending more time and energy on things that matter the most to me… and less on things that don’t. 🙂
My word is possibilities! They truly are endless and I want to fill our year up with amazing memories for our 3 little kiddies.
Sarah B
My word would be grateful. I love reading your blog Kelle. Thanks for the beautiful words!!
Dream.
My special chromosomed young man (who was also his high school’s homecoming king last fall) is graduating this June. After the students of his large high school taught me what was possible in life (I never dreamed homecoming king was among them – apparently it was a landslide victory) I realized I had been holding back. After this, I realized sky’s the limit baby. Stop being so safe and dream big!
My kiddo has a lot of dreams for a great future ahead. I can hardly wait to see what happens next.
My kidneys failed suddenly in September. I was only on the kidney transplant list for three weeks when I received a call that a kidney was available right before Christmas. How can my year be described as anything but MIRACULOUS? I shall forever live EXUBERANTLY!
Believe!
this jewelry is fabulous and unique, I love it!
my word is “INSPIRED.” This past year i’ve become so inspired by all of the new people that i’ve met and as result i’ve ventured out and tried new things and explored newfound pleasures that I wouldn’t have done otherwise. So inspired!
Determination~ I am determined to be more patient, healthier and relaxed.
OK, Kelle, my word is MOVE. Just got back from a mission trip to Haiti, something I never thought I would do. Taking steps this year … lots of them. I’m movin’!
I love Words. “Words do two major things: They provide food for the mind and create light for understanding and awareness.”
Jim Rohn
For today, I’ll choose….. awareness.
our word for 2010 was “beginning” – because the end of 2009 we moved to Washington state. So for the 5 of us, it was all firsts and beginnings in 2010.
blessed
PASSION.
Patience after the past few years we have had. I have learned with a little okay a lot of patience things will become better.
My word for 2011 is “Believe”
Last year my word was “open”, open to letting life and love and challenges into my life. This year it is “grateful” because, thanks to everything I experienced last year, that’s what I am.
My word is ‘present.’ I love the double meaning. Being present for the best present we’ve ever received – our Carly.
I would have to say my word is Trying. It was just full of so much & I was happy for the new year to begin.
Courageous!
FAITHFUL!!!
My word would be LEARN. The more I learn, the more I want to learn about everything about this beautiful world.
My word for 2011 is ‘balance’ … 🙂
Namaste. The light and love in me bows to the light and love in you. That is what I will take with me as I move forward into the new year. That and FORGIVENESS. ANd if I get to wear it on a free necklace, well that would just sweeten the deal 🙂
My word…GRACE…grace for every circumstance, every trial/challenge, and grace for every celebration as we begin a life with our soon-to-be adopted daughter from Eastern Europe:)
Strength. I’ve started out this new year with the strength to know that I just need to hold on, this too shall pass.
My word is STRETCHED. Not in the sense of being “stretched thin” but in the sense of learning what you are capable of and stretching yourself, your relationships and your life. 2009 brought leaving a job and (temporarily) a career, agreeing with my husband to move to Europe for a job opportunity and finding out we were expecting a little girl.
I would have to say my word of the year would be content.
I love the necklaces, they are so cute!
My word would be: Present. Might not make much sense to anyone else, but does to me. 🙂
Your girls are beautiful, Kelle. I come to your blog daily & am inspired by your love for them & their genuine smiles & wonder for the world. You’re a great mom to them. I hope to be as present ( :D), loving and fun with my future children – thank you for the inspiration!
GROW…There are some exciting things in my family’s horizon. This year will be all about personal growth and reaching new heights as a family. Time to embrace change!
Simply, “joy”.
Explained here:
http://nicunurserachel.blogspot.com/2011/01/joy.html
This year’s word is ‘beautiful.’ My biggest desire this year is to make everything in my life a little more beautiful.
My word is trust. I need to widen and deepen my trust that the Lord has us in his hands and will take care of us, especially my little family that will grow to include one more this year. This surprise blessing is welcome but we find ourselves nervous about finances and other logistical things.
The word of my year was Patience. Although using patience is probably my biggest weakness, this past year taught me that I needed to be patient sometimes. Sometimes things are just out of our own hands and we have to be patient to see what God does with them.
Determination.
I am determined to get through this upcoming year without my beloved as he is deploying soon to Afghanistan. Even though it will be hard I know we will get through it. I would love to win as I was already planning on getting something with our son’s name on it for my husband to wear while he is gone! Have a blessed day!
My word is encourage……myself, my kids and perfect strangers. We all need a little encouragement 🙂
My word
” No Limits!”
My word of the year is…acceptance. There are a lot of things, good and bad, that I have to accept for this year.
breath. I’ve found that no matter how hectic and crazy things might get, if I just take one minute and listen to myself breath, I somehow find myself centered again and ready to take anything head on.
My word would be intentional. I want more intentional time with my sweet babies.
Grace. I have learned that I only get to do what I do, live how I live, and experience such love in and for this life because of Grace. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound.
My word for 2011 is excited. There are big things in store!!!!
My word is appreciate! I am going to appreciate every happy, crazy, scary, insane, lovable, ridiculous, crazy, fun moment with my beautiful wild child!!!
blessed. despite our little one facing medical issues in his first year of life, we are reminded EVERY day with each smile, hug, kiss, giggle that we are a lucky mommy and daddy to have the two sweetest boys…truly blessed
blessed. despite our little one facing medical issues in his first year of life, we are reminded EVERY day with each smile, hug, kiss, giggle that we are a lucky mommy and daddy to have the two sweetest boys…truly blessed
My word would be inspired! I have been inspired to be a better Mom as we welcomed our third child to our family just a little over 3’weeks ago. I have been inspired to be a better wife as I watch my husband father a daughter after having 2 sons. I have been inspired to be a better daughter as I look into my daughter’s beautiful little eyes. Finally I have been inspired to enjoy the small things in life! Thank you so much for what your blog has brought to my life!!!
My word is “beautiful.”
Blessed is my word of the year. Sometimes it is so easy to get wrapped up in the craziness of this world and forget about all of the amazing blessings that we have been granted.
I have two….
courage and persistence
ooh, what a wonderful giveway! Your sponsors are so incredibly generous. My word is “fortunate”. I am fortunate for the life I have been given and am determined to never forget how lucky I am to be blessed with so much promise and opportunity.
I have two….
courage and persistence
Simple. Life does not need to be extravagant or complicated in order to live an amazing, beautiful life. Simple. Ü
ENDURANCE….
with all i have on my plate – power thru baby.
power thru……
enrich is our word for the year.
My word of the year is nowness. My mom coined the phrase when I was a kid and never understood until now..I have been a mom for almost 10 years and only now can I say that I completely understand. =) Happy Sunday Kelle!
Serendipity; we all have a sad story.
I have a particularly sad one; but I hope for little undiscovered miracles everyday.
Finding someone who will make you laugh, when all you want to do is cry.
When the world feels shut off, and you have no one to turn to, and suddenly you are given hope.
so serendipity is my word; for discovering amazing things in the strangest of places.
Excitement- last year it was just my husband and I, this next year we want to start a family!
Beautiful beautiful designs.
My word for 2010 would have been “grow”….figuratively AND literally, as we welcomed our first child into the world.
My word for 2011: “present”. I don’t want to miss a blessed moment of her growing up. She is my greatest joy.
Baby.
We are blessed with an almost two year old that is absolutely amazing but were crushed when we learned back in September of 2010that we lost our second one just eight weeks along. We now are so very excited to learn that we will be adding a new baby to our family in September 2011. Baby.
My word of 2011: Discovery. I’ve started working as a researcher at an infant development lab and will be headlining my own research study on naps and their effects on children with ADHD in the summer. I can’t wait to discover.
My word is Blessed…
Hard to remember sometimes, but so very true.
forgiveness, myself and others..life is becoming way too short x
My word for 2011 is happy. Just plain happy.
The jewelry is so beautiful. 🙂
Simple
Adventerous.
Hope–we lost two tiny babies in 2010 and are hopeful for the good things God has for our family in 2011.
My word of the year is Strength. My most powerfull word.
I love Lisa’s stuff. I too have one of her pieces with my kiddos names on it.
My word: Sensitive.
It was given to ma as a “gift”, one of my mentors gave us the gift of a word she thought described each of us in our “net”.
Sensitive: having acute mental or emotional sensibility; aware of and responsive to the feelings of others.
I love that. I love that she chose that for my word. I embrace it. Yes I’m a crier but I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
enjoy
Blessings. In the midst of different trials we’ve had, we’ve always had blessings surrounding us. It’s so important to remember that!!
Love the necklaces!! My word: LIVE
Happy weekend!
🙂
~Tabitha
Grace…something I’m still learning.
My word would have to be determined. I am determined to make it through this deployment…
My word for the year is appreciate – every person, every connection, every moment of every day. 🙂
Content.
content (accent on second syllable)
“Cherish”
Now that I’m a Mommy, every moment with my family means even more to me. I want to cherish every single moment (no matter happy, sad, good, or bad) with my children and family that I am given. And I certainly would cherish a Lisa Leonard necklace too, if I win! Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
TOUCH……someone’s life, heart, spirit, conscience, intellect, grief or soul.
joyful!
My word is determined…..Determine to lose that baby weight finally, determined to run another 1/2 Marathon faster than I did the first, determined to be a more present mother, etc….
Cherish
I will cherish every moment I have with my loved ones.
Win or not. I’m getting my friend the “Hope is the Thing” necklace. Her husband passed away yesterday.
Carol from SW MI
Reflect.. in SO many ways.
Great question. I think I’d have to say my word is loyal.
Blessed-My husband and three children are definitely such a blessing. I always stop myself when I go to say I feel lucky, because there’s no luck involved. God’s blessings are evident every day when I look at my family and the year ahead.
My word for the year is fearless. when I had my little boy almost two years ago I found out he had downs syndrome I had fear I didn’t know much about it and I wanted the best for him. but now I am fearless because he is the greatest and so full of life and has taught me so much. I am greatful for him and now I am FEARLESS and its the greatest feeling ever.
Our word is courage. My business enters its second year, another year we sacrifice as a family to allow me to follow my dream. We also have some health issues with my eldest daughter looming in the wings. We’ll need all the courage we can get…
I’ll go with “blessed.”
There are many thigns going on right now that feel overwhelming, but when I take a step back and look at my beautiful family, all I can feel is blessed.
My word for this year is EXPECTATION. I want to expect great things from my God, from myself, my family. I want to be hopeful and full of anticipation for good change and growth this next year.
Grateful….I am grateful for all that I have – good and bad – as it makes me and my family who we are. I need to remember this – through the good and bad!
Open.
As in my heart and mind are more OPEN than they have ever been before….
Faith…its what i need to get through this year of uncertainty.
Faith…its what i need to get through this year of uncertainty.
Patience— I need some right now.
trust…
trust…
present
Redemption.
totally new meaning to our family this year as we have struggled through our marriage and parenting. And somewhere on the “other” side of it, we have come out knowing we are all part of ONE FAMILY. One part of the Body of Christ and without His grace, love and redemption, we would be nowhere.
‘evolved’…
Taken…because I got to marry the love of my life! 🙂
my word for 2010 would have to be strength. while my spouse was deployed in kyrgyzstan I lost a child, and when he returned it was like a stranger was replaced for my best friend. it has definitely been a year that required a lot of strength. so happy to turn over a new leaf in 2011! blessings!
My word is “faith” – recently I have felt God really putting it on my heart to adopt from another country. This is totally out of the blue, we have an almost four year old daughter are raising, my husband and I are both very young and we live off his job alone. I’m having to believe in faith that this is truly something God wants us to do that He will make a way! I would love a reminder around my neck to have faith and to remind me that God is always faithful!
This jewelery is beaUtiful 🙂 My word of the year is…happy…just be happy <3
My word of the year is probably love. This year is the year to love more, worry less, and enjoy everything, no matter how bad it could seem from an original perspective. Everything has a bit of good in it, no matter how bad it seems.
Blessed.
Welcome. I welcome each day and the challenges and changes that come with.
Thankful! This is my word for both this year and last…. Going through a VERY high risk twin pregnancy (identical boys, shared blood supply…) with a 25% chance that each boy may not survive… both did, and they are thriving! Born one month early, but healthy!
Simplicity!
Evolving
My word for 2010: change
for 2011: adapt or maybe bloom, as in “Bloom where you are planted.”
Love how Nella is cheating and using the wall to stand – brilliant!
My word is discover…because I learned so much in 2010.
Happy Weekend!
Strengh…
Such cute jewelry! My word of the year would be strength.
I’m gonna go with STRENGTH
–Brandy
fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com
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My word for 2011 is roots. I have recently moved to a place that feels like home for the first time in 10 years. I am ready to plant my roots and grow.
Word of the year… I’m one of those people who when asked what the movie is about tells the entire story line including the ending. Summarizing isn’t my strong suit.
With that in mind, I’ll give it a go-
content
Fulfilling.
NOW. I am trying really be present, really present, in the NOW. It is all we have. No yesterday or tomorrow. It seems simple, but for me it is so hard, amidst the distractions of internet, working from home, worrying about the future, dwelling in the past, trying to clean the house, give props to my wandering thoughts etc. Being focused in the present moment, when I am capable of doing it, makes me and my children so very happy.
My word is blessed. We added our son to our family and although learning to juggle two has been a challenge I feel so overwhelmingly blessed.
Constant. That’s my word, and my hope.
Love that she mixes stainless steel with a pearl!
JOYFUL
I love your blog. Your pictures and words are inspiring. It inspires me to find more joy and beauty in everyday life.
Lisa’s jewelry is beautiful.
There are many words, but the one I am going to post is “TYPICAL”. In a world that “normal” is used so much, I now wonder what “normal” is. 2010 was life altering for myself and my family, as Saje, our little angel was born, the shock of her being down syndrome was very overwhelming, yet just what our family was in need of. I thank the stars everyday for the honour of being chosen by her to be her mama, and guide her through this world of ours.
Adventure.
That’s my word. Adventure. “Adventure is out there” and this year, I plan on finding every single Adventure I can!
My word of the year is optimistic.
Love your blog!
CHANGE
…in view
…in priorities
…in health
….it’s happening, slowly, change can be good….
grow.
I don’t want to stay where I am. I don’t want to make any more excuses. I want to see progress and change for the good.
fearless. that is all.
My word for this year is CONTENT–learning and accepting to be content with what I have, where I am and where I am goign next in life.
God’s Blessings
jwethington
My word for this year is CONTENT–learning and accepting to be content with what I have, where I am and where I am goign next in life.
God’s Blessings
jwethington
Thankful!!!
Emily Loveall
emlove0529@yahoo.com
“Balance”
What some beautiful stuff. My word would simply be live. Live a fuller life, a happier life. Just get out and live. Every day.
It’s so hard to pick one word for this year but I think it would have to be “Trust”
because I’m learning to trust God that he will carry me no matter what
Reading all the posts has brought tears to my eyes, we are all facing struggles in which we have overcome and found hope, peace, love, and joy. So my word would be “Faith”, for without this, we cannot experience the rest.
Janine
growing
…that is my word of the year!
My word is Passion! 🙂
beautiful jewelry i hope i’ll win! 😀
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/
memories…
Breathe….
Loved. Because we all need a little reminder of how much we are loved when it becomes too hard to see beyond the pain life has in store for us sometimes
My word would be “vulnerable” there is a lot of positive and negative that can come from being vulnerable, but it is the best way to experience the true essence of life, we have to open ourselves up to life, and sometimes we win and other times we lose, but overall we need to open ourselves up and be “vulnerable” to experience all things.
That’s an easy one:
REFRESH
Learning to take a moment to refresh myself, reset me so I’m a better Mom, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend to those around me. But even more importantly, I’ve learned to do it guilt it. If I don’t refuel, I have nothing to give. I become a impatient Mommy, a unloving Wife, a inconsiderate Daughter, a unwilling Sister, and a disinterested friend.
That’s an easy one:
REFRESH
Learning to take a moment to refresh myself, reset me so I’m a better Mom, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend to those around me. But even more importantly, I’ve learned to do it guilt it. If I don’t refuel, I have nothing to give. I become a impatient Mommy, a unloving Wife, a inconsiderate Daughter, a unwilling Sister, and a disinterested friend.
That’s an easy one:
REFRESH
Learning to take a moment to refresh myself, reset me so I’m a better Mom, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend to those around me. But even more importantly, I’ve learned to do it guilt it. If I don’t refuel, I have nothing to give. I become a impatient Mommy, a unloving Wife, a inconsiderate Daughter, a unwilling Sister, and a disinterested friend.
Perspective…both a gift and a {curse}…mostly a gift = ) Love her stuff!
My word for the year is “simple” – as in, simple things. I want to take many moments to stop and just be. I want to try to keep my life a little more simple – and not get carried away with wanting so much. I LOVE your blog and you have inspired me to “enjoy my small things” so much more. I have a 1.5 yr old girl and a 3.5 yr old boy, I recently took leave from my job to stay home and have time to spend with my dad who is entering the last few months of his life with cancer. You have helped me to remember to slow down a little bit and just breathe. I love seeing the pics of you and your beautiful munchkins. Keep it up – you are an amazing woman, thanks for inspiring so many of us!
Not my fave word, but I’d go with balance … balancing everything in my life and making sure the important things get the most attention. 🙂
Look at Nella standing! Rock it girl!
Perseverence
My word of the year for 2010 would have to be ‘fearless.’ I got married, moved out of my childhood home, graduated with a nursing degree, and started a new job. There were times when I could (should?) have been crippled with fear, but I made it to 2011, and I’m happy!
Shine.
bloom.
i no longer want to wait for happiness. i may not be where i thought i would be at 26, but i can make the most of my life, in the here and now, and not delay finding happiness until i’m married, or until i own my first home.
My word is seize. I feel like last year (my baby’s first) flew by so fast and it’s all just slipping through my fingers. I’m determined to seize every single moment and opportunity this year.
My word for this year is grateful….simply because I am.
My word is “Gift”… I’m reading Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts and it’s inspiring me to write down all the Gifts God has given me in my every day life.
After 2010 my word for 2011 is HOPE!!
LOVE YOUR BLOG!
My word for 2010: Complete
My word for 2011 is…
BE
🙂
My word has to be “content”
I have 2 beautiful children, a loving husband, a gorgeous house and caring family and friends around me. Life is good!
LOVE the photo of Brett with the girls with Nella looking like she’s saying “taa-daa” as she shows off her standing up!
Ax
This year I simply need to “believe”.
Believe in myself, my family, human kind and unconditional love. Yes, that’s it…BELIEVE 🙂
“found”…my word for 2011
Grateful. I think that sums everything up for me. I’ve been blessed with a great husband and two wonderful little boys, and I’m going to remember every day how grateful I am for these wonderful guys in my life.
My word would be ‘moment’ because i need to start living in it a bit more. I hope to slow things down a bit in 2011 so that my sweet family can have many moments together. xo
Simple…we are trying to live more simply and enjoy more of the simple things
“Strength” and not just the physical and emotional kind (though that’s part of it too)…the deep-inside fortitude and endurance kind of strength .. the “His strength is made perfect in my weakness” and so I’m actually strong kind of strength…the kind that lets you live an abundant, full, joyful, overflowing life despite the everydayness of being a full-time employee, a toddler’s mommy, a busy attorney’s wife, and a dying woman’s daughter…
word of the year is persevere. 3 part time jobes and a graduate diploma…its an appropriate word
I think my word for the year would have to be CARE. My little girl Betsy also just turned 1 and my son Declan 5. This past year has been a whirlwind of so much good and bad (mostly good though) but I tend to put everyone in front of me (as all moms do) but I made up my mind that one way or the other I need to find just a tiny bit more time to care for myself and work to feel better with my place in this big beautiful world and that is just as important for my kiddos as anything else! Thanks for the blog! It rocks!
Jenn
Faith. We tried getting pregnant for 2 years and found out last month our dreams are coming true this year 🙂
I am currently on a journey of reinventing and rediscovering who I am. Along the road I have shed 7 sizes and learned several big values in the process of becoming being healthy and fit. 2011 is the year I plan to reach my goal weight. As a result, my word is determined.
My Word Of The Year: Faith
We had to have a lot of faith this year and were blessed by it in many ways.
I love your word Kelle…it’s my daughters name 🙂
My word is “savor”
Love this Definition: “to enjoy something with unhurried appreciation”
I want to savor each moment of 2011.
Thanks for the giveaway.
ryanemurnane at verizon dot net
Blessed!!
After 7 1/2 years of trying to get pregnant, we now have two boys that are 11 months apart. My life is crazy but blessed!
My word is kinda simple… Love. But with a 6 week old baby and a 4 year old super-sister, we’ve got a lot of love around here!
My word is BEAUTIFUL! It’s all around me!
My build for this year is “Rebuild”. We don’t have a lot scheduled this year so that we can finish up some projects at home.
My word for the year is “blessed”. My husband and I feel so blessed that even if we have to live through in a one-income household and have to cut down on some areas, we still feel blessed because our family is now complete with the addition of our firstborn, Johan Matthew.
My word for this year, “Present.”
My word is “focus.” I found the man of my dreams and discovered the career I’ve always wanted in 2010. I’m excited to focus on both in 2011.
One word is difficult, but I would have to say…joyful! No matter what the circumstances I’m going through, there is always someone much worse off. I need to remember the deep joy that is inside me is because of my faith in a living God. This is what is going to sustain my life!
My word is… Beginning.
Beginning many new journeys, beginning the next chapter of my life-married. Beginning a new certification when finished with my Masters course in Italy. Beginning to get rid of the clutter and simplify.
My word is “live”. I need to live for me. I’ve spent a lot of time losing myself in what other people want. Time to focus on making myself happy. Thanks for the giveaway!
Present. I will spend less time looking back and less time looking forward and more time being present in my life right now.
Oh how hard it is to choose just one word. For me, I think it has to be: Faith.
ADVENTURE.
My wife, daughter and I have been on many adventures this year.
persevere!
proactive
Super cute jewelry… my word will be FAMILY 🙂
Patience. I need to practice it more often.
Wow after reading this Immediately my word came to me……..WARRIOR. I will transform this year and go from a wounded woman to a healed warrior. I will preserver and I will survive and my family will be made whole again. Thank you for your inspiration.
My 2011 word is “satisfied.” I was inspired by myoneword.org to chose a word to focus and mediate on for the year. It has been good.
On another note, I LOVE the thought of having my word on a necklace 🙂
AND, I adore your blog.
<3
Patience.
The year started with me having to be patient as I waited for my first daughter to arrive- 15 days after her due date.
After the birth I had to be patient and give my body time to heal from the C-section.
In the spring I had to be patient as I searched for a new job which would decide if we were moving, where we were moving, when we were moving.
This winter my patience was tested again as my husband and I searched for a home to buy for our little family.
All that patience is being tested again. We’re still patiently waiting to finish up paperwork- and hopefully, finally have a home by the end of February.
full, I am a foster to adopt mommy of 3 under 5 and people often say you have your hands full…I say better than empty!
My word will always be the Greek word “agape”. In Greek there are multiple words for love: philos, eros, and agape. Agape is everlasting love, love that consumes, divine love (the list continues). Like the love we have for our children… transcending.
Her stuff is awesome! I LOVE the two I have. My word would be BELIEVE.
hopeful
My word of the year is joy. Pure, unadulterated joy in everything in my life!
Last year was full of challenges and loss, at the same time newness for me…so even though it is two words, I am going to go with…”I Can”
Faith, Hope, and Strength. Mostly hope though. Because Hope can give you a great STRENGTH and help you with your FAITH! Just something that helps EVERY word come into one. Thank You.
Emma Wink
Blessed!
ELECTRIFY!!!!
I love all of lisa’s work. I always browse each piece wondering what would be perfect.
Love Nella’s excitement with Brett!
Kindness. As, in my new years resolution to be more kind in my actions, words and thoughts!
Our word of the year is “new” – new baby, new home, new things to learn.
Exciting! (maybe exciting should be the word?)
My word of the year is….simplify. I tend to be a high strung, tense, stressed out mama. I’m learning to let some of the little things go and take things more in stride. I love doing, crafting, cooking, etc with my kids, and I hate being a grumpy mom at the end because there’s now a big mess or we spent too much time and now we’re late getting to bed. Life goes on, and I need to relax! I guess the first step is admitting it! 🙂
I hadn’t thought about this before you asked, and now I can’t stop thinking about it!
I think I’d have to go with open.
My husband and I are taking a year off from our work in West Africa to search out God’s plan for our future, and I’m trying to be open to everything that this year holds.
My word for 2011 is LEARN…
to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
I want to learn to love more, learn to live each moment and learn to see the good in each and every experience.
Thank you for your words and beautiful blog. I look forward to it each and every week 🙂
my word for this year is contentment. i feel like i am never happy with what i have. but i am so richly blessed.
Purpose.
Blessed…that is my word of the year.
Beloved
Hopeful
Love. Because God is love.
thank you for the chance to win!
Tracy
okay. Everything is going to be okay.
Determined
Blessedbeyondbelief.
Progressive
My word for the year would be “renewed”.
content.
except for the fact that i think my life will end if i don’t win this giveaway.
I suppose my word would be different, depending on when I answer, but for the past 4 days, God has been talking to me about being bold, so for today I’ll answer “BOLD”.
My word would be dedicated.
Blessed.
We have so much to be thankful for and we are truly blessed!
XOXO
My word is living. I’ve spent too much time wondering about life instead of living it.
My year is celebrate. I choose a word every year and this one found me. Continue to celebrate everything, the big and the small. The good and the bad, all of it!
My word would be overcome. I have to remind myself sometimes – its going to be okay, you will get through it, you always do. Overcome is a good word to keep in mind lately. – Em
My word for 2011 is Trust!
Trust in God. I don’t always understand His ways, but He knows what is good for me…
Love your blog. My son Noah is born on the same day as Nella. He was born more then 7 weeks early, a special day for us as well).
Patience
This year I will be on my kids’ time schedule, especially Melanie’s, and not try to rush them through life.
My word is adoption.
Love the pic of Brett and Nella. Her expression is pure joy.
Perseverance!
my favorite definition reading… “continuance in a state of grace to the end…”
fearless.
Gorgeous jewelry. My word for 2010 would be “faithful.” We’ve had a rough year but through it all, God has been faithful.
believe!
Our word is ‘hopeful’. We had a lot of challenges in the past year, and learned the importance of remaining hopeful, the value of hoping. This year we’ll be welcoming our second child, and we’re reveling in the hope that that brings, as well as the hope that our past challenges have only better prepared us for those ahead.
LOVE lisa leonard. i have some of her pieces too and just love them! my word of the year is “patience.” i pray for it everyday, so i figured i might as well make it my word of the year! goodness know i need it!
Refine – This is the season of life where I’m being refined. It hurts. It’s worth it…I think, since I’m not done. 🙂
Thanksgiving is my word for the year – so much to be thankful for !
Posible
“Inspired” to find the real me and make me the best I can be for myself and my family!
Blessed! I am blessed in every way possible.
This is my year of purpose. I’m tossing out meaningless chatter and actions…and opting for each day, every decision and every moment with family and friends to be full of meaning and not just day to day dribble.
My word is “Faith!” We have had to hold strong this past year.
Hope. There is much I am hoping for, but mostly for the health, happiness, and well-being of my children. Oh, and I hope that spring comes soon and we can be outside for more than 10 minutes a day soon!
Love is our word! With true LOVE all things work out!! Xo
My word this year is peace.
Be is my word. I don’t want this year to just happen…I want to be intentional with each moment.
My word for 2011, Determination.
My word is “Bold”. Bold in faith, bold in actions, bold in deeds.
Today… a reminder to live each day to its fullest and take time each day to be present and make the most of family time together.
My word is “Relax” – because really, when I look at the big picture, things are really really great!
My word is HEART.
My six month old was born with a congenital heart defect that required open heart surgery at 5 days old. We were unaware of his defect and it rocked our world to the core, as we almost lost him.
I am so thankful for his mighty little heart and the lessons it has taught our little family. Im also thankful for how joyful his little heart is- he is so amazing and we are in awe of him everyday.
Strong
My word last year would have had to have been Forgiven. And this year — for 2011, it’s Rooted.
Grace
joy!
My word is family. I always want to take time out for my two little girls and our family. I love your blog and its reminders.
i love those necklaces. my word would be either balance or believe or joy or abundance..
My word is “faith”. There are a lot of uncertainties in this coming year for my family. My dad has stage IV melanoma and it’s been about 10 months of ups and downs with that. We have no idea if he’ll live to see Bennett and my other children grow up but we have to have faith that whatever happens is meant to happen. It’s no surprise to God. He’s got in under control.
Faith. Love Lisa’s necklaces!
Chance. It seems as though I give everyone more than enough chances to succeed but when it comes to myself, I tend to doubt my ability. I’m giving myself a chance to succeed, to be happy, because everyone deserves that.
My word is ‘growth’. I am pregnant with my first child due at the end of September. I believe that I will grow in more ways than one this year as we prepare for the arrival our our little on.
My word for 2010 is “blessed” and “happy” for 2011. I am so blessed to have 2 beautiful girls and a loving family!!! My girls make my heart happy everyday!
Thankful…
This morning I was also shook to the core. My neice was hit by a car. She is in surgery right now for her poor little broken legs, but at least she is alive. She will have some healing–but she is ALIVE !!! : )
I would love to get her mom a necklace.
“CONTENT”
Just learning to embrace where we are in life.
this is great! i’ve been doing a “name your year” idea for the past few, and here are my past ones: establishment. expansion. equilibrium. energy. relive.
this year is restore. it’s UNCANNY how these words i come up with on new year’s have rung true throughout each and every year without fail.
comitted
My word of the year would be blessed. I love Lisa Leonard!
My word for this year:
EMBRACE
To take everything I have and breathe it all in and to embrace life. All that I am and all that I have…my three beautiful kids, my amazing husband, my new career.
http://www.hairthereneverywhere.blogspot.com
Enchanted – As the definition of this word means utterly delighted or captivated; fascinated; charmed.
2010 was beyond my wildest dreams and I don’t want the magic to end.
Freedom- we are looking to free ourselves from the material things in this world that hold us back and gain freedom to give to those in need.
My word is “trust.” I’ve been getting too anxious about everything lately, I need to just trust God more and relax.
Believe.
It was my word for 2010, is my word for 2011 and probably for the rest of my life. The way I see it is, if you believe, you can achieve.
I’ve been through alot in my 22 years, and for a long time my belief was waivering, but the last few years have shown me that if I believe in myself, I can move mountains.
I could go on and on, but the my word is Believe.
My word: Enjoy
I saw a quote once that said,”Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.”
This year I am determined to not just get through each day but to fully enjoy what it offers to me from morning to night.
Those necklaces sure are pretty!
Seek.
I am determined to seek all and find all things good, Godly, kind, and positive this year. I will not allow the despair to become a part of my story.
“FORTITUDE” is the word…to keep going when the going gets tough…yes, that’s my word.
Lucky
My word for the year is SAVOUR … I will savour each and every moment, each and every triumph, and each and every mistake.
Determined
Transformed.
Patience.
And look at Nella standing like a big girl!
Forgiving. Too much crap going on and too little time left on earth to hold grudges.
Such pretty little pieces! My word for the year is “spirit” 🙂
Okay, first things first… I ADORE that picture of Nella standing against the wall. That is pure PERFECTION!
My word… hmmm. I am torn between Blessed and Thankful, but after careful consideration I think I will have to go with Thankful, as I think that is a better descriptor for my year. Not that I’m more thankful than I am blessed, but that I can’t do anything to earn my blessings but I sure as heck can be thankful for them! 😉
Word of the year:
possible
my word would be breathe….. to slow down and just breathe
UNSTOPPABLE!
Confidence!
There have been a few things I have been fearful of doing. This year I’m going for it!
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Our word of the year is strength.
We found strength where we didn’t think we could battling what we had to this year. Strength in God, our marriage and the relationships with our young children. I also found strength in myself that I never thought I would see. Strength to carry on with my life.
I am so thankful for strength.
Life. Last year was full of medical disasters. This year I am growing my first baby 🙂 So we’re just living.
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My word for the year is faith. definitely definitely faith.
amandahkelley@yahoo.com
Fearless and Faithful are my two words for this year. I’ve got a feeling it is gonna be a good year.
Faith.
My word for the year would be BLESSED.
my word is grateful. to be grateful for everything that I have and to not complain about what I don’t. happy weekending Kelle!
Patience.
Being the mother of four, some days I need a little more patience.
Love your blog, and the help it gives me in looking at the big picture and enjoying it; instead of the little annoyances of each day and getting frustrated.
Love those.
My word is “courage.”
strength. 🙂
I first chose PLAY as my word of the year, but i have been think so much about it and i decided i needed to change it it CHOOOSE as in choosing to play, be happy etc.
so many to chose from~ blessed, peace, hope, faith, sunshine, patience, Happiness but I think I need to go with
BREATHE I need to remember to slow down form the busy hectic life and breathe, before I lose my temper or get annoyed, breathe. Take time to enjoy life (and the little things) and just breathe.
My word for 2010 would be LOVE. I fell in love with life so many times in 2010. You know, those moments when you get stopped in the middle of doing something so uber-duber important, and you don’t notice the giggle rising in your throat until it flows out of your mouth — and your heart growing so big that you think its going to beat out of your chest and skip happily down the road? Yes, LOVE sums it up!
I’m stealing your word: capable. But only because it really applies to me as well. After a rough pregnancy which culminated in a difficult labor and delivery in December, I realized I am capable. It was grueling but 100% worthwhile. And with the giant learning curve that comes wih first-time parenthood, I must constantly remind myself that I am capable! 🙂
The word that keeps coming to mind is Keep Calm, but that is two words…ha ha.
I would have to say JOY, how can you not feel when I got to spend the 2010 with a new baby girl!
My word for the year is “heal”.
I declared courage as my word of the year. I feel 2011 will be a year of change, and I want to be brave in embracing it.
“Flexibility” is my word. It was something I learned to be more of in 2010 with the birth of my 4th baby. And I will defintely be using what I’ve learned in ’10 this year as we move our family of 6 from South Carolina, to sunny Florida.
Lots of life change in the past year…but I say, BRING IT ON BABY!
“Flexibility” is my word. It was something I learned to be more of in 2010 with the birth of my 4th baby. And I will defintely be using what I’ve learned in ’10 this year as we move our family of 6 from South Carolina, to sunny Florida.
Lots of life change in the past year…but I say, BRING IT ON BABY!
“Flexibility” is my word. It was something I learned to be more of in 2010 with the birth of my 4th baby. And I will defintely be using what I’ve learned in ’10 this year as we move our family of 6 from South Carolina, to sunny Florida.
Lots of life change in the past year…but I say, BRING IT ON BABY!
I think my word is pray…I certainly need that reminder.
Jaimee
jetyosn747@yahoo.com
HUMBLED is what I am feeling for all that we have and just life period! Love that jewelry too!!!
My word of the year is “make”. Remind me that anything that we do, anything that we have, anything that makes us proud, we made ourselves. The future holds whatever we want it to, we just have to “make” it happen.
I love Lisa Leonard’s designs. She is amazing.
With a new job, a new city and a new baby, I would say our word for this year is “Grow.” There are so many things I want to try, my daughter is speeding through her first year of life and my husband and I are finally settling down into the next chapter of our lives.
Grow 2011!
Hesitantly
Purpose.
My goal this year is to wake up every morning remembering mine.
Dream – Dream Big and Dream often. Not to be scared to realise what our dreams are as a family and to chase them down this year!
FAITH
As a working mom raising 3 girls (twins and another daughter 18-months younger), plus trying to sell our home so we can move closer to our jobs, requires a lot of faith. Faith that I can:
– raise my children in the eyes of God
– focus on “our” time (my husband and I)
– be a role model for my girls
– find time for myself to re-energize
– remember that it is only God that has the plan
– balance it all
My word for 2011 is “confident.” As a young woman who never had a very high self-esteem, I finally feel as though I am coming into my own. I have found my rhythm…as a wife, as a mother, and as an individual. Fraulein Maria ain’t got nothing on me. 🙂
amazing.
Our daughter Katelyn with DS is just now turning 3 (in a week), and she is amazing, amazing, amazing!
My word of the year is “content”. Because very simply, I am finally content. 🙂
Contentment
My word of the year is “enough.” I am challenging myself to accept me for me, as good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, capable enough, and worthy enough.
My word of the year is “enough.” I am challenging myself to accept me for me, as good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, capable enough, and worthy enough.
My word of the year is “enough.” I am challenging myself to accept me for me, as good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, capable enough, and worthy enough.
Love your blog Kelle! This is my first post, but have been following since Nella’s birth.
My word is: mother
Love those necklaces!!
Love your blog Kelle! This is my first post, but have been following since Nella’s birth.
My word is: mother
Love those necklaces!!
Love your blog Kelle! This is my first post, but have been following since Nella’s birth.
My word is: mother
Love those necklaces!!
My word of the year is trust. Learning to trust the “no” and now learning to trust a very important “yes.”
Blessed… thought Thankful comes in a close second
well I birthed another beautiful baby so I would say blessed…but also tumultuous!
My word for 2011 is Breathe. I want to get back into yoga, I’ll be breathing a new baby into the world in March, and I want to just focus on inviting calm into our lives. Love Lisa Leonard & love you! Thanks for the chance to win.
arrived!
I love your blog, my birthday is 1/22 and last year I turned 30, I was down and bummed and turned to my computer and found a link to your blog I have followed ever since Nella was born and your words and pictures somehow help me be a better person and mother. My word to remember this year is “present” I just want to be more present in everything, time with my husband, my son, at work, with friends. I am constantly thinking of the next step and need to enjoy the here and now!
Appreciative.
I have so much in my life to be grateful for, and I’m determined to notice each and every one of these beautiful things surrounding me.
Like your blog, Mrs. Hampton. Always such a treat to see a new post.
Resilience or Determination. I can not decide on just one.
My husband and I will be living out the word “actualize” as we graduate with our Masters, move to a new location, and begin yet another phase of our eventful life together. We hope to use what we have learned and apply it to the next steps of our journey. By the way, I love the Lisa Leonard line! Thank you for pointing her out to me!
I have a Lisa Leonard necklace word of the year…”shalom” for 2010 and have been considering a new one. It would be great to be a lucky winner! 🙂
Memories…
BALANCE!
As a working mother to two amazing children, I am working on balance this year!
Faith
surrender
PATIENCE. Holy cow do I need to improve on that.
This jewelry is beautiful. My word of the year is “Strive.” I am always striving to be more like Jesus. I am striving to rid myself of me and fill it with my Saviour.
My word for the year is “real”. Be real. Encourage the people in your life to be real. It feels SO good!
I did choose a word for THIS YEAR. Must be “the thing.”
My word is “follow.” I am a BUSY, HYPER, organized, go-er type person and sometimes I just need to CHILL and follow and I will not miss SO MUCH in my hurry to make it through LIFE. I miss stuff. THAT is NOT good.
My word would definitely be “blessed” We are so blessed!
Marilyn
going to have to go with “faithfulness” 🙂
eucharisteo
grace, thanksgiving, joy…come together into one word.
http://eucharisteojourney.blogspot.com/2008/04/eucharisteo-meanswhat.html
Serenity~
As I strive for Serenity in my life, I then realize that I have it! For that is my 15-yr old granddaughter’s name, and it describes her perfectly!
Julie
Peace.
…finding peace in who I am as a wife and mother, imperfections and all.
Serendipitous. Our job loss was terrifying leaving us uncertain. My husband was offered a better job at a better firm, while looking. Who knew something bad could turn out even better than before. Serendipitous.
Strength.
I am taking Ali Edwards “one little word” class and my word for 2011 is EMBRACE…. Embrace who I am including all of my imperfections. Embrace my family and friends. Embrace the changes I need to make. Love reading all the words…..thanks for your inspiration.
Mine is Delight.
Perseverance.
My word is Grace.
My word is “breathe” — I had a hectic, crazy year and I came away from it learning to take a moment to breathe, relax, and try to enjoy what is really important.
Whitney
Love – I am on a journey this year to really and truly love… the unlovable, my enemies etc.
I think my word would be HAPPINESS. I have never felt such happiness this past year and I just hope it continues into 2011. I’m happy I have my baby, my husband, my family and my friends. :0)
arrived:-)
My word for 2011; Simplify! Looking forward to simplifying life in every area this year.
THanks for hosting!
andreaworley@live.com
My word for 2011 is: SURRENDER
I hold too tightly to things that are not mine to control. This year I am having to D A I L Y let go and let God do His thing in my life!
I haven’t always been crazy about His timing, but know His plans are best!
I love reading about your beautiful family 🙂
breathe
breathe
loved
My word would be “patience” or “joy”. There are many changes going on in my life right now but I’m trying to have patience and find joy in the little things.
My word for this year is JOY! I will find it in everything!
My word for this year ought to be “awe”. Last year, I felt so overwhelmed with amazement and appreciation for who my two boys are becoming and now when I get a little overwhelmed or frustrated by the daily chaos that young teenagers bring with them, I just remind myself of how it feels when they say or do something that makes me stop and realize how incredible it is to witness the butterfly emerging from the chrysalis…a little messy, but awe-inspiring…
The picture of Nella standing in the hallway smiling at her daddy made me cry. What a wonderful father he is to those girls! You are so blessed to be married to him!
Adrienne
My word would have to be focus. I’m determined to be more focused on my job as a wife and mother this year. I’m determined to be more focused in the keeping of my home.
Ky x
My word of the year is EXPLORE.
I have travelled to the other side of the world (from New Zealand to the UK) to live and work for two years. I am into my second year, and need to remember that this is all a fantastic journey, and explore as much as I can of this world, before heading back to explore my own country some more!
My word is RALLY.
Through your blog, you have taught me that I can rally through anything. In the past 6 months, my family has rallied through the birth of my niece with DS, her intestinal blockage surgery 3 weeks later, a hospitalization due to low oxygen levels, job losses, a marriage, my nieces heart surgery to repair 2 holes, and the death of my brother, who was the World’s Best Uncle and Godfather to my beautiful niece.
We will be ok. We can rally.
My word is STRONG. I lost my mom last March while I was pregnant with my 2nd baby and it has been SOOOO hard, but I have come to realize that I am a strong woman & can do so much more on my own than I ever thought possible.
Hope – things have been tough for the last 3 years with my husband enduring 3 different layoffs. It seems we are never able to get ahead, but there is always the hope for tomorrow that carries us through today. (He got a new job that started Friday!)
My word would have to be… Love <3
Lets go Steelers!!!!
Melissa
Word for 2011…acceptance.
thanks, kelle.
I can’t decide…blessed, grateful, bliss. I keep thinking of new ones. Thanks for the chance to win.
Peaceful. This is my word. Last year brought great turmoil, upheaval and sadness, so this year, we’re going to be peaceful. My kids are growing healthy and strong, life is good, and I’m peaceful.
Jen
joyful (in the Lord)…
discombobulate
a little long but my word is
discombobulate… my world has been turned upside down with the diagnosis of my 15 month old with spinal muscular atrophy… we are confused and upset but still our lives are full of joy. discombobulate has always been my favourite word, through the good times and the bad, and it reminds me of these times for both are to be cherished.
“blessed”
Oh my goodness! Look at Nella!!! Oh Kelle it’s been a fantastic journey this past year with your family! Thank you for writing and illustrating so beautifully!
My word for this past year has to be “serendipity”. Living with Gabe brings out these surprise moments in my life that evokes gratitude and joy!♥
Grateful was the first word that popped in my head. So grateful for all I have!
My word is GRATEFUL. I’m very grateful for my amazing little family. They make me complete.
Love is my word from 2010. I am so blessed that I am surrounded by friends and family that I love and love me back. Kisses to you and your girls. xoxo
Strength!!! Because I’m a strong woman that has showen more strenght in the last year then I ever thought I had.
Relax…I will live by this word this year
My word is “happy.” I’ve met a man who makes me happier than I ever thought possible. I could go on and on but I’ll just leave it with Happy.
my word for this year would be faith. faith in my God is what has gotten me through difficult times!!! i would love that brown bracelet with “faith” on it!
-Kathleen Alfano
Determined. I am so determined to kick depression’s butt!
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Perseverance. We recently found out that I am pregnant with our second child. Surprise! With our 22 month old still not self-feeding and on mostly purees, it makes me worry unnecessarily about what it will be like to have two little ones. I also worry about the health of our second one, since I know our odds of Ds have increased automatically with our little peanut already having it. But yet, I know that no matter what comes our way, we will persevere through it together as a family and be better because of it.
Jen
http://lovingpeanut.blogspot.com
My word would be ‘present’. Remembering to be present in the moment, not thinking about tomorrow or next week. Treasuring every moment! 🙂
My word is LOVE.
embrace. I have to embrace my current life wholeheartedly and with the strength only God can give me! 🙂
My word is simple: BE.
My word is LoVe
Blessed!
Content.
It takes a conscious effort sometimes to not think about all that we don’t yet have, and just enjoy all of the wonderfulness that we do have.
Love those necklaces!
Calm
No word from me. But I just want to say how lucky I feel to see the sheer happiness on Nella’s face in that top photo as she interacts with her much loved father.
mine is miracle, because a friend and i both need one, but in different ways. my friend lost her twins in april at 23weeks along in her pregnancy, and today she is 23.5 weeks on bedrest and on the verge of either losing this baby or having a micro preemie. if it is a girl, it’s name with be “mira” for miracle… for myself, i would like my own miracle as we start our IVF journey for baby number two. the same word for the same thing, but much more dire for my dear friend…
My word of the year is “Patience”. It has been a crazy year and I have had to practice this countless times!
Team Nella!
Mine is SOAR!
My family is about to embark on a new phase in our lives. New beginnings, new challenges, and we will rock the heck out of it!
My word is “LOVE”! And I love love love lisa leonard designs!
My word is ‘excited’. I plan to start a new job and try and get pregnant with our second child. This isn’t an easy task, considering we need outside help to do this.
Those are beautiful!
Our word for the year would have to be “Live”
With two special needs children, one with 100+ seizures a day, living is what we do best!!!!
Grace. I’ve been given much more than I deserve.
My word would be confidence. Pure and simple confidence.
Dear Kelle,
Thank you for this opportunity! Lisa Leonard is so lovely and her jewelry is beautiful!
My word is grace 🙂
Grace to be kind to myself. Grace to be gentle with others. Grace to realize I am blessed.
Yes, I’ll move all the way across the country to the coldest parts of Canada with you. Yes, I’ll stand by your side as you train to become a Mountie. Yes, I’ll love you forever, every day of forever.
“Yes! I’ll marry you.”
Yes, together, we can do anything.
Yes.
My word of the year? Finally. I can hardly explain it…but in my little corner of the world the pieces are finally lining up to fall into place. ♥
Our word is Faith. After trying to have a baby for over 4 years and being in the adoption “waiting” pool for a year we were blessed with our son Bentley.
I think my word for the year would be remember or cherish. This year there are some big events – we are expecting our second child in about 8 weeks and then in 11 weeks I will finish my masters ( if all goes well)I hope that once it is all done I will have some time to just cherish this amazing time. It has been a year plus of stuggles and I have wanted to take the free time I will have and enjoy my children and remember that all the hard work was worth it and I learned so much about my self and all that I am capable of which is a great gift.
2011’s word for me is happy. i’m going to be happy 🙂
My word of the year is: BE.
I find myself getting so busy at times that I forget to live simply and live in the moment. Sometimes I need to just BE.
I have so many words flitting through my mind right now, but I keep coming back to one.
My word is “Believe”
grace. lots of it.
understanding
I have heard great things about Lisa’s designs and would love to win this giveaway. If I had to pick right now, I would think that our word for the year would be “Blessed”.
My word would be BREATHE. As a mother of 3 and about to have #4 I need to remember to breathe! Your blog reminds me to just take a moment to enjoy life and it’s precious little moments.
My word is “BELIEVE”.
Love Lisa Leonard, and adore you Kelle! 😉
release.
LOVE the jewelry you posted!
Gratefulness…. my word for the year. Thanking God every day for the small and big changes in my life. I have so much to be grateful for!
LOVE love love those necklaces. crossing my fingers for myself 😉 also, tomorrow is my birthday so maybe that’ll be the little extra luck i need. xoxo
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Slow.
I tend to rush through life. I just had my second child and want to slow down and rembr these firsr moments
SERENITY.
But it’s not my word of the year, it’s the word of my life.
Refinement. This year I have come to realize there is so much love and goodness in my life and it would be all the more better with some positive change…we only live once, right!?
Tara
REFINED….
Because just when I think I can’t be more humbled, my soul is refined once again….and will be forevermore.
🙂
I have one of these necklaces and I also got my mama one, they are wonderful!
TIME.
We are heading out into a whole another world. Wherever the Air Force sends us. We leave great friends and family behind.
tenacious.
my biggest strength and weakness wrapped up in one word.
-shannon
My word is “Release”…letting go of the past and embracing what is right in front of me!
Able!
I just gave birth to our second little girl two week ago, my word is “gratitude”… It is so easy to forget what we have and compare or constantly being moving to the next thing. I want to stay present right in the middle of all my blessings…grateful.
My word is “Blessed”. I feel so fortunate to be able to stay at home with my two beautiful children. I am truly blessed beyond words!
My word is “BELIEVE”.
Love Lisa Leonard, adore you Kelle!! 😉
Nothing is impossible, even the word Itself says “I’m Possible”
– Audrey Hepurn
So my word for this year, considering the previous year, will be: I’m Possible.
You have probably seen this video on youtube, if not, I encourage you to see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciYk-UwqFKA
He says: “You keep on concentrating on what you wish you had and what you wish you didn’t have, and you sort of forget what you do have.”
Very inspiring.
– Ida in Norway
my word for this year is going to be “go”
i was listening to klove a few days ago and they were talking about their words for the year. God has really placed this one on my heart. I am interested to find out what type of “go” that might mean, whether it is literally go and do or a go outside of what i am comfortable with. thanks for posting
This is my fourth year of doing the one little word project inspired by Ali Edwards.
This year my word is “Move”
I want to move my body on a regular basis because it makes my outlook better and I feel better about myself. But I also want to move my mind by reading more and by working on being able to speak up for what I need instead of putting everyone else’s needs first all the time.
I love Lisa Leonard designs.
home.
i’ve been home with a wee one this past year. we are home a lot, and home is truly where the heart is.
shenais
My word of the year is
Unplug
kind of ironic to post as a comment on a blog but i feel like my personal relationships are slipping away with all of the technology in our lives. it is time to unplug the phone, tv and computer once in a while and have a meaningful lunch with some old friends, go on a walk or spend quality time with my spouse.
unplugging means disconnecting the new ways in order to connect again the old fashioned way.
paitence. learning to appreciate what we have and not get ahead of ourselves.
My word for the year: “purposeful”. Thanks for making me think!
There are about one million words I could choose from, some of the top being patient and understanding, but after pondering for a while, I have decided there is no other word I could pick than this. Fearless. I have always been afraid to take that leap and jump into the unknown. I’m the one who always plans out every trip out the door down to the most finite detail. I’m the one who asks a million questions before purchasing anything, or settling on which path to take. This year, I will be fearless. I will leap before I look and take each day as it comes without asking a million precautionary questions. I will be fearless and try new things to eat. I will be fearless and let the day take me where it will.
My word that sums up last year would be GREATFUL.
I have so many things that bless me in life especially when it comes to my son with DS. He is a rockstar and is doing so well. I am truly greatful for how healthy and right on track he is with typical kids.
If I had a piece of jewlery with GREATFUL on it, it would remind me everytime I looked at it to be thankful for everything I have in my life!
awesome!
I am so stuggling with coming up with a word of the year. I think blessed would be a good one. Reflecting on my year I thought of all the beautiful things God has blessed me with…an amazing family, stellar friends, truly knowing his love, a big sister (how did i find a big sister this year? she is not blood, but sometimes it runs deeper), eyes for more than myself, and many many more things…..thank you for the quest of finding my word of the year! I needed to reflect on my year and be reminded just how truly blessed I am!
chosen.
Hope. I hope for many wonderful things this year, changes, a new baby, and career starts. Here’s to 2011! And thanks for the awesome giveaway!
My word would be “cherish”. We just found out my dad has a terminal illness. Clinging to everything I’ve got at this time.
My word is “present” – in the sense that I want to be present for my two (soon-to-be-three) little angels in every way possible this year.
Focus… on things that matter most.
health
I was trying to think of my word to describe how I feel and saw “Mindful” up above. How perfect.
Contentment…
My word is GRACE. Because God has given me SO MUCH!!
My word of the year is “family” I can’t think of a more perfect word 🙂
BREATH
enjoy !!
As my tatoo says: OVERCOME
truth
Intention!
I want to live each day intentionally! To be present and not just roam through my weeks, live with intention, love with intention, worship with intention!
Thanks!
Love that second picture of Nella!
My word would be RELAX. I’ve learned over the past year that when I chill out (or ‘chillax’ as my daughter likes to say) and not let little insignificant things bother me, that I am a much happier person and a much better parent!
Overcome…
After two years of heartbreaking infertility, after multiple failed treatments, after hundreds of injections and procedures…we have OVERCOME infertility, and our miracle baby girl is on the way. Sitting here, feeling her dancing inside me, I am OVERCOME with thankfulness, joy, and love.
My word is: Believe!
LOVE THEM!!
“Ease” is my word.
Joy. Pure and simple joy.
I loooove Lisa’s jewelry! I would have to chose the word patience after the year we had.
My word this year is BECOME.
I will become many things this year.
It’s an exciting time.
It’s a nerve-wracking time.
But it is all a time that I know God has big plans for us.
So I will BECOME and love every minute of it.
Biz
My word this year is “patience”
Confident. After 4 1/2 years of figuring out our daughters health issues and chromosome disorder we have finally come to a place of confidence. We know what we are dealing with for now and are finally in a good place where her health is maintained and under control.
My word for 2011 is “HOPE”…2010 shaped me and my husband’s lives, from the inside out. On March 1st, 2010 was a day I have never felt so much pain in my heart, we found out at 16 weeks pregnant we lost our sweet baby do to a partial molar pregnancy. From that day to August I under went several scans and several rounds of a form of chemo. Through the rest 2010 God shaped my heart, this was my story, my journey. My journey to be the women God intended me to be, I am a stronger person! My story is not for people to feel sorry for me but for my story to be the light, strength and hope for other people. I have HOPE for 2011, Hope, that God would bless us with a healthy baby!
Thankful….my son offically has one more year left of chemo treatment for leukemia he is five and such a fighter!!
Thankful….my son offically has one more year left of chemo treatment for leukemia he is five and such a fighter!!
Endurance. Sometimes you have to just keep goin’.
Accept
i think my word is going to be courage.
you need courage for everything and right this second, it is coming out strong.
My word of the year is “fearless”. After a 8 month struggle with anxiety after my son was born, I really have no choice but to live my life day to day- without fear.
My word is fortunate
My word for this year would be Patience.
Love the pics!
Grace.
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Live. To learn to live, and enjoy the journey. To try new things, and finish what I start.
BREATHE – I’ve been stressing out about needless things for a long time.
My word of the year has to be FAMILY!
Those necklaces are BEAUTIFUL!
Determined!!!!!
To do all the things I want to do in 2011, even if my husband (who works way too much) can’t be there with me and my little man.
love following your blog!
my word this year will be adapt
SURPRISES! From a surprise new job to a surprise break-up then a surprise new boyfriend and a surprise move…this year was full of happy and sad, but mostly happy, surprises.
I know this is wrong, but I don’t have a lot to say today. I just want to win. 🙂
My word would be Trust, as I’ve had to learn so much about it this last year.
I’ve thought about this a lot. My word is…embrace.
Wow, another giveaway!! The word for this past year, MOST of all, the past five months would HAVE to be FAITH. It is what must have gotten me thru just about the worst, darkest time of my Life, when I thought I could not hold up against it and many thought I wouldn’t. I walked thru something I could have never imagined in a million years, something so shocking with such secrets and deception surrounding, that it shook me to the core, in my soul..threatened my marriage. So, yes faith is my word (a near-tie would be LOVE). Love to you and yours~
Faith
My word would be faith.. Always have faith that everything will turn out for the best.
That jewelry is gorgeous!
My word would be faith.. Always have faith that everything will turn out for the best.
That jewelry is gorgeous!
Love.
My word is FRESH. Sounds odd but think energetic, refreshed, revived, pure, sweet, bright, clear. I’m glad I chose it, especially after the death of a dear friend last Friday. It’s left me feeling anything but Fresh but I know I will get back there. It’s something to aspire to.
My word of this 2011 year is “sovereign.” I chose “sovereign” because I have seen God’s hand at work in our lives and in the life of our unborn son, Caden. It could only have been a “sovereign” act that the doctors found my cervix .5 cm from dilating at my 20 week ultrasound…
My word is EXHALE.
My little girl was born with spina bifida, and I spent most of her first year holding my breath, in fear of what may come. She is teaching me to breathe in the beauty and wonder, and release the fear and uncertainiy.
Laugh…the best medicine.
My guiding word for 2011 is ‘light’.
Felicity x
http://www.giftsofserendipity.com
Grateful—it’s been a crazy 6 months..
Eek! Its hard to choose ONE word! I guess above all I’m feeling blessed. So, BLESSED. 🙂
My word is patience, with 2 under 2 I really need it! Love you and your family!! xoxo
our word for 2010 was recovery- 2009 almost tanked us …thank God that life comes in seasons..
Calm…
Possibility. In me and in others.
Persevere. For so many reasons. I love the black and white pics! You capture your children so perfectly.
Fulfill
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My word is believe. Believe in the good that life brings!
Ebrace.
The moment.
The Future.
The past.
My word is “feel”. Feel the good, the bad, the happy, the stress, FEEL it all because it is ours. OUR feelings, our path.
or “Embrace”
or spellcheck, geesh…..
My word of the year…LOVE. Good days, bad days, all of those in between…nothing makes me happier than the people I LOVE, they are all I need 🙂
My word for the year “home”
My word for the year “home”
Our year has been a hard one. We really had to learn how to “trust” in the Lord’s plans. I think it will be an ongoing lesson.
oh man I’ve always wanted to win something from her collection! I love it so much but never could afford it right now (we are married students with a baby :))
my word this year would be joy to remind me to find the joy in all things and not focus on the hard things.
hi there for this year the word im going for is Thankful!!
Last year one of my best friends Lost her husband after he was attacked at work, so I am thinkful for all that i have in my life, cos well you just never know when it will be taken from you.
thanks for the chance 🙂
My word would probably have to be “Faith”. 2010 was a year of trying my Faith a LOT. Hoping 2011 brings rewards for this faith, rather than more trying times.
Grateful.
My word for the year is NOW. I am going to enjoy where my children and family are now and not always be looking forward or backward. We are only in this moment one time and we need to make the most of it. ~ Jada
My word is DETERMINED!
Patience–I need some more o’ that!
My word for the year is “others”. I want to put others before myself, be a servant, and show them what true agape love looks like!
I tried posting a comment, but I don’t see it. Sorry if I have two. Our word for the year is “trust”.
My word is blessed for 2011. 2010 was one of my tougher years, and I am just so appreciative for all I have been given in life. I love your blog and your two sweeties!
Hey Kelle, I love your challenges. My word would be icecream.
patience
My word is ‘home.’ Finally was able to fulfill my dream of being a stay at home mama and it makes me the happiest I’ve ever been…our family is the happiest it’s ever been!
My word for the year is patience.
Love this jewelry!
My word for the year is patience.
Love this jewelry!
Enough.
I am enough for myself, my family. This year was tough one for me but I learned that I am good enough.
My word for 2011 is ADVENTURE. My husband and I are moving from Illinois to Florida away from family and friends so my husband can go to school. That word best describes what this year holds for us!!
The word I choose is “Epiphany” as 2010 was the start of an epiphany for me which is continuing into 2011.
My word: Resilient. I am stronger than I know. 🙂
my word for the year is CELEBRATE. because even the small moments deserve a little bit of fanfare.
My word would be SHINE! My BFF lost her battle cancer last November and the word used to describe her at her celebration service was shine 🙂 I hope to SHINE to all those around me this year and help to continue her legacy!
I’ve got two words: disciplined and intentional. I’m striving hard to cultivate those two qualities in my life – it’s more than worth it for our family
I’ve got two words: disciplined and intentional. I’m striving hard to cultivate those two qualities in my life – it’s more than worth it for our family
word of the year (so far): transformation
Patience. ‘Nuff said.
‘Treasure’. We lost my MIL last year after a long illness and so I’m trying to really treasure all our family and friends and not lose sight of what is important.
Patience(!)
Preserverance.
COMMIT! Is my word for the year. Commit to live right NOW! Enjoy every.single.minute.
Thank you for sharing your story,
Christi
Christi@palmettox.com
P.S. Commit to using my blog, I started almost a year ago!
Courage
We are getting ready to start the kindergarten transition process for our son. We want him educated in an inclusive general education classroom. The school has other thoughts. It will take every bit of my mama courage to fight for what he deserves.
My word for this year is ‘strength’. Being an expat with two little kids requires a lot of strength, facing all the everyday challenges and remain intact to fight again, with God by my side, the next morning…
Thank you both for the giveaway!
Thankful. Our life is not perfect but there is so much to be thankful for.
love.. love is truly all that matters in any situation. Even if it were speaking to a stranger, let your love shine through… thats what life is all about … to love and to be loved!
Blessed… I am so blessed with all I have in my life.
Wonder 🙂
Learning. I am never too old to learn!
GRATITUDE!
I am grateful for sooo sooo many things….
Very grateful for you and all you share with us. You are such an inspiration!
My word would be something to do with transition and change… after much “Thesaurus-ing” I decided on:
EVOLVE
It’s a positive spin on changing and transforming and progressing like my family, my marriage, myself and my daughter are – all in fantastic and POSITIVE ways.
my word would be intentional….
Such wonderful words and stories everyone has shared…
My word is ‘progress’.
Just keep swimming… just keep swimming… just keep swimming…
Blessed. That sums it up. I’m so blessed with my family and it’s amazing.
My word would be happines. I love your blogg:)
My word for this year is “purpose”—hoping to look at the things that fill my life and rediscover my purpose in doing them.
mine is hope. i’m forever hopeful.
“persevere”
My word for this year is promise!
My word of the year would definitely be “blessed”
We are so blessed to be expecting our daughter in April. We sold our home and bought our dream home all in the matter of 11 days in a terrible house market. We are surrounded by family that loves us and these are just a small sampling of how blessed we’ve been this year.
xo, Danielle (daniellefinley@finelyvc.com)
I’m having a hard time picking just one. However, as our family jumps head first into a SN adoption very soon, our word would have to be FAITH. We are walking by FAITH.
The other word, it would be DISABILITY but with the DIS crossed out. 🙂
My word would definitely be “FRESH”. We are starting this year fresh and new, so far so good!
Simplify
I love them! And I love the photos too….so sweet.
Blessed…beyond belief. 2 baby boys and an awesome husband!
Flourish!
last years word is PEACE, which we finally found in our new home as our former was infultrated with awful neighbors that sucked the air out from under us all. this year’s word is FORWARD……i need to let go and move forward without being consumed by what has happened (even though it has had a profound impact on my well-being)…. breathing the fresh air and enjoying our precious life, together and happy!
My word would definitely be Faith.
I took a leap of faith this year, and I moved 300 miles away from friends and family without a job. My then FH (now husband!) was attending a school there. We were married within our faith, and it’s everything that’s kept us going.
My word is ‘Believe’ believe in yourself, in your loved ones. Believe that no matter what happens everythign will be ok. Believe in wishes, miricals, and life.
Believe is the word I live by.
Beucz if I didnt Believe Im not sure where I would be
HOPE
Last year son was born 12 weeks early. Has had meningitis three times. He is having his 5th brain surgery tomorrow. He has come close to death many times and all we could do is have hope. Hope can lift you through darkness. Hope can get you through anything. Hope can give you a miracle!
“Renewal” fits the bill for 2011. It’s going to be a fabulous year!
I can just feel all the emotion in little Nella’s expression there! She is so stinking cute Kelle! My word for the year is discipline!
“one” is my word. After ten years of marriage we are learning to be one together instead of two 🙂
Grateful. (Thoroughly, truly, deeply, sincerely) Grateful.
My word for 2011 is freedom. I wrote about it here: http://melissadphotography.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/15-start-an-etsy-site/
Hey Kelle — My word for 2011 is: “Believe”. I have a couple “Wildly Improbable Goals” (otherwise known as WIGs, courtesy of Martha Beck) and so I have to BELIEVE in order for them to become reality. I truly think they will! It’s always fun to change up the status quo. 🙂
By the way, ever since I saw your gift for your mom for Christmas I have been a big fan of Lisa Leonard…already bought two great things from her. So, yay for a giveaway! 🙂 ~Beth
My word is “blessed”, it came so clearly to me. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world with my two wonderful kids and kick-ass husband! Thanks for such a wonderful blog! And thanks again for rasing such awareness for our kids!
GROWTH.
Our family is complete and I am ready to focus on the growth of our boys and of my marriage to my hubby!
Enjoy!
Simple but sometimes hard to do.
Dependent.
Because this past year has only gone right when I’ve depended on Christ and not myself.
hopeful
My word is …….Tired.
B*L*E*S*S*E*D 🙂
Jesus. I know that he is the answer and knows the answers. I just need to be reminded of it.
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Word of the year for me would be simplicity. 🙂
Trusting
My words for the year would be courage because I am starting my masters program in the fall and inspire because I try to do this every day with the students in my special education class :o)
My word is aliveness. Inspired & fearless aliveness..
CONTENTMENT
possibilities !
Adaptable
Last year I moved across country, bought my first house and gave birth to twin girls. I always thought I hated change but it was the best year of my life.
My word is: Finally.
Flow.
my word is…
Loved
I got married this year to the love of my life, adopted the cutest most lovable dog and became a part of a wonderful extended family that have made me feel truly and unconditionally…loved
Focused
I have lots of little projects I want to get done. If I can stay on task, they can get done 🙂
Promise
My word for the year is “enjoy.” Last year it was “better” – all about making the good things in my life better, the difficult things better, etc. And now… I need to remember to ENJOY all these things!!
COMMUNITY
is my word for 2011. This is because no matter where I find myself, I am always being encouraged and feel so very loved by, not only those in my family, but by those in my home town and community. So having the word COMMUNITY as my word reminds me to show the love to my home community and to the many other communities I find myself apart of.
‘Empowered’ is the perfect word of the year for our little family! This is the year for us…a grand year with so many wonderful happenings, I can just feel it! 😉
As cliche as it sounds my word of the year would be blessed!
create.
=)
You have such a sweet family. :o)
My word of the year is Hope.
My word for the year would probably have to be ‘Blessed’. I am so lucky to have my sweet sweet baby and my husband..and the life that we live. Not even close to being anything out of the ordinary… but I am still in love with it each and everyday!
My word for the year is:
Significance
THANKFUL
For all that last year has brought- and for all that has yet to be! I’ve learned lots and am thankful to be learning something everyday!
oh. just.one word? 😉 i would say my word is intentional. i am trying to be intentional in being a mommy, the things i do, say, how i spend my time…as a wife too. it’s funny how that one word can change how you go about your day. thanks for the opportunities to win such fun stuff. mis.
Serenity. Love the jewelry.
My word for the year is ENOUGH. I am enough, I have enough, I do enough…. Ii want to believe this.
Grateful
I have so much to be thankful for! Thank you Kelle for all you do!
Perseverence.
My word for the year:
Proactive- tending to initiate change rather than reacting to events
Inspired. 2011 is already and will continue to be inspired.
my word for the year is growth.
love your blog!
love those neckalces!
Able. Happy Weekending Hamptons!!
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Wisdom. May everything I do come from
A place of considered wisdom 🙂
Our word of the year… supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Is that how you spell it? My 5 year old’s favorite person lately is Mary Poppins, (which means we watch the movie over and over) so I thought that to be an appropriate word.
thank you, mary poppins!
Faithful. Or maybe hopeful, depending on the day.
True, as in genuine or authentic.
Embrace…I want to embrace every snuggle I can from my newborn son, every challenge my daughter throws at me, every sentence my oldest son says, every opportunity that is presented to us, and I want to embrace the simpleness of everyday life and the grandeur of the extraordinary. EMBRACE!!!!
Thanks again for sharing!!!
Redeemed. God has been teaching me that no matter what happens I have been saved by His grace and am part of His plan, which is far greater than my own.
Psalm 130:7 “Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.”
Focus.
I even wrote it on a sticky note by my computer. I can’t do any one thing well if I spread myself too thin, so focus is my word of the year. Imagine what I’ll accomplish 🙂
I’m shooting for patience, this year. Something I need all the time, and never seem to have enough of.
Leap… my 2011 is going to be about turning some big challenges into really amazing life changing opportunities. The word leap has just the right amount of daring, determination and exuberance to drown out any overwhelming panic!
I love your blog Kelle, thank you for sharing and inspiring.
My word would be…
TRUST!
My word is nurture, myself, my babies, my marriage.
🙂
present…to be intentionally present in whatever moment I am in.
Packers!
Okay, in all seriousness….courage.
Faith is our word for the year, we just adopted a sibling group of 3 that brought our family total to 7! My youngest is now calling us 7th Heaven =)
My word is faith because I have realized that I need to have it in myself, my husband, and God to get through whatever is thrown at me in my life!
what a wonderful giveaway!
Joy is my word for 2011. My husband and I are taking Ali Edward’s One Little Word workshop together.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Right now it is SURRENDER. I’m getting ready to birth my second babe in a few months and have been struggling with fears about having another postpartum hemorrhage. I want this birth to be amazing, spiritual and healing so I just keep reminding myself to surrender to the process, relax and let go.
Tolerance.
Focus….Just stay focused and I will succeed!
Hi Kelle,
Our word of the year is grateful…for each and every moment.
A word for 2011…… Anxiety-less. (that’s a word, right?) I need to be d.o.n.e. with the worrying.
Love L.L. Designs. I get my baby spoons from her.
Kelle you come up with the BEST topics – Love this idea! How do I pick just one word to sum up last year and look towards 2011??? Many come to mind – peaceful, joy, blessed but I think I’ll go with the first that popped into my mind…faithful. Without faith, I just don’t know where I’d be.
Thank you for the ray of sunshine you bring to our many rainy days!
Susie
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my word have to be unexpected. this past year was full of things that were unexpected. some good. some not so good. i am learning to deal, with grace and patience, with the unexpected.
Eucharisteo….Thanksgiving. This is our word this year
Finding an authentic way to say thank you for all things both good and what we would say is not so good. All things, when looked at through the right lens, can be accepted with the attitude of eucharisteo!
Strength
~pray~
(im definitly praying i win too!)
joyful!
My word for the year is “Improve”.
Love Nella’s big smile.
grammypetals@yahoo.com
My word of the year is “FAITH” all things are possible through Him who strengthens me.
Gaby
My word for 2010 is “Strong.” After a very scary and traumatic emergency c-section delivery of my son two and a half years ago, I knew I never wanted to feel that helpless again. So I researched. I made calls. I interviewed. I prepared for the day when we had another baby. And then we got a “+” for the second time. All of my hard work paid off and my strength in saying “no” to the wrong people was worth it. I delivered my baby girl via unmedicated VBAC last November and experienced a kind of strength I’ve never known before.
My word would be resourceful. We all need to be resourceful to survive.
This year I’m going with BOLD.
My word is Hope 🙂
Compassion! I love Lisa’s designs. 🙂 Hopefully, this one will be meant for me!
I can think of many words to emote my year..
I choose FAITH
Faith that all will be right in the end.. Over a year of trying for a baby sister/brother and down that path added 5 shining stars in the sky.. Faith that the next will stay and shine next to us..
Thanks for this chance and able to read everyone’s else word, once again you inspire Kelle, thank you…
love
Helen
B E L I E V E
xoxo,
April
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one word: breathless. as in, this is the year we live every day, every moment until we are left so completely, utterly breathless.
again, hope this weekend found you with time to not only soak up those groovy sprites, but also slow dance with your man. though…somehow, i can see you two opting for a little jump and jive swing or a cha-cha. 😉
big love, groovy girl.
Oh Kelle, you amaze me. Your talent shines. Your family shines. Thank you for your words.
Grace…
Totally enjoy your Blog. Some days you say just what I need to hear! Thank you.
My word is…..Content~
willingly
FAITH! That God will carry me through anything!
My word this year is PATIENCE!! I need more of it so that is my goal!!
‘relax’ is my word. To remember to relax and forget the housework, chores etc and spend time with my family without worrying about having the perfect tidy house!
Freedom
My word for the year is understanding and I chose it for many reasons. I love the spring and the fall … beautiful changes in both seasons and I can’t pick one!
AUDACIOUS 🙂
love the giveaway!!! and the blog…as always.
~CC
“Present”
as in, learn to be more….
🙂 That means less iPhone and more being present. 🙂
My word is discipline….very hard to follow all the time but so far so good…..:-)Hugs
Patience. Things happen when they are supposed to.
Blessed…..in so many ways!
My word is “no”. Meaning it is okay for me to say no to things so I am able to do what I enjoy, need to do or just spend time with my family. No over-commited mama this year!
Love Nella standing at the wall…beautiful!
My word of the year will be
“REINVENT”
I want to go back to school, at 45 yrs old, and prove to myself that I have the brains to get a degree. Should be an interesting ride.
Rally
It’s a word you use often Kelle and it is something that has been used a lot in our family over the last year. Have been many up’s and down’s and at the end of the day its the family that rallies together to get through it all.
Faith
We are expecting out 2nd and i just keep thinking have faith that all is going to be ok.
Wisdom. Not only in learning wonderfully new things, but in using my wisdom to be more kind to others as well!
Our family’s word would be “grow”. Something important that every year brings! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Brittany
I’m going to have to go with… Content. I’m ready to be content in 2011:)
“Love” trying to live each day filled with It!
LIVE.
Because I want to live in the moment and soak up every moment of my life just the way it is right now.
What lovely things she makes. I would love to be able to win one of her great looking products.
I think my word for the year is “believe”….. believe in the future, believe in your dreams, believe in miracles, believe in the impossible, believe that anything is possible!!!
brave!
Less.
I’m counting on 2011 to be a better year than 2010, so I’ll go with: upswing.
I love the idea of one word for the year. My word is “ACCEPT”. I’m focussing on accepting myself first and foremost, my children and family, and the life stage I am at now. Having two small children, I need to accept where I am at and what my family needs, and what I need (mainly, more sleep!)
Miracles
Happy!
Faithful.. and diligent… are my words of the year.
In all things, I’m trying to remember to be faithful and thank Him for whom we all should live.
Compassion. Simple as that. Hope you all had a great weekend!
MY WORD FOR THIS YEAR IS
INTENTIONAL…
INTENTIONAL IN DAILY TASKS, LOVING MY KIDS, AND HUSBAND AND OTHERS!
My word for the year would have to be “love”. Simple, yes. But this year my goal is to love more; deeply and purposely.
My word is happy! Those necklaces are so cute!
Go Nella! Standing up so cutely and cool-ly…
My word, as 2010 pours over into 2011 is DETERMINED!
Thanks. And Go Packers!!
I was going to say “able”, but “capable” sounds much better.
I had my two children within the past two and a half years. What I have learned is that I AM able to do these things that I have been dreaming of. All my life I’ve heard that I will never amount to anything, and these two precious babies have changed that.
I have a mothers necklace and I’ve been wanting to send one to my mother. That would be the best gift in the world, I know she would adore it!
embrace. yes, embracing lots of change.
Shine…I want to shine. I want to shine from the inside out. I no longer want to let anybody else dampen my good mood and put me in a funk. So yup, that’s my word!
My word is “able”. Nella looks like such a big girl!
EXHALE!…is my word for 2011.
Joyful. 🙂
My word of the year… HOPEFUL.
My word for 2011 is to be flexible. Flexible in my job, relationships and with my child. Not getting stuck doing one thing but spreading my wings.
2011::Strength
<3 from Kansas
~Lindsay
Love the jewelry would love to win a gift card to get something for my wonderful mother who has been though just about everything you can think of. I love you mom!
Inspired.
My word for the year is “Be”. Be in the moment, in love, in life.
my word for 2011 is “confident.” I’ve been lacking this quality in some areas of life and my goals for this year are going to help me learn how to become more confident.
My word would be PROUD.
I am so proud of my two-year-old diamond girl with DS, proud of my six-year-old for being a wonderful big sister, and proud of me and my man for making them. We rock!!!
My word would have to be BLESSED.
Laura
I LOVE her stuff! I drool over it all the time.
Just one word? I’ve decided on a small phrase as my “mantra” for this year and for many years to come. In fact, I’m going to have it tattooed on my wrist in a few weeks so I can’t ever forget it.
Of Infinite Worth.
It has so much meaning to me and it’s something I need to remember every day.
My word would be ‘self-respect’.
I’d love to win a certificate for a piece of her jewelry!
Confidence. 🙂
INSPIRED… inspired to be a better mom, wife, friend, neighbor.
bliss
bliss
my word is faithful. there are more children that need to come to our family, they are just having a hard time getting here 😉 so we have to have faith.
My word is “Let go” Let go of the past and allow the present in all its richness and beauty to consume me
P.S. Love your blog and want to smooth Nella whenever I see a picture of her. She is rockstar adorable!
Love the jewelry would love to win a gift card to get something for my wonderful mother who has been though just about everything you can think of. I love you mom!
LIGHT
Be light
Receive light
Spread light into darkness
my word is going to be ignore! I want to ignore the computer, the phone calls, ignore the laundry and house work to enjoy playing with my baby girl more, enjoy every moment I can with my family because we are not promised tomorrow and I want to remember that I always tried my best to spend all the time with them I can. Becuase all to often I put other things before the most important things.
courage is my word of the year 🙂
My word of the year is “trust”! The last year I fast challenges and didn’t trust in the lord as much as I care to admit.
My word is WORTHY.
Sometimes it’s difficult to remember. I think a constant reminder would be a great gift.
Faithful…
Had to decide on one word, but after thinking, this one encompasses everything I want this year to hold!
Thanks for always sharing your wonderful family with us!
hey kelle….
my word hope…
….through life’s changes
…through the good and sometimes not so good
…through the everyday and when things seem so far from the everyday
….there is always HOPE….
challenged.
My word of 2010 would have to be “Accomplished” – I started out the year with big challenges ahead of me, but in spite of them I attained what I felt was the unattainable, and I feel so very accomplished. I returned to work full time in March (I had been on maternity leave), transitioned my baby to childcare, was promoted at work, successfully achieved my goal of breastfeeding for a full year by pumping for 8 months at work, and had an overall great year. What an accomplishment.
Blessed.
Patience! I have a good life, I just need to be patient enough to enjoy it
wow. LOTS of people checking in with you today:).
My word is NURTURE.
Too much family illness this year which has in turn brought back mine and need to not only nurture family but myself.
xoxo
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purpose
because i need to remember my purpose, as a Christian, a wife, a mom, a student, a teacher, etc. and i need to keep in mind each day what our purpose that day is: to play, to laugh, to love, to be thankful, to share hospitality, to be patient, to work hard, etc., etc….
“Grace”…though not only for this year, but last year, and probably the year before that…and heck…for a long time now. Grace….how to accept it from others, how to extend it, how to bask in it.
My word is stoic.
My word for 2011 is HOPE… I hope IVF works and I finally get pregnant, I hope I can finish my bachelor, and I hope for me, my family, and all to have health to enjoy the small things of life!
My word of the year would be Grateful. I’m grateful that I was given the opportunity to visit Oregon and Seattle for three months last year and I was grateful for the ever lasting friendships I made while I was there.
triupmh….yes, triumph would accurately describe 2010 for me.
love sweet nella’s face as she plays with her daddy!
I am going to go with discipline. Something I’m working on.
My word of the year “resilient” – it is one of life’s toughest lessons, so I practice when the opportunity arises.
Blessed.
sometimes I let myself get caught up in the daily worries and trials of life and then look over to see my little boy and my husband laughing and rolling around on the floor and I”m reminded that I’m so, so, blessed.
I don’t know what mine would be for this year–maybe “hopeful”.
Undefeated!
my word for the year would be…love. To love whole-heartedly with every fiber in my body every day and not let life get away from the small moments that matter most!
…BLESSED…
That’s all I can say! Blessed for waking up every morning, and having loved ones around me.
May God bless you and all of your beautiful family!!!!
My 2011 word would be realize – I’m looking forward to this being the year I that the fruits of my effort are realized and I finally finish school!
determined.
to be the best mother i can be 🙂
My word would be intentional…so many things I want to start really making a priority.
One word for the year?
I say “strength”.
Specifically inner strength. Last year was spent learning a boatload of incredibly hard lessons, and with a little more inner strength I think they would have packed a lighter punch.
Hope your family enjoys the Super Bowl!
My word of the year is LOVE!
Faith.
We’ve had a rocky year – a major health issue, some lingering effects (and a lingering cause), other outside influences bringing challenges, and no steady work for either of us it is only through faith that I’ve been strong enough to hold my family closer and remind them that we’ll make it through. I’m grabbing that word, FAITH, and making it my “talisman” word – I know that if I have faith, my family will be blessed beyond belief!
My word is “Breathe”.
my word is LOVE for I know that whatever challenges or trials we will face if faced together with love will able to conquer it.
grateful
It would be between “beautiful” and “wow” – we welcomed the year by bringing our daughter home after a stay in the NICU and welcomed another plus sign 9 months later. 2009 is going to be a hard act to follow, but I have a feeling that with the arrival of another baby girl in a few months, it won’t be hard to top 🙂
fearless.
the last few years have only brought loss and pain but now I am ready for change and to live fearlessly and make a difference in the lives of others while I search for the beauty beyond the loss.
our word of the year is “dreams”… because my husband and i are finally leaping into the world, determined to live out our callings in life. he’s applying to the military, i’m finishing a teaching credential, and we’re planning kids in the near future. it is… freeing? to finally be doing what we feel called to do. 🙂
My word for 2011 would have to be “determined”
*determined to finish the half marathon I am training hard for
*determined to be a better mother to my children
*determined to get out of the financial rut we are in
*determined to strengthen my relationship with my husband
My word would be “trust.” It’s been an impossibly hard year, but I’ve learned to trust that all things are somehow being worked together for good!
This is the year of Happiness.
My word is zealous. I’m learning to chase my dreams bravely and whole-heartedly.
My word for this year is “grace”….so thankful for God’s grace. Love your blog and LOVE Lisa’s jewelry!!
My word for 2011? TODAY. A reminder to stop living in the what could have been, or the what will be & enjoy the beautiful wonderment of how amazing our life is right now, here, in this moment. We get so caught up in what’s next on the list…worrying about tomorrow.
-Katrina
My word would be appreciative. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and a beautiful son. Now that I have a second one on the way I can’t help but appreciate all the love that surrounds me.
My word of the year is able. It’s taken me awhile to realize that I am ABLE to handle whatever life throws my way and since realizing that, I’ve enjoyed life a lot more!
My word of the year would have to be ‘perspective’. A reminder to keep some rose colored glasses near.
2010 was an amazing year for me… finding one word to carry me on is an impossible task. I actually spent New Year ’s Eve grieving because I didn’t want it to end. I think my word would be…
United
United with two Men – God and My Loving Husband (and in that order)
I love Lisa Leonard’s work. So simple and beautiful. Thank you for the giveaway. My word of the year is: BALANCE. In everything.
My word would have to be “SIMPLIFY”. We live in a world that is so fast paced, it is hard to slow down and live more simple. I think it is so important to show kids the value of living a more simple life, appreciating the little joys in life, buying locally when possible…it’s actually kinda fun to think of ways to live life simple
My word for the year would be treasure. I found a treasure of a dog on my front porch in May. She was skin and bones and had taken quite a beating. I found a pet rescue to take her in as long as I fostered her. I ended up adopting her in November. I have treasured the days with my little treasure. Sometimes when I look at the tiny girl with big ears my heart swells with so much love. All she ever wants to do is be curled in my lap because I am her treasure. The one who took her out of a bad situation and brought her comfort.
I think my word like many others would be patience. I just read through all your comments which brought a tear to my eye as I snuggle with my sweet Annie next to me on the couch. I need to stop wanting, wishing, and hoping for a new house, new jobs, new baby and just stop to enjoy and truly appreciate all I have and how lucky I am. Patience…it will all come in due time.
Follow-through. This is our year to follow through and do what needs to be done.
I am strong, I am capable, I am worthy, and I am LOVED. My circumstances cannot break me. My word for this year? UNBREAKABLE.
Loved.
oh me, pick me!
My word is adorable.
I’m done with mom hair and unpainted toes. I want the adorable me back.
We just lost our youngest son the day after Christmas and I am hoping to choose joy this year. So joyful would be my word.
PEACE – the word of 2011. Last year was a rough year for so many reasons. This year I’m aiming for peace. It’s already February and I’m still searching for it.
My word of the year is “okay”. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but trust me it is. I’m okay with the fact that my baby girl, born just a couple days after sweet Nella, is my last baby. I’m okay (or at least almost okay) with knowing that I’ll never nurse another sweet smelling newborn, or lie calmly just listening to to him/her breathing. I’m okay with not being the most perfect mother, but being perfect enough. I’m okay, okay in my own skin. Okay is a good place to be.
confidence. i need to find some to drive some change in my life. good, positive change 🙂
(hope) We lost our sweet sister this year and I don’t know what we would do without hope.
I just love your blog so much. I leave always inspired.
Acceptance. We all need to be accepting to EVERYONE!
Perseverance…going to need it since I just lost my job.
Strength.
Having given birth to my son 2 months ago, I have discovered a side to myself I would never have imagined existed- and feel more powerful than ever.
Persevere!
Our word would be, purposeful. Were working hard to live with intention and purpose. We have big goals for this year that I’m excited to see come to fruition!
My word this year is: Growth.
I believe this is the year that I am personally facing the most changes.
I never never entered one of your contests, but I read your blog religiously! I loved this giveaway, and I have the perfect word.
“Mama”
This year my husband and I were blessed with our first child, a son, named Cash. I chose “Mama” because it is what all the generations of women in my family have been called by their children. As opposed to “mommy”, “mother”, “mom” etc., it has always been “Mama”. Its somewhat informal, southern, and laid back. The word sounds like a hands on mother to me. Its someone that doesn’t mind their kids getting dirty, staying up late sometimes, and getting into a little bit of trouble. That’s me, and that was my mother, and her mother, and her mother. I love that. On January 3rd, we found out that our son will have a sibling in September. I’ll be a Mama times 2! We are so excited for the challenge of two kids under two.
Enlightened… Lily opened our eyes to what happens to babies born with Ds in many other parts of the world…that put us on a rescue mission…now three orphans later, we are blown away by the hearts of people willing to help save these precious kids. Thanking God He gave us Lily to enlighten us!
Grace. Learning to accept it. Learning to give it.
Peaceful
That is my word for 2011!
My word this year is focus. This is the year I am going to buckle down and get the healthy body I deserve to have.
Brave. My word for the year is brave. Im going to be brave enough to challenge myself, to create, to love more fiercely, more openly and to start my business!
Love Lisa Leonard designs!! Our word of 2010 is/was Patience. We have definitely learned all about it in trying to sell our home and add to our family! 🙂
Love Lisa Leonard designs!! Our word of 2010 is/was Patience. We have definitely learned all about it in trying to sell our home and add to our family! 🙂
My word/words for 2011 would be “Never Settle.” I think you should always strive to be the best “you” you can be! I also like the word “inspire.” I hope to do more of this in 2011.
Kelli and Brookelyn in Kansas City
My word would be “Blessed” It seems cliche, but it’s so true. My son was born this year and he has brought such contentment to my heart.
Kelle,
I would love to see the end product of the valentines you were working on in the previous post!
They looked totally cute!
My word for the year? Breathe. It reminds me to take the time to just stop and breathe in the beauty around me…my husband, my children, my life.
postive
Strong… I’m going to have a baby. I was strong enough to wait for my turn, and I will be strong enough to do this!
There have been so many downers in my life recently that my word is “accept.” I prefer “roll with it,” but if I have to use one word, it’s accept.
“Possible”.
This is the year!
gratitude – thank you for the giveaway!
ENDURANCE! My father passed away in August and my husband is recovering from 5 weeks of acute pancreatitis with no known origin. Trials and tribulations allow us to endure. God has been good!!
complete….because while my daughter and husband complete me once my brother gets back from afghanistan our family will truly be complete again!
Just one word? LOVED (I got engaged in 2010!!)
Just discovered your blog and am already in love with your little girls. Nella’s a rockstar!
I love the moment you captured…the way Brett and Nella are looking at each other, with such LOVE and playfulness is absolutely priceless!
My word of the year is FOCUS. I adore her necklaces and have been checking her out for awhile now, just feel guilty buying something for myself. I’d LOVE to win the giveaway!
Thanks for sharing your life and family with us. I cherish your posts! 🙂
Its hard to pick just one word! But I think it would be determined.
Simplify! I have the tendency to complicate everything;)
BE is my one little word….just learning to BE me! Love your blog…I’m a labor / delivery nurse that is learning lots from just reading what you write from the heart. Thanks for sharing.
My word would be blessed.
Change…….is hard!
Progress
I have a Lisa Leonard Family Tree necklace and I love it!
Patience!
Beautiful photo!
Trying as in “I am trying to be patient” also as in “My teenager is very trying:….
My word….hope.
Hope that 2011 brings healing, growth, love, and new life…a babe included!
…try. I’m a single Mama of two boys that is thisclose to finishing my BEd and my MScEd (3 months and counting!). They make me try and be a better person every.single.day and I could not possibly love them more!
Patience. With a 4 year old (going on 16) and a newborn as well as starting a new position in my company when I get back from maternity leave, we will need lots of patience!
enjoy! every second of every day!
Savour…..I need to learn to savour and enjoy the things I have rather than focussing on the things I think I need.
My word for the year is definitely Faith. Faith in the Lord. Faith in my situation. Faith in myself.
Balance…….I will see and find the balance in all…so I can appreciate all of it!! Love!
Renewed….
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CONTENT
I look forward to your updates every other day, Kelle. They always put a smile on my face and warm my heart. My word of the year is “fulfilled.”
my words would be New Beginning. Here is to a fabulous year!
My word is balance-learning to balance work, family time,chores and taking care of myself-learned a lot this year about how to balance but still learning each day
My one little word for 2011 is BALANCE. I {heart} Lisa Leonard designs!
Balance is my word for 2011.
adopting a new baby, and finding out a few weeks later my father is terminally ill, and caring for a 5 yr old, dog and hubby, finding balance has eluded me thus far, so in 2011 I hope to have more Balance in my life…
My 2011 word would be “CONTENT”. With contentment comes that sense of peace and happiness with where you are in your life. And with that also comes gratitude for being in this place of contentment. This word encompasses so much! If I finish 2011 feeling content, then I shall know I have given it my all!!
My word is CONFIDENT because it is what I am constantly striving to be!
Thank you for the chance to win! My word of the year is REAL. I’m very conscious now of making choices for ME, not out of fulfilling any one else’s expectations, fear, obligation, etc. But just to choose things for myself and finding what truly makes me happy 🙂
Journey – to remember that this life is a beautiful journey and to find joy in the journey.
“breathe”. take one 5 1/2 year old, 2 23-month olds, one husband in graduate school, and one part-time job. mix in loans and a mortgage. shake with wit, wisdom, creativity, and love. life!
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Blessed.
Reminding me to count my blessings and be thankful for all we have 🙂
Sarah
Hopeful . . . with health scares galore in 2010 for our now 18-month old, we are looking forward to what this new year is bringing, including a new baby!
my word this year is “grateful”. we just brought home our son, whom we adopted, from korea and we are so grateful for all the joy that he has brought us, as bumpy as the path to him may have been. i hope to remember to be grateful in all circumstances this year.
My word will be “Patient”
Lisa Leonard is amazing. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
My word: FOCUS.
Oh, I do love your blog, Kelle. I really do love it!
Melina
sincerity
Hi Kelle!
My word would be CHANGING. I am a college student and am in the process of trying to discover who I am and truly come into my own as a young woman in this world. I know that the Lord has started something GOOD in me and I’m excited to see where His path takes me on this exciting, beautiful journey called LIFE!
I just wanted to say thank you for your blog. Your honesty and talent truly shines through. Sometimes, as a young woman in this world it is so easy to feel insecure or inadequate. Reading your blog makes me feel inspired, powerful, and CAPABLE!
God Bless you and your beautiful little girls!
-Mary
My word of the year is LOVE. Yeah, I know, seems so cliche, but for me it is an important one. I need to learn to love everything more. All the time, every day just love. My husband, my kids, myself, my life, God. I think I can benefit every day from learning to love more.
survivor – I plan on beating cancer
Good idea! Made me think for sure! As I am about to return to work after having my second baby, my word would be ‘balance’.
Spontaneous. Gonna do a little more livin’ in the moment and a little less planning!
My word of the year is PEACE.
It’s what I strive for everyday in this house 🙂
My word would be Patience. Really learning patience is a resolution of mine. I found 2010 was a year of little patience and I truly wish to change and grow as a mother and re-learn patience in many areas of my life.
My word is Independent
Connections.
This year I plan to~ Keep Connections strong with loved ones near and far. Nurturing connections with new relationships.
My word of the year is heal…lots of healing going on inside my heart this year.
My word is AWAKENING…to step outside the comfort zone…move beyond obstacles that have forever stood in my way…look beyond the obvious…accept the unacceptable…love the unlovable…
Thank you for helping me to awake…
Together.
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LOVE the b&w…what a nice surprise!
My word of the year is “MAMA” because I became one, & now she can say it!
Love you blog…all of it! Thank you.
In a word????
FULFILLED
Have a good night with your sweet family 😉
Gosh, I wish I could think of just one word for this past year, the best of my life.
Joy…what fills my heart every single day after finally having our baby with us.
Believe…the advice I’d offer to anyone still waiting.
Redeemed…how it feels to be able to live my life again.
Breathe…it’s all okay now.
oh, such a year it’s been. my word for what i learned last year and what i hope to become this year is
real.
need to share my heart, need to open up, even if i’m afraid of what others will think. this invites them to be part of my life, to hurdle the wall and join me.
can’t wait!
love lisa. thank you so much!
CHERISH.
Because I have so very much good in my life.
My word of the year is “love”. Knowing that you have love in your life will make every day better, no matter what happens. The power of love is amazing!
Faith.
Super cute jewelry!
Hopeful. We’re trying to start a family this year.
Content!
FAITH
“acceptance” because I just seem to be having a itty bitty bit of a tough time accepting my new diagnosis. It’s all good though..the world keeps spinning, the sun keeps rising, the waves keep crashing, and I keep smiling.
Thanks for such a wonderful look into your family and your lives. You warm my heart.
Ruth
I just ordered myself a lovely Lisa Leonard owl necklace, but I would use this to buy one for my fabulous sister-in-law with the names of her two step-daughters and her two twins. I know exactly the piece!
Hopeful!
I ADORE those necklaces. My word of the year is “Today” In my New Year blog I named 2011 as The Year of Today. The first year I’ve had without any major “finish lines” to work toward. So I’m slowing it down and appreciating each day one at a time. 🙂
my word would be: family.
sounds cliche, I know… but this year I’ve really learned how important family is!
Acceptance.
our word of the year would be…survivor. 2010 was a tough one. My son nearly died at birth, we had a horrible year financially, among numerous other hardships. I feel like after this year, everyone in my family could be dubbed a survivor. I am so grateful the tough is over and the easy is ahead!
I would love to win this! keeping my fingers crossed.
Bigger. My life has taken turns that have stretched me bigger than I ever thought possible and through those challenges I have been challenged to be Bigger.
I will be a glass overflowing type of girl.
Ready!
Id have to say Obedient. To be Obedient to God in everything I do.
forward
Word of the year?? Present. I just want to be present in what it, not worrying about the future or missing the past, but here and now.
-Resilient-
No matter what’s happened, what’s going to happen, where I’ve been or what I’m doing, I will be resilient..I can handle anything with the love of my family and my faith!
This is such a good post! We should all pick a word each year and try to remember that in everything we do!
~Katie
http://www.poshhouseoriginals.blogspot.com
my word for 2010 would have to be courage.
I left everything I knew, friends, job, home, and family moved to a new province (in Canada) to pursue a long time dream of getting my social worker degree. Stepping in to the classroom full of teenagers scared me, but I’m doing it, and i’m doing it well!
My word is…capture. To capture and enjoy each moment of my life.
It was a little bittersweet when I clicked that link to see what the word of the year was and saw…grace. I lost my sweet little girl Grace last year. I think she’ll be my word of the year every year. I was saved by Grace, literally, and it’s Grace that keeps me going as we wait for our second baby girl to come in April. Isn’t it funny when life is serendipitous. What a smile I had when I saw that simple word of the year. Thank you.
Just one word?????
Trust….. long story, but that sums it up. And what a beautiful year it has been!
LOVE Lisa’s stuff too – what a fun giveaway! Last year was such a hard year in so many but there was one great moment – the birth of my son … so this year, my word would be BLESSED. Heather
My word for the year is HOPE!! We have had a rough 7-8months and I am hoping for a better year 🙂
POSSIBLE!
Productive. There is so much I want to achieve this year!
Ooh so hard to choose ..
My words for this year would be
Life, Gratitude, Time, or Love
blessed for sure!
Happy weekend!
Confidence.
Something I lack on a lot of days, but something I want to make sure that my child has growing up.
Carried…for He is always with me, and when I know I can not do it alone, I know that He will carry me.
My word is JOY
I have learned to appreciate it in even the tiniest measure and I want to it to everyone.
Joy
Joy. I want to find the joy through the challenges and the sorrow. There is so much wonder and beauty in this world and I don’t want to miss it!
Courage!! 🙂 and strength
My word is intentional. I plan on being intentional in all aspects of my life; my walk with the Lord, my marriage, my kids, my relationships, my time – everything! So far I’m off to a great start 🙂
patience
Fulfilled . . . we waiting over 3 years to welcome our twins and they were worth every bit of the wait!
My word would be strength. Just keep on, keepin’ on.
Unlimited. I never thought I could manage working full time, taking college courses to pursue a 2nd Bachelor’s, and be a devoted wife and mother. I’m doing more than just getting by – I’m succeeding – thanks to my very supportive family. 🙂
thankful
🙂
Presence.
As in, to be present. These days are passing in a happy blur, and I’m painfully aware that before I know it, my baby boy will be getting on the school bus, driving, going off to college.
My word for 2011 is “contentment”. I am choosing to live wanting less and enjoying more!
PROUD! Speaking of proud, I would be proud to wear any of that beautiful jewelry!
Determination!
I like the word idea…and your pics! :)a
My word this year is going to be
“Acceptance” .. Of myself.. of my never returning to my pre twin body self.. of my married self.. of my Stay at home and still important self..
Blossom.
Our family blossomed into a family of four.
My motherly love blossomed even more.
My relationship with my husband blossomed in more ways than one.
🙂
play
My word of the year is blessed.
After having a miscarriage in 09 I was pretty hopeless. However, this past year I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy to make my daughter a big sister!!
Bountiful. 🙂
For 2011- resiliant!
My word is ‘Maternal’. What other word speaks of the challenges and survival, hopes, dreams and love a wife and mother has for her family.
Faith 🙂
Love your blog and your girls!
Blissful……After having twins and expecting another in August, I am floating on a cloud of love.
Gratitude
soulful
Complete.
We were blessed with our 3rd son in December. (Our oldest being 15 and middle one is 11 this month) I didnt know what I was missing and now I dont know how life would be without him. Plus I have a whole new appreciation for a new baby being 35 vs. being a new Mom in my early 20’s!
I am blessed, and my world is complete.
present. not the noun–the verb. you inspire me to do this… to slow down and “be present” instead of always thinking about the next task at hand. thank you!
My word is Still.
flexible
remind myself that I need to bend and go with the flow. Not everything is going to get done but I will have taken time with my children and know I am blessed even if I don’t have the cleanest house on the block. 😉
In one word, this last year (And this one to come): Tenacious.
LOVE
Content is my word!
Love your blog – have shared it with many.
Neola
Fearless. It’s what I had tattooed on me at the end of the year even!
(alison23 at comcast dot net)
Confidence. Something I really need to learn to have.
Now
That’s a tough one – I’d have to say my word for would be “try” – sometimes I give up, sometimes I don’t try. Sometimes I need to.
Gratitude. “It is when you feel the least grateful that you are most in need of what gratitude can bring you”
My word for this year is Heal. I lost my mom in May of 2009 and my first mother’s day without my mom was also my first Mother’s day as a momma myself (I found out I was pregnant that april)… My daughter is helping my heart heal every day, and I’m still healing (11 weeks later) from my csection and consequential massive infection that followed… so yeah… heal. that’s what I’m doing.
Content!
Love your blog – have shared it with many.
Amazing. My daughter just turned one and she amazes me every day! It’s crazy how fast they grow. I don’t have a “baby” anymore, I have a “toddler.”
Presence
Determination!!! I will finish school!!!
Happy.
With my beautiful daughter Emily turning 2 in June, and her continued love of life and determination to *redefine* her diagnosis of spina bifida, there is no better word than HAPPY to describe what this year will be for me.
I love her stuff! My word would be patience!
Well we have 2 words this year, “Finally” and “Family , We are FINALLY becoming a Family again, my husband has been overseas with the Army for the past 2 years.
my word would be love…love for my husband and 6 month old son… I’ve learned how to love this year
My word is STRENGTH.
Content.
Challenged to appreciate each new day as a perfect gift from God and not want for something different.
Would love to use the gift certificate to purchase a birthday gift for my mother in law!
My word: Exhale
Let it out! Happiness, Sadness, Desire…all of it!
My word of the year is Gratitude. I’m so grateful for my family and for getting myself on track.
faith.
Hope
grateful
Growth!
My word is Breathe…and has been since 2008 when our son Bryce was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 weeks old. He works hard each day doing treatments and such so he can breathe “easily” like the rest of us. 🙂
Hope you guys enjoyed the rest of your weekend. xoxo
http://www.bryanandjenny.blogspot.com
My word is relax . . . after years of infertility and being told to “just relax”, now I have beautiful twins and have never been more relaxed 😉
My word for 2011 would be “thankful”. I truly am thankful for all I have in my life. Wearing it around my neck would be a nice remind on the tougher days…
Complete… I want to be complete in everything I feel and do.
Courage. My word is courage. I’m in therapy now, to deal with the death of my father as a child, being molested as a child and several other issues, including infertility. These issues have caused severe depression and severe OCD to take over my life. It took me years to reach out or help, and I finally did. It’s taken so much courage to face these issues, but I’m doing it, day by day.
But I’m using my courage to get better 🙂
space. as in, room to breathe.
My word for the year would be SETTLED. I have grown closer in my walk with the LORD and, not to use the same ole’ phrase but, as long as you have faith, you can move mountains. I’ve become more settled with the blessings I have, no need to always want more and better.
Have a great weekend!
Patient…I just gave birth to my 5th daughter and I know that the year will need to be full of patience for all of us:)
my word would be “blessed”…
thank you for the chance to win!
blessings,
danielle muller
http://www.thevintagedragonfly.com
Eucharisto (inspired by the book One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp!)
My word is HOPE – – –
Hope for a cure for my son who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 14-months and hope for a cure for my daughter who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 4.
HOPE
My word would be revel. To revel in the joys and challenges.
Esther D.
Blessed…because I am!! 🙂
Hmmm this year I think it has to be: LIVE
We’ve come through so much, last year we survived, this year I want to live, live in every moment and live each day to the fullest.
Joyful.
Present. As in, present-focused. Not looking backward, or worrying about what is yet to come. But being present in the moment, especially now that I have a daughter.
My word this year is TRIUMPH!
This year I vowed to be INTENTIONAL. I want to be an intentional friend, intentional parent, intentional Christian.
focus is my word for this year. i am really trying to narrow my focus on what is most important in my life.
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I don’t have one word but I do have a phrase that I would love on a necklace – Keep Calm and Carry On. Like your family, our family was blessed with a child with a disability in March of last year – Cystic Fibrosis. This year has been a roller coaster of emotion for us balancing the numerous health concerns with our son and the needs of our other two little girls. Many times over the past year I have had to step aside, take a deep breath, and remind myself to keep calm and carry on, for myself and for my family.
Hmmm…tough one! I think my word for the year will have to be *Growth*. Being a mom has taught me so much, and changed my life in so many wonderful ways. I have grown into the person I never knew I could be….and I have my sweet little boy to thank for it all!
Happy Weekend, Kelle!
Enjoy.
Blessed. Because I am. So, so much.
your girls have such joy. its amazing too see and definately makes me smile
This year my word is happy.
This year is about me! If I make the time for me, the joy will spread to those around. very excited for the unknown that this year will bring!
persevere.
My word: Anticipation.
My word: Anticipation.
My word: adventure! We are moving for the 4th time in 4 years this summer; my beautiful daughter (who has DS) is turning 5, I’m turning 30, and my husband is turning 35; and we’re celebrating life by taking a 10 night Mediterranean cruise this summer – including the real island of Capri. 🙂
My word is “Complete”. The birth of our 3rd son completed our family, and we are so blessed!
My 3 best friends from college met at Fort Meyer’s this past week for a “Girl’s trip”, and we even made it to Naples for a short day of shopping. I am so envious of your winters….it was all so fabulous!
-Jenny in Iowa
My word would have to be “still.”
There were so many precious moments that I have had this last year with my two little girls. At times I felt everything was “still.” I loved taking in those “still” moments that we had together.
Growing
vrtheriot@gmail.com
Able
“Breathe” because I need to step back and enjoy all the amazing crazy things life is throwing at me.
resilient
Thankful.
Hmmm, 2011 has started off a little rocky for us, so I guess “breathe” should be my word. I adore your blog and read it everyday. Thanks so much!
Spunk.
Turning 30 in a few months and looking forward to the cool confidence I’ve heard comes with this decade of life!
My word: rebirth. On January 22, 2010, when sweet Nella was entering this world, my dad unexpectedly left it. Now that the ‘first year’ has come and gone, I feel I can exhale and start to live again. A rebirth in to this world that is forever changed, and a rebirth in to this new life that is still filled with love, laughter and everyday miracles.
jane
breathe.
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Simplicity.
“Perseverance”.
2010 was a tough year, but though perseverance we grew together as a family and have come to trust each other even more.
My daughter will turn two in March and baby number two will be here in April. My word of the year will be patience! If I could have two…sleep deprived 😉
Hope
xoxo
cathy
My word for 2011 is DO. For fear of sounding like a Nike advertisement I will leave the Just and It out. 2011 is going to be a pretty jam packed year and I can’t wait to DO it all. I’m not going to overthink, over analyze or feel guilty. If I want to put my all into raising my little girls, then I will DO that. If I need some uninterrupted ME time, then I’ll DO that…without guilt. If I say I want to run a PR half marathon time this spring….then that’s what I am going to DO!
Change. A reminder that I can change. I can change the world. I can change my perspective. I can change how I react.
Yep. Change.
Blessed
My word for the year simply put is grateful!
after recieving the news that we were chosen by a birth mother and are now on our second adoption my word is: Divine.
acceptance…that no matter what happens this year we greet it with open hearts and excitement that the good Lord is watching us and happy that we we are accepting (and open to) his plan:)
this year i became (and my word is)…
mommy
so i add it to my other precious word…
wife
i love my life!
Open.
An odd word, but that’s my goal this year. To remain open to all possibilities and adventures that life has to offer.
I’d say… LIVE. As in actively live every moment, instead of running, overthinking, etc. Those pieces of jewelry are beautiful!!! Thank you very much for the giveaways Kelle!
My word for 2011 “finish”.
HOPE:
After 2 miscarriages, we were blessed with our second child, Sage Everleigh. We called her Baby Hope while she was in the womb b/c we clung to hope during that pregnancy.
When she was born she was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia and has been in a body brace her whole life (7 months). We are HOPEFUL that she will be healed and not need hip surgery.
My word is “patience.” We have been trying to conceive our second child now for over 2 years, and I will be going in for further fertility testing next week. Fingers crossed this is it….patience is definitely my word.
Motivated!
Love is my word. It’s all you need.
Thank you, Boo
boohartse@comcast.net
content… we are so blessed, I want to be sure to soak it all in this year and know that in this moment is where we are meant to be.
Trust. I need to break out and learn to trust people more, and worry less aout getting hurt all of the time.
My word would be STRENGTH!
“Contented” because it means happy. Happy with the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. Not wanting for more – just contented…happy.
EMERALD!!!
That’s my word. That’s my new daughters name and she has brought beauty, sparkle, and preciousness into our lives!
I LOVE NElla’s dad’s face in that first pictures, wows.
Patience.
Worthy
my word of the year is YO! I know it sounds so crazy..but i feel like it fits our family! YO! Look at how awesome we roll! YO! I can’t believe my oldest is almost 12_YO my hubby and I will be married 13 years in May. YO- we are so blessed!!!
I have been looking at items like this on etsy. I want to purchase one for the mommy of an angel. Bella lost her battle with EB (a skin disease) in October. I only had the honor of meeting her (and her parents) through the internet and as her birthday is coming up I want to give something to her mommy. 🙂
Denise
Embrace. I struggled a bit last year feeling apart from my 3 yr old (since I was doing most of the baby care around here). It was such a change from when HE was my baby. I think having a 2nd baby really forced me to realize how independent he can be and that we’ll have so many experiences we can share now that he’s growing up… So embrace is my word.
I love these designs! My word of the year is “cherish”. To really take notice of the beauty around me and relish in that beauty- to enjoy every moment of motherhood – to give attention and affection to those dear to me – and encourage and uplift everyone I meet. I will cherish this year. 🙂
Determined. I am determined to make the most of this year with my daughter. I am determined to take more pictures and write more about our memories. I am determined to make my class successful even though most days are filled with craziness.
My word for the year: “Renew”
Tenacity
Enjoy. I am enjoying things I never thought I would. Enjoy is our word. 🙂
My word: Generosity
I certainly don’t have much to give, but what I do have I want to give freely to those who have less.
~Amazed~
Added 3 children last year and we’re adding another for a total of 5 now and I’m a.m.a.z.e.d by it all!
I am True….I am really trying to be myself this year, my own true self.
Healing:)
RESILIENCE…Mother of 4 daughters,Grandma of 5,Wife of 32 years,Friend,Sister,Daughter,Preschool Teacher.
Ability to roll,flow,rise above,forge ahead,recover,enjoy,delight.
Hopeful!
Believe!
my word is fearless.
i just signed up for the indie business 3.0 and am just going to be fearless and do it. jump in feet first and see what happens!!
~tiff
My word for 2011 is going to be “Blessed”. Just spent a few weeks of this year with my husbands family in Brazil….and we are beyond blessed. Beautiful jewelry.
This year I think it’s about renewal. From the inside out. 😀
My word would either be “Simplify” or “Believe”
Thankful.
Faith!
Blessed. No doubt about it. (:
My word of the year is “LIVE”. Because sometimes we get caught up in such nonsense of being grownups and we forget to live our lives the way we imagined we wanted to when we were little kids.
My word is Experience. As in, experience everything the world has to offer. Don’t skip out on opportunities. Just try.
Hopeful!
SIMPLIFY
I tend to get too many things on my plate, and let the little moments pass me by.
p.s. I spent today cross country skiing in Park City in a field right next to “the barn”. It was a beautiful day!
My word of the year is
DETERMINED!!!
I will graduate in May with my Masters in Special Education. During the 5 years I have been in grad school, I have lost 2 babies, been blessed with 2 babies,built a career, bought a house, and made a home. I am exhausted (maybe that should be my word lol) but so determined to get this degree under my belt…..for myself, my family, and most importantly for the children I work with everyday.
appreciation
sufficent
Love your blog and pictures…you inspire me.
grace…I am nothing without my Saviour’s grace.
Content. I love Lisa Leonard!
blessed…in so many ways, but especially by our wonderful son, who continues to teach us each day how to be the parents he needs us to be!
Humility.
My word is faithful. Faithful to myself, family,friends and the Lord.
I love your blog. Thanks.
My word would be happiness. These last couple of years have been rough so I’m takin’ this bull by the horns and doing whatever it takes to bring more happiness into my life.
I love your blog. Your positive spirit is infectious.
-Trisha Jackson
St. Louis, MO
‘Cherish’ because we must cherish each moment that we have with those we love!
Confidence – I am so blessed, and I owe it to myself and those around me to be confident in who I am and what I am capable of. I want to encourage the young women in my life to be confident in themselves as well, but I have to set that example first.
Nurture
relationships is my word this year…
GRATITUDE & GRACE of course…..
GRATITUDE & GRACE of course…..
growth
as a reminder to myself that each year i’m growing up, i’m growing more in love with my family, i’m growing to learn more about our beautiful world, and to continue to allow my heart to grow to show others as much love as i possibly can.
Grateful
ONE word? Tough one. God blessed us richly last year. We realized more than ever that He chooses our path. We can plan all we want, but He knows what is best. Truly humbled by the grace He has given us that we so did not deserve or could ever work hard enough to receive. With that said, my word for the year would be ‘Grace’. He’s given so much to me throughtout all my failures in life, and this year I vow to give more of it to others!
Perseverance.
In 2010 I learned that I am strong and RESILIENT. For 2011 my words are GROW and APPRECIATE…I guess I can’t choose just one 🙂
My word for this year is SHINE. It’s time 🙂
Inspired.
I have big plans for this year!
I love reading your blog. LOVE!
Inspired.
I have big plans for this year!
I love reading your blog. LOVE!
word of the year: patience
Becoming a mom has made me realize how much I was lacking patience but luckily I found it. It was hiding behind my desire to be perfect.
Lisa has such beautiful jewelry!
Thankful. I have a beautiful daughter and husband and we have made ourselves a beautiful, full life. I am proud and blessed by not only all that we have but all that we are. In a world that constanly reminds us “what if…”, I am so very thankful for the everyday.
On a side note…look at big Nella-bean standing there like such a big kid! She is such a little sparkler, brightening the lives of so many of us here on this little blog.
my word of the year is balance….as a working mom of two, i seem to have a hard time balancing it all!
great giveaway…love the necklaces!!
Miracle!
My word would be
Content
love your blog!
Determined! I’m determined to make it through my husbands last year of residency without totally losing my mind! Determined to be a better mommy, not worry about the small stuff so much. Determined to take better care of my emotional self. DETERMINED!
Amazed!
The first year of my daughters life and how in awe I am of her and amazed at how much she has grown!
Live.
BLESSED and I am reminded of it each morning when I wake up to my beautiful little family!
LOVE. We’ve been through some stuff the past couple of months that has made me realize we really just need to love each other more. Money and all of that superficial stuff won’t matter as much in 50 years.
EMPOWERED.
Determined. Enough of the shoulda woulda couldas…I am determined this year!
BREATHE…sometimes we just have to stop and remember how blessed we truly are. Even when the world around us seems so hectic!
My word would be peace, because God’s peace passeth all understanding. ♥
After losing my daughter and son in a year and a half’s time, my word is “hope”. It may seem impossible, but in a way, there is more hope now than ever before.
Faith.
I was thinking Peace or Patience or some other way I could/should improve myself and then I realized…my Faith in God is what causes all those things to be. And I can always improve on my end of the relationship. So, Faith it is.
I am a first time commentor and have to say, your blog is beautiful and so is your ability to share through words. Keep on, keepin’ on!
Kristine (weiss.kristine@gmail.com)
My word for 2010 was “appreciate.” I learned to appreciate the preciousness of life, and to not take anything for granted.
My word for 2011 is “create.”
As my mantra for this year has been “Live in the moment and make it beautiful” then I must say my word is…BEAUTIFUL!
..Just like your blog and your girls! Thanks! xo
my word this year is relationships..I want everything I do to have the purpose of increasing the love i have in my life with the people I love:) I want to go deeper, instead of spreading myself thin!
Purposeful.
Everything we went through this year served a purpose. All joys and challenges brought us to this beautiful place in our lives.
My word is “open”…open to whatever 2011 brings!
Happy!!!!!!!!!!!! My man makes me happy. My sons make me happy. I am one happy chickadee.
“BIG”. Dream big, feel big, live big. Why not, right? 🙂
My word it determined. I have my mind set in the things I want to do and change. I am determined to be a better!!
renew….i want this to be a year of renewal for me, change, growth. i long to feel renewed!
Blessed… or Myself (as I think I am finally figuring out who I am and what I like!)
The word from last year would have to be “confidence.” With the new found confidence of last year, I feel like I am full of endless possibilities….but that is two words, so I will say this year is “Limitless.” I’m very excited to see what this year has in store for me!
“Hope” is without a doubt our word for 2010. It is my daughter’s middle name and has truly represented our special needs journey thus far.
What a great giveaway. I love Lisa’s stuff!
Simplify!
after the worst year of my entire life…
FAITH
that I am where I should be
that everything is going to turn out just as it should- so I should have no fear
adjustment. some times our lives throw us unexpected challenges. My word is adjustment, we all need to adjust at times.
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blessed.
Acceptance…Acceptance that I am imperfect and that is okay.
I know it is two words, but “just breathe” is what is getting me through 2011. One breath at a time, one step at a time…
Patience. Everything doesn’t always need to happen in “my” timing,
Love love Love your blog!
My word would be “happy.”
My word for the year is FEARLESS!
Strong.
My word of this year would be stronger. I want to be a stronger mom, friend, sister. I want to become stronger in every aspect of my life so I can be the best possible me for me!
My word for the year is determination.
I have been following your blog for a little over a year but am a first time poster. I love to see your beautiful pictures and read your adventures. You are an inspiration and are truly blessed with your family and friends. I work in with the Early Intervention program and I wish I could give a piece of you to every family I work with! Thank you for sharing your life.
LIVE!
my word for the year 2011 is beautiful. realizing more and more that my life is honestly beautiful even if i do have medical challenges that doctors cannot seem to give answers for. i am choosing to say that life is beautiful in the good and the bad.
Consistency is my word this year. I’m so over starting something and then giving it up a few weeks later.
Love the necklaces!
I would have to say this years word is: opportunity. Many exciting things lay in the future for me and I have the opportunity to achieve my goals in life. So opportunity is the world I choose. . . but also rejuvenate.
It is a multi-word kind of year! 🙂
My word for the last 10 years has been “growth” having a baby at 17 makes you grow up fast. I love my kids now 10 and 9 years old and every year I grow more and more full of love.
My word of the year is “Growth.” Both in myself and in our marriage.
My word would be IGNITE.
I am studying to be an elementary teacher and am currently student teaching in Chicago. I cannot wait to IGNITE my current and future students’ minds and hearts and truly make a difference in urban education.
Selfless – because it’s what I’m determined to learn how to be this year…
I definitely got a word for this year in January that I have already had to put into practice many times and that word is “trust.” I may not love every situation that comes my way, but I trust that God is in control.
fullest.
Our goal for 2011 is to live life to the fullest!!
My word of the year is “EMPOWER”… with three daughters and a little shyness yet stubborness in each of them I want to make sure they know that forever they are EMPOWERED to be who they want to be… to speak up for themselves and to create their own destiny!!
Loving seeing Nella standing!! woo-hoo!!
(that would be another good word for 2011 🙂
xo
-s
My word would be balance. Something that has been a long time coming, but really hoping to get there this year.
My word for the year is exploration. Going after my dreams and exploring my passions.
My word would be “thankful.”
My word for 2011 is Life.
After a very difficult pregnancy and losing my little sister in 2010 I learned that I need to spend my life living it to the fullest.
Love those necklaces. Love your blog even more.
My word would be “inspired”. 🙂
Sacrifice. Life is so not about me. I want to pour over my friends and family all the good thats inside of me. To be there more than I’ve been in the past. To read between the lines when someone is hurting. And to do it all with a thankful heart. Because each circumstance brings me closer to the person I want to be…the mama I want them to see. The mama I want them to remember. I’m praying for opportunities to be a blessing to those around me. 2011 is gonna be great 🙂
Happy Sunday beautiful friend!
XOXO,
Angie from Ohio
XOXO,
Angie from Ohio
Definitely FAITH! We have needed a lot of it this year 🙂
Definitely FAITH! We have needed a lot of it this year 🙂
Definitely FAITH! We have needed a lot of it this year 🙂
After a horrible childhood suffering sexual abuse and self harm which stayed with me into adulthood, I now can say my word is: HEALED and damn am I proud to say that.
I guess I REALLY wanted you to know I’m from Ohio…
XOXO,
Angie…from Ohio…still.
Happiness. it is simple…and sometimes a challenge to work on every day.
Strength. If this year is anything like the last, I’m going to need it.
I’m going with PHOTOGRAPH..as in take a picture, freeze a memory, capture life. I’m resurrecting this long burried dream & following my passion this year.
My word this year is intentional. It encompasses a lot.
Cherish.
I want to cherish every day with my 8 month old because time is going by much too quickly.
I love your very thoughtful blog. Your girls are beautiful.
My word would be breathe…i really need to try it more…
Only one word? Hmmmm….fortunate
My word for 2011 is “intentional”.
Persistence. My son was recently diagnosed with a rare disease that damaged his heart. I was told by 3 different dr’s that what he had was viral and i needed to be patient. I knew they were wrong. If I would have listened and waited the damage to his heart could have been devastating.
My word is “Content”! Love Lisa’s work….I received one of her necklaces for Christmas for my sweetie!
That first picture of Nella is priceless! 🙂
Thanks Kelle for all your beautiful words!
I wouldn’t have a word, but one of your photos totally inspired me!
IMPERFECT
Because when I glanced at it, I saw “I’m Perfect”….then I realized that it was IMperfect.
And isn’t that the point…in realizing that we’re imperfect, we actually make ourselves perfect.
Oh, I SO love this! IMPERFECT is my new mantra…you see imperfect…I see I’M PERFECT!
I have one simple word…
STOP
i need to look at that and think. stop trying to do everything, stop trying to please everyone, stop what you’re doing and love your family, stop complaining, start hugging 🙂
Hope.
Grateful! Grateful for all I have.
Stronger.
Life was terribly hard this past year. Heartbreak. Fear. Pain. But as I look back, I see everything that hurt just made me stronger. So that’s my word, and that’s my hope. 🙂
My word for 2011 is “time”. I want to take the “time” to cherish every moment with my daughter. I want to take the “time” to work on making myself a better person, a better wife and a better mummy. I want to take the “time” to be more crafty. I want to take the “time” to learn to appreciate more of the small things. I could go on and on!!
Faith.
Our daughter was born at 29 1/2 weeks our faith is what got us through. We also decided it would be very fitting for her middle name.
Love. I know it sounds cliche, but with our brand new baby girl around it feels like the biggest word in the world. So. in. love.
Dear Kelle…
Alchemist is my word….
Aren’t we all transformers of the ordinary into the extraordinary. It is the magic we are capable of.
Sending love,
Sheri
One word? Besides blessed? Honored? Validated? Wonderful? Happy? Contented?
Hmm. Strong. No – stronger.
Yes, that’s it.
This year has made me stronger, and for that I am eternally grateful, resilient, blessed, and contented.
And capable.
Would love to win me some stuff one of these times. Love your at home photos. Nella kills me every time. 🙂
“up” meaning looking up to the Lord and to my Daddy (who is now hanging out up there too)
My word would be FAITHFUL. It it what I am striving to be each day.
I am going to have to choose the word “Overcome.” With my husband recently diagnosed with Cancer and our lives in an upheaval, I can only hope to overcome the challenges set before us!
I love Nella eating carpet in that last pictiure! I can’t decide on a word (but I’m not going to let my word be “indecisive”!) I;d have to decide between “courage” or “faith”.
My word is “strength”
Our baby girl Isabelle is due in June and she will be born with DS and a heart defect. I know that God will give me strength to be the best Mommy she needs.
Tonya
http://www.thelittleholts.blogspot.com
Resilient. Our house was destroyed in a flood, but our family was not.
Purposeful!
Courage. Courage to step out and try something new.
Love her jewelry and love your blog! So inspiring!
Courage. Courage to step out and try something new.
Love her jewelry and love your blog! So inspiring!
My word would probably be enjoy… comes from the quote “life is to be enjoyed not just endured.”
“Let go”…I know it is 2 words but I say “LETgo”
grace.
for many reasons. it’s my word every year.
Purposeful 🙂
Purposeful 🙂
BREATHE
Thanks for the chance to win.
lets see, one word…worthwhile… yup that pretty much sums it up!
Oh WOW…I love these necklace & meaningful charms!
My word for 2011 is a simple {but powerful one}
HOPE
After a pregnancy loss, major surgery, business risks, let downs & hard times….that all lead to amazing consequences….
I am filled with HOPE for the present, HOPE for the future & HOPE for good things! Life is good…and with a sense of HOPE I can achieve & believe ANYTHING 🙂
xo
P.S. Love the new header Kelle!
deliberate.
i make to-do list after to-do list and still feel like i’ve accomplished little of what i actually want to do.
My word is acceptance. It took me a long time to come to terms with my youngest daughter’s Mitochondrial disease.
Strength – for me as a mommy and for my son with his gross motor delay.
My word of the year would be “forgiveness”. I’ve learned in order to heal, move forward, have peace and pure joy that forgiveness can not be far behind. Whether it be with myself or others.
My word is “present” because I want to focus on really being present for my kids in whatever we do.
My word is Shine
Simplicity.
Joy—i may not always find happiness but I can always seek joy in everything.
b r e a t h e… 🙂
There are so many great words to choose from, but I really like “Live!” to remind me never to take one second for granted.
My word of 2011 is change. So much is changing in my life this year, and it has left me a little shaky. I want this year to be about embracing change, rolling with the punches, and reaching the other side a little (or a lot) stronger.
grace.
“gratitude” b/c that is what has brought me to a whole new place in life of contentment and love and peace. no matter what, reflecting on gratitude and all that i have to be thankful for always wins. 🙂
and i was so excited to see nella standing so well giggling at her daddy! so sweet! happy weekend!
Excitement. We have so many wonderful changes coming this year in our lives that I can’t help but be excited for all of it!!
2010 – Fulfilling
2011 – blessed
love the necklaces and LOVE your blog!! My daughter and I made the heart mobile last week:) Thanks for sharing!
My word is: MOTIVATED. I’m sick of being a lazy ass and I am determined to get things done this year!
LOVE YOUR BLOG! 🙂
2010 – Fulfilling
2011 – blessed
love the necklaces and LOVE your blog!! My daughter and I made the heart mobile last week:) Thanks for sharing!
Gotta be CROWNED.
My word for the year would have to be “evolving”. It was a year of much change that’s lead us into a year of even more change. I’m adapting, adjusting, evolving into a better mother, wife, friend, daughter and woman. Here I go!
Empathy!
Redeemed 🙂
Redeemed 🙂
my word is “influential” to push forward and make 2011 a better year.!
My word is…savor. Time is going by so quickly and everyday I find my self trying to hold onto each moment so tightly that I don’t want to let go. I’m trying to learn to savor each moment and then let it go so that I can enjoy the next moment and not miss what is right in front of me by worrying about what has already passed by.
My word is “patience” I’m asking God to help me be a little more patient this year. I think it would improve a lot of relationships. It would also help me to slow down and enjoy life more, Instead of always runnning to the nest thing.
Believe
Oh to be in a climate that one could wear gorgeous summer clothing! -20 Celsius in my neck of the woods!
So hard to pick just one…
2010- Searching
2011- Family
inspire
hope. for my drug addicted, dysfunctional neighbors with 3 children. lots and lots of hope. wisdom for my husband and i.
Stron. I’m hoping that I can see myself as the Superhero Mom that my children see me as.
i can’t choose one without the other…
broken, and beautiful.
i can’t choose one without the other…
broken, and beautiful.
My word for 2011 is “Perfect”. Not to be confused with the state of being perfect. But as in “doing”. Perfecting something. To Per-FECT. The verb. I want to Per-FECT my mothering. I want to per-FECT compassion, wisdom, empathy. etc. etc. Which of course will take a life time plus……but at least I will be doing….trying….attempting……
Grateful – because each day I am truly grateful for all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life!
Simplify. That’s what I started the beginning of the year with. No resolution, just a word of the year.
…though I’ve been struggling with it. It should probably be Embrace.
embrace
I’m not going to spend all kinds of time stressing out about things I cannot change, instead I’m going to live the life I’ve been given.
In 2010, I moved to a new province..where I knew no one for a job… it was a lonely year..my word for that year was “survival”..
My word for 2011… is “rooted” (not in a rude aussie slang way)..but in a way that sets down roots, and creating a home for myself..which might include others! Because that’s what I’m looking for…roots to settle down, and having someone to share that with.
🙂 Sarah
My word is
FAITHFUL
trusting the One who is faithful, and being faithful to both all the big and little things I’m called to do
Endurance.
squishy. squishy equals love in my house 🙂
patience.
Mine would say simply …Mindful
Working on being mindful of how fleeting the moments are and therefore on being present in mind as well as body for my family.
thankful
My word would be patience…we will need a lot of it in a few months when my husband and I welcome our first child.
loved.
I’m having a brain fade moment, can’t remember if I wrote a comment, but anyway my word for 2011 is “home” I can’t wait for our little hut to be finished and to move in.
I can’t pick one word…
Present
Hopeful
Thankful
Fulfilled
Determined
…and a handful of others.
Our family’s 2011 word is Blessed….We are awaiting our second child (a little girl) anyday now. After being told that having children would be next to impossible we now are almost a family of four. Love your blog….your babies are beautiful and you inspire me in every post
FORGIVENESS! Its so important, whether it be forgiving someone else or yourself!
FORGIVENESS! Its so important, whether it be forgiving someone else or yourself!
FAITH! I Love Lisas designs
lovely
COMPLETE…after our 4th and final baby our family is complete! I am blessed beyond belief to be a mom, to be their mom. Love, love, love the blog! I’ve become addicted in such a short period of time.
I have many!
Blessed.Content.Happy.Joy.Live.Love.Laugh.Calm.Whole.
My word for 2011 will be SLOWER, slower, slower… um, soon, I hope. Love your blog!
relentless.
kindness. to myself. to others. kindness.
kindness. to myself. to others. kindness.
Calm.
I’m a type-A personality with a hectic job and a hectic house (expecting baby #3 this Spring, which makes 3 under 3.5). Whenever I do yoga, meditate, etc. the single word that always comes to mind is “calm” – I strive to calm my mind, my nerves and my spirit so that I can be fully present and patient for my babies. Hopefully I can make progress on that front this year!
my word for this year is ‘breathe’, because when you find yourself all in a tizzy and the kiddos are running wild and you burned dinner, sometimes you just gotta take a deep breath, ya know?
thanks for the chance to win some awesome jewelry.
Hope and Trust
My word of 2011 is HOPE. Hope for joy, love, and goodness this year.
My word for 2011 is BEST.
I want this year to be about striving to give up the “goods” and “betters” and focus on the “bests.”
The jewelry is amazing! My word for the year: savor. Savor every moment with my sweet husband and 1 year old son.
deliberate
Love her! My word for 2011 is “thankful”:)
that giveaway looks amazing. hope a great week completes your great weekend.
My word would be “blessed”. I have had one of the best years of my life- I have a healthy baby growing inside of me and have enjoyed playing with my little girl Grace all year long.
This girl here loves a giveaway, and I love those necklaces! Fingers crossed that my comment number is picked!
I have her Mama necklace. I love it so very much.
My one word: Loved.
I want to remember I’m loved by my amazing God, my family and friends. I’m truly loved even in my greatest moments of weakness. Ahhh, what a gift.
OK, I won’t lie, I went over to thesaurus.com, and tried to come up with a fantastic, defining, perfect word. Something unique, that would ecompass everything that’s happened & going to happen.
Because there is so, so much. I’ve had to think about this … is there really one word to define everything? No.
But for the sake of this, I’ll go with spiffy. Because really, it’s been beyond amazing. Beyond changing. Beyond inspiring. So, spiffy it is. (And I like that word.)
Spiffy it is.
Patience.
Patience.
Delight. 🙂
Our word is motivation.
I’ve been lusting after one of tehse pieces for the longest!
Fireproof
“Fireproof doesn’t mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it.”
My word for the year is EMBRACE. I love that it can mean to hug, to receive gladly or eagerly,to take in, to encircle and to press to one’s bosom. All lovely images,thoughts and actions. This year EMBRACE has meant all of the above for me as well as ‘to accept willingly’. In August we sent our third and youngest child off to college leaving my husband and I to parent from afar. As difficult as it was to say good-bye to full time parenting it has also been wonderful to see our boys moving on with confidence. And that is what I am focusing on doing as well. I am making a point to embrace willingly the changes in all of our lives. Of course I miss them all like crazy, but accepting this change as a part of our lives together has made all the difference. It has given me an opportunity to stop and take a look forward and see what’s next. I enjoy your blog and your choice to enjoy life! Margaret
Change. A change in location, a change in perspective.
I think my word would have to be “grace.” I need to remember to give it and receive it. Neither one is easy.
My word is FEEL.
I spent so long in anxiety, that I was afraid to feel. I have conquered it, and life goes by so fast. My babies are growing by so fast I want to feel every moment to slow time down.
oh, Kelle.
first, can I just admit that I love creepin’ on your commenters? each of their delicately chosen words just makes me crumble with gratitude. been following you for a bit, && I must say that your words&photos resonate with me on such a beautiful level. thank you for always sharing your love, raw&honest appreciations, & gorgeous moments with your family. your girls’ smiles totally get me every time!
I do adore my word of the year necklace, & we share a word: capable. it has been a fueling reminder.
http://gutsy-n-groovy.tumblr.com/post/2817072095/i-am-enough-necklace-lisa-leonard-designs
have a sweet Monday!!
Lisa Leonard is the bomb diggity!
My word of the year: Progress
My word: Grow.
My word: Grow.
Well, I have kinda been living by your word, capable, since you shared it with us earlier this year. But not to be a copy cat, I’ll choose another word: free. Free to try new things even if I won’t be good at them (hard for me), free to fail and not try to be perfect at everything, free to love others more deeply, free to tell people how important/wonderful/talented/amazing they are without worrying what they will think, free to be spontaneous and not have every detail planned out. Free.
C H O I C E
xo
My word for the year is risk.
To take chances. To love more. To give more. To trust.
Let me say that Courage bracelet is gorgeous!
This is hard…a word for this year. There are so many I want to say, but what I really think my word would have to be is…Happiness.
For many different reasons I pick that word. I want to pick “contentment” and “courage” and even “growth”. But what I want this year, out of every other, is so much happiness I could drown in it. Not that last year and the past ones weren’t happy- oh they were. But i want to make my own happy, let happy find me, and just let myself ENJOY this freaking year.
11:11 is always a time I make a wish on, and with an eleven in our year, 2011 can’t go wrong.
My word for this year is commitment. Embarking on my first year of marriage, I am reminded daily of the love and commitment I have to my husband and our life together.
Kelle, you are an inspiration to so many and I know you are a blessing to this world. We need more people like you. I think I am late on your fun giveaway…looks like i am comment “almost” two thousand something, but I would like to share my word of the year. “Serve”. With the greatest man I have ever known passing just a couple months ago, I wanted to keep his life message to us grandkids alive. “Serve others. There is no greater satisfaction in life than to be in the service of others.” I have started a blog, loseyourselfinservice.blogspot.com. I am currently working on scarfs for the special olympics. How wonderful they are and there is so much we can learn from some of the most special people out there. What is just a scarf to some is so much more to them. Thank you for being an honest you:). Oh. and your taste in music is just awesome. I think we could be music taste twins.
“Beyond” is my word. Going beyond what I think is possible. Pushing beyond what is safe. Understanding what I thought was beyond me really isn’t. It IS me!!
LOVE Lisa Leonard’s collection! I’ll be dropping hints this mother’s day for one of these necklaces.
Enjoyed seeing the pic of Nella standing! Man, she does boss her baby doll around…making her work hard on standing too! ha!
Jill B (Overland Park, KS)
I choose the word “Hopeful” for this year. Thank you for this lovely giveaway!
Our word would be “flourish”. I will now be both the mother and the father for my daughter. On top of that, I am in school trying to create a life she deserves. We will be working on enjoying our lives together… just the two of us.. busy as they may be now.
I actually did a post at the start of Jan about my One Word. I love the idea of fuelling the year ahead, striving towards all your goals, dreams, aspirations with one word in mind.
I had 2 but the main one for me was CONSISTENCY.
I know it doesnt seem like much but I wanted to add this to ALL areas of my life this year, my kids, my hubby, my Jesus, my church & ministry, my friends, my work. It was the one that was so strongly on my heart, im yet to see why God put it there, but certainly looking forward to it.
by the way LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the top photo of the girls with Brett. The look on his and Nellas faces are breath taking. You capture so incredibly well.
Kristie xx
unconditional.
since giving birth to my daughter 6 months ago I now, finally, understand the meaning of that word.
Peace and love to you and yours.
my word of the year is overflow. became a mom a year ago….no words for the amount of love i have for my zion.
my word of the year is overflow. became a mom a year ago….no words for the amount of love i have for my zion.
grace
Thank you for your words, pictures and giveaways!!
Ny word is conscious – I hope for all of my decisions and actions to be conscious ones. No more letting life be something that just happens to me!
Lively
I starting with the word life but it didn’t seem enough. My family has been tested the past 3 years with a Down syndrome diagnosis, premie twins and leukemia and we have survived beautifully. Our lives are richer for all the challenges put in front of us.
This past year I have been able to stay home with my 3 children, all under the age of 3. Our house has been lively so say the least. There is so much life. When life was almost taken from you it makes you appreciate each giggle, snuggle and lap around the neighborhood.
My word is Heart.
The heart is the symbol for love. Friend love, family love, baby love, hubby love…
You can never go wrong when you speak from your heart.
Forgiveness….
My word for 2011 is faith. I’m learning that fear and faith cannot co-exist, so I will focus on faith 🙂
my word is hopeful. Hopeful for answers for my Hailey, and for less hospitalizations. Hopeful for my Mama (grandma) that she beats this stupid breast cancer.
HOPEFUL.
Determined!
courage.
wow, just ONE word?? Reflecting on the year and what lies ahead, I guess I would have to say “Capacity” but I’m not sure I would want that on a necklace!!
mine would be “trust”.
joy.
My word is pause . . .
Things always turn around for the better for me when I take just one extra minute to PAUSE and consider the choices. Pause before losing my temper with my babes, pause before saying something I will regret, pause before I eat one more cookie 🙂
I have a great bracelet from Lisa Leonard. I’ve been eyeing this necklace. I love the simplicity <3
My word = desperation
It is only in my desperation for God that I find ultimate strength and hope.
My word for the year would be “hope” hope that my children stay happy and healthy, hope that my best friend beats the odds and overcomes cancer, her children and I need her, she has was my angel during a difficult time I “hope I can be hers.
My word is “change”.
Potential… this will be my word because it encompasses so much – most importantly hope and a newly optimistic outlook on life. I am looking forward to what 2011 will bring – both big things and mundane things, all with the POTENTIAL to bring great experiences and lots of love and fun for my family.
Inspired!
I have been inspired by so many things I have seen and heard in the last year. There are many out there who have inspired me in so many ways.
inspired. The reason I read this blog everyday. The reason I fill my life with awesome people. The reason for existance. TO INSPIRE.
stronger
aware. To be aware.
I’d have to say our word is “resilient” – life has thrown some pretty stressful and crazy situations our way but we are a close knit family and will come out of all this better than ever. 🙂
My word is “present” – to be present in my life right now, with my sweet little boys and wonderful husband.
Loved. 🙂
My word is “Grateful”.
Strength…It’s what helps us get through the tough times.
“Possibility”
Anything is possible. Anything!!
Patience.
Learning to have more.
My word is blessed. I feel so blessed for so many things in my life. Even though there are occasional things I wish would change, the good things in my life far outweigh the bad. I am so blessed.
Beautiful necklaces
Abound!
It’s a word I’ve seen in the Bible for years and just gave it a meaning in context. I looked it up recently and found it actually has a definition!! 😉 The one that drew me in was “to exist in abundance”. To me that doesn’t mean an abundance of things, but an abundance of love and joy in the _now_.
Last year was a year of big changes financially and we have found it truly doesn’t take money to be happy…circumstances have been tough but it doesn’t mean we are not abounding!!
Redeemed
Redeemed
My word would have to be faith! The faith to get through things that are tough, and faith that things will turn out ok in the end. With faith all things are possible!
This is actually causing me to pause and think, and I will continue to do so after I post this comment. Life is *so* full, rich, blessed. I could say I’d choose words like Joy, Thankful, Peaceful, Family and on and on, and maybe I would actually pick one of those words, but maybe not. I am or have all those things, yet I think there is something… more or different than those words that I am trying to dig out of my brain. Hmm, food for thought.
my word for 2010 would have to be humbling and my 2011 word is determined!
patience or blessed….blessed to have 2 healthy, beautiful sons and a wonderful, supportive husband. patience for the two weeks every month that my husband goes away for work, and it’s just me and my little boys!
Grateful.
I love her designs!
blessed
Our word is CHANGE. We had a bumpy road last year and we are looking forward to the blessings of change, however they come. Our family has lots in store for 2011 and it should be grand 🙂
Thanks for being so inspiring Kelle!
praise.
“Determined” and “motivated”. I am going to make things happen this year! 🙂
My word for 2011 is “trust” because with all our medical and financial crisis’s I resolve to trust the Lord to give us what we need when we need it. That means no anxiety and no panic attacks at whatever life throws us.
When it doesnt look good, I am reminded to trust in Him to provide because He always has and He always will give us what we need when we need it even if it doesnt look the way I thought it would sometimes. ; )
Movement.
Finding ways to fit moving my body every day into my crazy life. Moving on from old patterns. Crazy dancing with my kids. All kinds of gentle, good, silly, fun movement this year!
xo
Kate
thankful 🙂 this word goes a long way. point blank.
My word of 2011 is strength.
Love the jewelry!
My word for this year would be “Hope”. We have had some difficulty over the last year and I just really pray that this next one might be just a little easier. So my word is “Hope”.
“Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye HOPE for things which are not seen, which are true.”
My word for 2011 has to be “imperfect”. I sometimes get wrapped up in what everyone else is doing wrong that I lose sight of the fact that I’m not perfect either. This would help me to be less judgemental.
Thank you for your blog. It speaks to the innermost parts of my soul when I really need it. You are an amazing woman of much strength. Please continue to share!
ADAPT…My family has had a good deal of change thrown our way this year, and I’m proud of how well we have adapted to, and even embraced it!
adventure
(I moved to Hungary)
Lightness of heart!
i LOVE those necklaces! My word would have to be “family.” Reminds me to stop worrying about trivial things because I have the best little family, and they are what matters the most!
Beautiful.
You taught me that.
:)..i luv your blog..but first time writing in this comment box.ur photography is excellent.luv to ur little angels!!
my word for this year is ” CHANGE”
really looking forward for some changes and working for it.
“Changes only happen when we go against everything we’re used to doing”–Paulo Coelho
Mine is grateful.
Lovely necklaces 🙂
My word of 2011 – sticky. After 4 miscarriages, 2011 is the year I WILL fall pregnant with a beautiful, sticky bundle 🙂
Strength. Flood affected in January and big changes for my family. It’s been a tough start to the year, but hopefully a little strength will go a long way.
Oh I can’t decide! I have been struggling with this since Jan 1st!!
I think I will go with present as a reminder to be more present with my beautiful family.
Or precious to remind me to hold close, that which is precious to me. And to do what I can with my one wild and precious life! x
GRACE- Walking in grace, breathing grace, living grace, extending grace, requiring grace, Its a word that carries weight and meaning in so many ways!
My word would be Inspired.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lisa Leonard. Her work and her blog are so lovely.
My word this year is *Help*
I have a little one preparing for school and she will need my help. I also have a beautiful young man who has just started intermediate school too, and he is doing great things, but may need some *help*…So proud of how they are growing up, it is bittersweet 🙂
Thanks for your inspiration Kelle. My family and I love reading your blog and I felt inspired to write our own.
My word? “Light” because even in my darkest moments of the past year of my life God has been that Light shining in those dark places. It’s a constant reminder to me.
Kelle-I have been following your blog since spring of last year. You had an interview which was highlighted on AOL. This is my first time posting. Your words and photography give me pause for the day. I have smiled, laughed and cried. I am an older mom (45) with young children-7yr old daughter, 6yr old son, and a 14 month old daughter. My husband is 54. I am a former Michigander who lived in FL 14 years prior to moving to NC in 2002. I can relate to so much of what you write-especially bloom where you are planted. Your question yesterday-what is your word of the year had me thinking all day. So many words came to mind but the one that sticks is SAVORING. I am savoring the moment I am in right now. I am savoring all that comes with a baby-sleepless nights, poop up the back, and toothless grins. These days are just precious and are so few. Once tomorrow comes, my yesterday is gone and is just a warm memory. I savor my children where they are in life right now and not wishing for a different stage–they will be there soon enough. I savor my time with my husband. We both know time is special and goes by so quickly. I savor my “me” time which is usually some crazy a.m. hour. Savoring and enjoying this moment.
i’m a Libra, so it’s all about BALANCE! Today is my eldest son’s birthday he is 14-WOW, time sure does fly bye. Moving forward and living each day to it’s fullest. One more thought, Kelle-I love your blog and the positive energy that I get from it 🙂
Faith. faith that things will work out, in the end
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stinedre.blogg.no
My word would have to be POSITIVE.
I want to live my life as a more positive person.
Motivated!
My word for the year is “worthy”.
And believing that I am.
My word of the year is “Beauty”
I spent a lot of last year with low self esteem, because I am a plus size chicky and had trouble seeing myself as beautiful.
A dear photographer friend of mine made me get in front of her lens and strip off so she could show me how good I looked – rolls and all.
I was blown away!!!
So I have decided that I will look for the beauty in everything. Life, death, love, mistakes, misunderstandings and much more.
Embrace..
This year, I plan on embracing my daughter’s disability, encouraging her ability and loving every inch of her (oh I certainly do love her!)
FUELING.
~ Christine, Philippines
I would say “Blessed”
My husband and I were blessed with our beautiful baby girl in 2010 and we were both blessed with new jobs. Especially in michigan that is something to really be thankful for.
My word will be: “In love”
In love with my firstborn.
My word for the year is FLEXIBLE. It’s something I have a hard time with, but with a 5 month old I am learning quickly.
Thank you for sharing your life with us. You insprire me daily.
Our word of the year is family. We have leaned on each other for support so much in the last year. We’ve reiterated to our almost 5 year old that family is the most important thing in life.
My word is ‘resilience’. Last year was challenging in more ways than one. This year, we shall bounce back. We are rockstars and we still have our rock moves…
Blessed for sure!!! 🙂
My word is Trust. I lost my part time job and I’m leaning on my husband more.I took a leap of faith to stay home with my 2 year old and 8 month old daughters…this has been a magical time. I will trust and not miss a thing!
Patience.
One word – FAMILY. They complete me.
Love. Love comes in many shapes and sizes. I have really stepped back and taken a look at the things I really love in my life.
“Harmony” is my word for this year. Life is a delicate balance where were are constantly juggling who we are, (for me: wife, mother, sister, daughter, photographer) and our place in life along with the daily chaos of responsibilities. This year I vowed to have better harmony in our home and in our lives – as life is indeed an symphony that we must orchestrate with different tunes and melodies that we have never encountered before….wow, that was long winded….
My words of the year: “patience” and “optimism.” I’m working hard to increase my capacity to endure waiting–with people and life situations–without becoming upset. Being unemployed last year really hit my ego hard, and while I finally have full-time work this year, it’s not my dream-job. It’s hard to accept that I can’t have everything I want right NOW, but I have to believe that if I continue to work hard, everything will fall into place at an opportune time. With patience, and a devotion to being optimistic, doors will open and life will continue to be good.
Oh my gosh, I love Lisa Leonard!! My word would definitely be ‘planted’. We’re having our first baby this year, so I want our little family to be planted strongly together in life, in church, in pretty much everything 🙂
grateful
Clarity… I can see everything a bit clearer these days. Hopefully, that view will allow me to make positive change!
My one word is “love”….kind of simple but we all need it 🙂
My word is “believe”.
My word for this year is blessed. My life with my two sweet boys is everything I have have always dreamed about!
My word is Blessed, My new grandson makes me look at and appreciate the world differently.
Simplify.
With all of the “things” in my life/house and with my daily life so I can enjoy my two little cherubs to the fullest!
unbreakable
xxo
“BELIEVE” After my BFF’s oldest 17 year old daughter had a terrible car crash and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury…”BELIEVE” became our word….it was the first word Jenna read after she came out of her coma, it was how the thousands of CaringBridge friends signed every post, it’s how we are approaching PT and recovery…WE BELIEVE 100%
RESILIENT. my son had to have a battering of testing done and it has been a tough year but he has come through it like a champ. I am so blessed to have my 2 boys (and hubbie) and would love a necklace with their names on it to keep them close to my heart. xo.
Intangible, After a year of finding out my husband of 4 years & best friend of 9 years was having an affair. I found out that everything in my life is intangible. My friendships that I have had since I was 5 to the love of my family. Most of all my strength and love for my son. The purity of God leading me to where I should go. Now, my marriage that was broken to pieces is being worked to become Intangible. My word is Intangible <3
Energetic! I was pregnant last year and not feeling the best and I vowed not to take another minute away from my 2 kids.
My word…Relax….
I’m always so stressed about the things I can’t change, i need to just learn to enjoy what I have right in front of me, and not stress about the small stuff… 🙂
Joy. 🙂
Beauty….there is beauty in EVERYTHING…you just have to find it.
Oh joy! i think i know where to send my husband for valentines day now! Since we are expecting our second child this year, I’m thinking our word is Joy.
hopeful
Breathe. To remember to breathe when I’m feeling impatient and to take the time to stop and breathe and enjoy the little things when life gets busy.
Blessed. 🙂
My word of the year would be blessed. I am truly blessed to have such an amazing little girl and a wonderful and loving family.
Mine would have to be brave.
To remind me that I am and encourage me when I’m not.
Blessed is my word of the year. We have a surprise baby on the way and a 2.5 year old who is my heart walking around outside my body. I am truly blessed and am taking every opportunity to enjoy our life!
My word would be blessed,my life is so full full of blessings from God.
Your amazing,and everyone of your post inspire me! thank you thank you!
dreamerklc@gmail.com
My word would have to be “balance” – with three children, a husband going back to school full time and a full time job. I need reminders to remain balanced every day!
My word for 2010: passion
My word this year is “tenacity”.
My word for the year is “Overcome” Because I believe the best things in life are the ones hardest to overcome! I hope your weekend was great.
Kelle every post you do inspires me, you are an amazing Mummy, your family are lovely.
My word would be “CHANGE”
I need a change but I don’t know in what form it needs to be, I’m a headless chicken floating around and should learn to “bloom where I’m planted”
E x
My word – Cherish. I cherish every moment I am given with my family, friends, and even alone with myself. All are precious.
My word would have to be complete, having my daughter Jenna has just been the best thing that has ever happened to me.xx
my word for 2011 is “stay”…stay in the moment, fully present, enjoying the people, places, and experiences, instead of worrying or wondering joy away.
“Can”. As in, I CAN handle everything I choose to take on or have given to me. He CAN do everything he wants to do (walk, talk, etc.), it just might take Owen a little more time than e rest of us. We CAN, as a family, look forward at a bright future, while still realizing it’s okay to look back and see how far we’ve come… It’s going to be a very good year. I can just feel it.
– Jamie
Ready. For anything. This year will be better than the last.
My word for this year is new. I want to become a new person this year. I want to lose weight, clean up my house for real, stick to a budget and get ready to start having babies. 🙂 I’m so excited for the prospect of this year!
restoration is my word for the year.
My word is fearless! Love your blog! Thanks for being an inspiration.
my word is ‘sitdownmomma’, which has become one of my 2 year old’s favorite phrases (but he says it like one big ol word)… i need to remember at the end of the day to just grab his hand when he stretches it out and sit down with him and just be.
forgiveness
Widowed and broken at 30 (2010). Refurbished at 31 (2011).
My word -refurbished-
-Amy-
My word is “purpose” because we have something big to work towards this year. Big dreams!
boundless…even there are more than 500 miles between us our love is boundless.
love those necklaces and your blog 🙂
completely out of left field, but my word picked me instead of me picking it!
Flexible
expecting my first child in August, and thinking about the gift of this sweet babe, i breathe and tell myself we are going to have to be flexible! roll with the punches!
Humbled. I had my first child this year and “humbled” sums up all my emotions and experience of this year beautifully!
Your blog is amazing – keep the posts coming!
Determined . . . in a 6 week period of time I came very close to losing both parents in a car accident (both are recovering fine now) to seeing my husband of almost 18 years walk out the door. I find myself determined to make the most out of every minute with my parents and my kids and determined to make it on my own!!
My word for the year is hopeful. My Mom has been battling Stage 4 Cervical cancer for a little over 2 years and hasn’t given up yet. So, I am hopeful she will spend another Easter, Christmas with us and be around this December for my son’s second birthday.
My word is Peace. I am finally at Peace with who I am.
My word for this year is “Redeemed.”
Have a fabulous week!
My word for 2010 and always – OURS.
Our life is happy and crazy and sad and depressing and confusing and cheerful and busy, but it’s still our life and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
BE.
Be in the moment.
Be with my family.
Be content.
Be who I want.
Be happy.
Be me.
Just be.
Abandonment. In 2011, I want to live my life without hesitation and fear.
My word of the year has to be “Inspired”..
Love the photo of Brett & the kids playing! 🙂
Many…
Gracious, Mindful, Patience are the top 3
persevere…to persevere through the hard times in order to enjoy the amazing things in life. Beautiful jewelry..
Hmm, fantastic concept! One word, one year. I think mine would have to be Together. It’s what I say yo my husband if anything bad happens,we’re in it together.
Determined
Grace.
My word for 2010 is “beholden”
My word for the year? Has to be a tie between “Fearless” and “Content”. It all depends on which resolution you’re asking me about 🙂
The word is embrace. I need to embrace the amazing in my life and the changes coming…because they are all good things!
Honor
We made a commitment to ask ourselves, are we honoring ourselves in our choices/commitments/decisions etc this year. Living sweetly.
Grateful – for my kids and family, for my salvation, for peace that surpasses understanding.
Stillness.
The kind that you find in your heart. 🙂
adaptable.
Content.
Grow.
4 an abundance of reasons…
I hope 2 grow as a mother an a friend.
I am excited 2 see my 20 month old grow in2 an even smarter an sweeter lil girl.
I hope 2 grow in my relationship w/ her daddy.
I have great plans 2 grow my photography business.
I will strive 2 grow in2 the strong woman I need 2 be 2 cope w/ the everyday struggles of life.
Yes, there will be a lot of growth in 2011!
prayer…2011 is starting a little rocky, and prayers will be what get us through every obstacle thrown our way…
My word would be “progress”.
My word is “Adapt”. In the last year, I added twin girls to my family (I already had two girls) which was a huge shock and took some adapting. Then my home birth ended up being an emergency c-section in the hospital. More adapting. Then one of the babies ended up back in hospital at 4 days with jaundice. More adapting. I hate hospitals, but one does these things for love. Now I juggle 4 girls and their individual schedules and make time for my husband and myself. And we do it. And we do it well. We are all so capable (good word :)) of adapting to fit new things, even when we don’t want to. So I continue to adapt. With a positive attitude. I found this last year taught me that the change is not always bad. It can be wonderful!
My word: balance.
I would say, Evolving
we have had many things thrown at us and just keep chugging along
Mine is: heavy.
The good and bad kind, (heavy stress, heavy emotions, heavy love, heavy laughter, etc) & it turned out to be pretty fantastic.
aleighw06@yahoo.com
Empowered 🙂
I have so many words for this year but my main 2 are “acceptance” and “determination”. I am “determined” to “accept” the fact that my daughter is growing up into a beautiful person and will do great in Kindergarten in September and that I can NOT call into work late everyday to follow the school bus 🙁
much love,
Kim in NJ
Patience.
This to shall pass, and even though I’m {stupidly} surprised each time, it does.
Faith….
Faith….
Beauty. There is beauty everywhere. We just have to find it…and THAT can be tough sometimes.
breathe
Trust.
Love your blog. You encourage me so much!!
Patience.
My son is teaching me.
My word for this year is DETERMINED! I am DETERMINED to relax with my children and learn to have paitence. To not sweat the small things! DETERMINED to enjoy them at these small ages!
Courage. To be the best mom. To get back to school. To grow!
JOY!!! is my word for 2010. The birth of my sweet daughter has taught me (and my husband) what true joy is like and how simple life should be.
Our word of the year…content. LOVE those necklaces 🙂
Simplify would be my word. To stop with all the jazzy things and just take a step back and look into the simple way of things more. No need to take the complicated path!
My word for the year is “Aware” because I am aware of my brokenness which fuels my desire for change.
My word would be GRACE. I learned so much about grace in 2010 and I hope it continues into 2011.
COURAGE
Raising my 2 year old with special needs has taught me courage.
http://thecourageofcarsen.blogspot.com
my word is……… possible. Anything is possible!
my one word…found. Having a baby healed so many open wounds and in the process I have found what I was looking for all along.
Obstinate
I Love these!
balance. . .in 2010 i went back to work part-time (after 8 years of being a sahm) and started religiously attending three awesome workout classes. amazing that with MORE added to what I thought was a very full schedule, I feel so much more balanced!
These are gorgeous!
I love Lisa’s jewelry! My word is “intentional,” as in making intentional moments to be with my family, being present in what I do.
Smitten, I am simply smitten with my two boys age 1 and 4. They are my world.
beauty. That’s my word for the year. I have found so much beauty in my children, husband, friends, expeirences, strangers…. and through the lens of my camera this year. Yes, beauty.
Our word of the year would be “beginnings”…we are expecting our third child and my baby brother is getting married. Such an exciting year ahead of us! Love, love the jewelery pieces!
Great necklaces. My word is hopeful. When life is throwing all kinds of things my way, I gotta have hope.
Grateful
No better word to describe this year for me. I’m grateful for every challenge, joy, disappointment and celebration. It shapes me into a better person.
My word would be “hopeful.” My husband and I are beginning on the path to adoption and we are so hopeful that our dream finally becomes a reality.
Free.. Because I will take life, and dance, all the time, like I am free. Seeing those pictures of Nella & Lainey up there make me think of “FREE”.
Free.. Because I will take life, and dance, all the time, like I am free. Seeing those pictures of Nella & Lainey up there make me think of “FREE”.
Patience… I need some!!
BEAUTY
~Because the past three years I have been living in the past and I now realize that there is more beauty living in the present and being excited about what the future holds.
Compassion. I love hard and refuse to believe that the heart of life (and people) are anything but good. Putting others before myself is what swells my moral compass with warmth and well doing.
happiness
Our word is…Cherish!
I absolutely love the first picture of the girls and Brett. It is AMAZING!
I’m going with “treasure” because of my baby girl Penelope!
Supernova- my daughter’s middle name.
Oh I love that jewelry!
renewed
my word of the year is: triumphant, our family has overcome many obstacles in the past year; emotionally, physically, and financially
Freedom. I received closure last and at the beginning of this year and that freedom is allowing me to dream and move forward. It is amazing!
Hmm . . . one word? Strength. Wishing you a wonderful Monday!
so pretty. word this year is LOVE.
Peace
As a new mom to twins, my word of the year is “flexible”
My word is “love”. I found new feelings for my husband that I didn’t know existed. Along with the birth of my best friend’s little girl.
Content.
ENJOY. This year will be filled with challenges and new opportunities. But I refuse to be swallowed up in them. Rejoice in the Lord always. In every blessed thing.
Organized!
My word of the year is change. I am looking forward to all of the new things this year has to bring!
My word is EMBRACE.
I just love your blog! I love looking through all your pictures!
My word for 2011 will be : blessed.
Hard to choose one word though…
Looks like you had a nice weekend! 🙂
I would pick two words:
“Finally Pregnant”.
🙂
“Courage”. Courage to do the things God asks of me. Courage to be a better parent than the imprint left by my father. Courage to be comfortable with myself and not worry about what others think. Courage to be quiet instead of filling the empty space with words. That’s my word “courage”.
I pray for “contentment”!
Astound.. I want my daughter to astound them all! I want her to continue proving her amazing capabilities to the doctors, therapist and people who thought she wouldn’t grow. This year she has done more than anyone thought possible and I know she isn’t stopping anytime soon! I am astounded just by loving her.
Mommy….
Because while my daughter was born in September of 2009, I really started feeling like a “Mommy” last year and fully embracing it this year along with my new mini-van! No matter what my friends think 🙂
“Romance” – my desire for this year is to woo the man hearts in my home. My 2 year old, 4 year old and sweet husband are all being romanced by a woman madly in love with them.
-jessicalynette.com
I LOVE little Nella’s little jumper! So adorable.
My word would be “determination”, because I am DETERMINED to get back into shape as my little one (5 months) gets older & ready for me to play & be active with her.
I love your family & feel like I know them all when all I do is just read your blog. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Jess
My word is BLESSED. I love my life at the beach with my husband and two little boys.
well lookie who’s standing with such determination and grace!!?? she’s so darn cute!! love these pictures. Brett is beaming 🙂
My word of the year would be STRIVE.
Yes, that.
xo
Kris
My word is Inspired! I feel really really good about this year. Acomplishing things I have wanted to for a long time.
Family… I have moved away from my family for the first time and miss them dearly.
i’m going to go with confident. it’s the year to get it right and confidence is the first step. 🙂
My 2010 word is servant. I’m learning to serve others with no strings attached!
purposeful
My word of the year would have to be fortunate. Because somehow things will always work out and it’s just nice to remember how fortunate I am sometimes.
Last year I found out I was pregnant after a miscarriage..I was happy but scared of another loss. Last year my husband’s business of 10 years went under. Last year my lovely boss was let go. Last year was questionable at first…and then…my husband found a job, I got a new boss and we had a second little boy and all I feel now is BLESSED!
Peace.
Happy weekend!
Oh man there are a ton of comments here! And I’m sure someone up there has this one, but I literally need this word around my neck to remind me…
Patience.
Thankful.
Thankful to have married the love of my life last year and Thankful to start a new year with my new husband.
PEACEFUL! 😉
family.
this year as a college student i changed my career goal because i met the man of my dreams (who happens to have a 2 year old princess from a previous relationship) and i realized how much i want to have a family of my own.
I have to say STRENGTH. Hope to win! Love your blog!
Committed. To family, friends, self, others…. Through them so much is possible!
Family.
This year as a college student i changed my dream career due to extreme sickness. then i was met with peace on this hard decision when i met the man of my dreams(who has a 2 year old princess from a previous relationship) and i realized how happy i was to have made that change so i can have a family of my own
What a year, and what a perfect way to celebrate all that has been experienced and learned: describing the year in one word gives those sweet, sometimes difficult, 365 days a voice – and a loud one at that.
“Present” is my word of the year!
-Colleen
my word of the year is “discipline”.. trying to be disciplined in my daily walk with God (Bible reading & prayers), disciplined with finances & spending, & disciplined with exercise/food.
My word for this year is “Life”
I so strongly feel that the Lord is going to take my marriage to beautiful places this year. Also, we are expecting our first Baby Girl in about 5 weeks. Its gonna be a good year:)
Redemption! I claim it as I continue my cancer battle!
My word is “faith”. Love the necklaces – and your post of course.
I love the necklaces with the baby names on them. My sister just adopted a baby after years of trying themselves. I’m so getting her one, that’s if I don’t win. lol. Hope you had an awesome weekend!!
I have a ring with my childrens name engraved on it from Lisa’s website and LOVE IT!!! My word of the year is B.L.E.S.S.E.D!
My word is FAITH. Faith for a better world, a world of acceptance and happiness for our kids.
IMPERFECT, because when I saw that photo of the “IMPERFECT” necklace, I saw “I’m Perfect” before I saw “imperfect”….and isn’t that really the point? Realizing that you are imperfect is what finally makes us perfect. Giving up the notion of being a perfect wife, mom, daughter, friend….giving up that expectation is what actually makes us perfect in the end!
My word of the year is “Simplify”
To take away the clutter in life and just enjoy the simple things.
My word would be faith, it’s what gets me through.
fierce. fierce, fierce, fierce is my 2011 word. I want to live it, own it, be it. I want my sweet little (soon to include an s!) to know it burns deep within me. fierce.
Thank you for this awesome post Kelle! You have no idea how much your putting yourself out there has helped me….I think my word for the year would be “redemption”. I want to redeem the time that I wasted feeling sorry for myself, my kids, my husband even when he was diagnosed with a very rare degenerative disease. No cure. Don’t know how long we have together, could be weeks, months, or years. Reading your blog this past year has made me want to redeem all those moments, live em’, love em’ and rock em’ out with whatever time we have left. Faith to overcome my fears for the future as possibly a single mom to 5 girls and a boy….God is in the small things….thank you Kelle for reminding me of that with every post.
My word is grateful. I am determined to be consciously grateful of all that God has given me, and to pass that on to others.
my word would be blessed! I am very blessed to have the life I do!!! God has been GOOD!!!
Determined…
I started my own photography business at the end of 2010 and will go full time this fall after the birth of my first child. A whole new world, but an exciting one.
My word for 2010 is Alive. I underwent Bariatric surgery in November 2009. I’ve lost 140 lbs, and I’m alive. I’m living my life out loud and loving every second of it.
“Challenge”
I want to challenge myself this year to live with purpose and push myself. Routine is something I easily get settled into and I want to do the most with this life that God has given me.
Lost
empowered!
Thankful
My word for the year is “absorb”. 2010 went by SO quickly, like a blur sometimes, and I really want to work at taking everything in this year and enjoying my beautiful girls, my wonderful community and my fabulous husband.
My word would have to be blessed. I have such a wonderful, supportive family.
Contentment
Finding contentment in all things. My tiny condo, the endless snow, not doing or having everything. Minimize the clutter and panic and maximize the peace, love and JOY. Not always looking ahead to what is next, but truly enjoying where I am, what I’m doing and who I am.
My word of the year would be “Achieve.” I have recently graduated from college and moved to a city for no specific reason other than I simply wanted to be there. I have landed an amazing job, and for being so young I feel so empowered to have achieved so much in such a short time!
My word would be “climb”. We went through a lot last year that we had to really push through, and we are still trying to get ahead now, so we’ll just keep climbing until we get there.
“Learn” is my word.
Lots of hard lessons this year.
Settled.
After the hubby starting a new job, moving into our first home and having our first baby, this year we’re going to settle a little.
Foundation.
When my daughter was born Down Syndrome and went into Congestive Heart Failure at 3 weeks old, my foundation was shaken to the core. Through all of the chaos, I realized my foundation is what held me up, and firmly in place. My foundation kept me sane and positive. It’s the rock I stand on.
My word for this year is challenge. To challenge myself to do more, love more and give more. And to challenge my family the same.
Advocate–that’s the word that describes me. My oldest son was diagnosed with Aspergers this summer, and I have become his advocate in schools, with family and friends who don’t understand a boy who marches to his own beat.
My word is patience. Both for home life, waiting for this baby to arrive, and for work where it is so easy to get frustrated by the glacial pace at which things move. So this year I will be patient.
“Hopeful”. We had a rough beginning to 2011, so I’m hoping it gets better.
My word is breath! With a 17 months old and my husband working long hours sometimes I have to remind myself to just take a deep breath and enjoy it all, because I truly am very very blessed.
Leah
http://www.lovelifeandmommyhood.blogspot.com
My word is… conquer.
It’s a growing, learning experience to go from that place where you thought you’d never survive, never make it through and before you know it you find yourself on the other side of that hurdle, dusting yourself off, standing tall and knowing you are better for it. Perseverance, determination, strength, courage… it’s empowering to conquer life’s little (or not so little) challenges! Bring it!
My word is heart. I’ve been through changes this past year, and this year, still changes, and it’s hard. It’s hard to know what to do, what is the right thing to do, but if I just listen to my heart, rather than other people so much, I’ll be able to figure out what is best for me, in my life.
Word of the year for me is Fun.
I want to have more fun this year and to make the best out of every situation that comes my way.
“Faith”
Love you blog!
My word of the year is STRENGTH. We have had a very rough year – no one should have to go through one of these life events, let alone thing after thing for 7 months now. Strength has gotten us through. Love has gotten us through. Flat out refusing to give up has gotten us through.
This jewelry is beautiful in it’s simplicity.
Stressful. I’m glad it’s over and was so ready for 2011.
My word is ambition.
my word this year for sure has to be SIMPLIFY.
i love that jewelry!
My word would be ‘Faith’
What an awesome giveaway! LOVE Lisa Leonard jewelry!
change
Hope-joy-peace and love, these are my words for the month!
Love your inspirational blog, keep it going.
Hope-joy-peace and love, these are my words for the month!
Love your inspirational blog, keep it going.
enough…we always have enough.
First of all, I absolutely LOVE your blog… My word for this year is going to be “perseverance”. I have a daughter with special needs as well and perseverance definitely describes the type of “fighter” mother that I am… 🙂
Perseverance definition:
1.
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
2.
Theology . continuance in a state of grace to the end
My word this year will be patience. After many long months of trying to get pregnant and the disappointment of a miscarriage, I realize the need for patience in the infertility process. Patience.
Cherish
My word would have to be “blessed” even though it has been very caotic and busy my first year with twins i know I am truly blessed!!!!
Mine would have to be “Standing.” what a crazy year, but I’ve still got my two feet beneath me.
I might be too late, but just in case, my word is “deliberate”. Between kids and husband and friends and work and and and, I often find myself being pushed along by t-dos rather than directing myself (especially when it comes to my kids) with intention. So Deliberate. I am the captain of this ship.
Fearless. This year brings changes and blessings. My family is gonna embrace all the wonderful things God has brought into our lives…without fear.
Strength. Life has challenged me a lot this year and I have really learned how to stay strong through everything.
Challenge!
I want to challenge myself this year to go above and beyond all that I “think” I am capable of.
Noble
vocation, I’ve found mine in motherhood!
My word is “Present” To really be in the moment, not just there. To experience life the good and bad!
family….. we really became one last year and this year we are focusing on making every moment count.
future
Peace-hope-joy-love….today I needed more than one word.
Keep up your wonderfully inspriational blog.
Your musical playlist is awesome….
Enchanted 🙂 I gave birth to my daughter in October of last year. She is enchanting…
Word for me….
family!
“beginings” since we got married and are starting a new live together!
Blessed. This word is how I feel despite hardship, sickness, and stress. I am BLESSED!
Blessed. This word is how I feel despite hardship, sickness, and stress. I am BLESSED!
My word for this year is Faith. As an Army wife, Faith plays a huge part of my life. Having a teen and now a sweet 22 month old that has Severe Expressive Language Disorder, and who cannot talk or express things to me, has completely made my “normal” into a test in Faith. Watching her play, grow, get excited, and not being able to tell me, or to not hear her call out “Mama” to me breaks my heart into tiny little bits… but when she climbs up on me and hugs me or pats my face, I know that love is there…it may not be everyone’s “normal” but it is mine. Faith. I am giving it all to Faith.
My word of the year is “blessed.”
My word would be HOPE always to have hope that there is sunny day shining someplace..
Our word of the year is THANKFUL! We have seen so much sorrow in those closest to us, we are so very THANKFUL for a happy home and a healthy baby.
I haven’t had just one word, but several. The fruits of the spirit, which are love, peace, faithfulness, joy, goodness, gentleness, patience, self-control and kindness. I try to remember them everyday as I raise my 2 (soon to be 3…) sweet babies.
grateful
PEACE. As an extremely busy graduate student, I always have to remember to take a moment each day to sit and feel calm and peaceful.
My word for this year is “Shine”. Love the pics as usual! Happy new week to you!
Our word for the year….”blessed”. Very blessed! 🙂 <3
My word is…COMPASSION!
While I don’t find it hard to be kind, loving and sympathetic most of the time. It is sometimes difficult to be forgiving, understanding and patient at times. Everyone is guilty of judging, even if subconsciously. Unfortunately most of the time we are wrong in assuming things are as they seem! Maybe there is a deeper reason why someone/something is frustrating…
my word this year – breathe. Not ground breaking but kind of the point.
Trust! 🙂
We have had an incredible year. I’d sum it up with “triumphant”. Through everything life threw our way we managed to pick ourselves up. We ended our year purchasing our very first home. That’s one triumphant ending to 2010!
We have had an incredible year. I’d sum it up with “triumphant”. Through everything life threw our way we managed to pick ourselves up. We ended our year purchasing our very first home. That’s one triumphant ending to 2010!
Redemption.
i’m trying to make my word for the year “simplify.” just in general. and stop worrying about so many other things!
Believe!
Our word for 2010 is “Blessed” – the year brought our first baby girl into our lives, a new company for my husband, and more love than I could imagine I could feel
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I think it will have to be “focus”. We’re so close to getting our debt paid down FINALLY and it will be a magical year if we can get it to happen. (Especially since I’m starting grad school next year AND we’re getting married!)
Our word of the year is Grace.
Things change, people grow older, health fails. Grace is the piece that helps keep us sane.
My word for 2011 is unforgettable my family has been through so much and we had and unforgettable year with unforgettable lessons and unforgettable memories. I think I will make my who family coffee mugs with this on it.
My word for 2011 is unforgettable my family has been through so much and we had and unforgettable year with unforgettable lessons and unforgettable memories. I think I will make my who family coffee mugs with this on it.
My word for the year is resilient. Because no matter how many times I got knocked down or out, back up I bounced…and it was a LOT of times this past year. That having been said, I read your blog every day, and NEVER COMMENT, so I am taking the opportunity to say that reading is a daily highlight for me. Keep on keeping on.
Ooooh pick me!
Thanks for the chance. Enjoy your weekend!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
My word(s) of the year are “Strength” and “Perseverance.” Looks like 2011 is presenting itself with many challenges (most of them good), but it’s going to take a lot of the above to get through them!
my word is greatful…for great family, friends, and a baby due this summer!
My word is grace. I’m expecting our 2nd child in April. My husband and I found out that this baby will have Cystic Fibrosis. I’ve experienced a lot of emotions since getting this news and am slowly processing everything. I know with God’s grace everything will be ok….
“How you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And so it is with life, which for many of us become one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson, in the end, it all comes down to one word. Grace. It’s how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light.” (from a perfume ad)
Engaged.
Not as in about to be married, but as in “engaged in all that is going on in my life.” Fully engaged.
FAITH
My word be LISTEN. I should have and I will!
My word for 2011 will need to be “Patience”. I have 4 children ages 4, twin 2 1/2 year olds and a 4 month old. There are days where I wonder what in the world was I thinking, and then, I take a deep breath, smile and return to the chaos.If they can be patient with me, learning as I go, I can be patient with them.
My word of the year would be “Hopeful”. Hopeful that God will grow our family; Hopeful that I can grow my fledgling business; Hopeful I will see why God has placed us where we are, and that I will fulfill his purpose for me here. Hopeful that I will end the year with a new word…Thankful.
My word of the year: Patience. I need lots of it, with two little boys at home and their Daddy traveling a lot!
confident.
in my choices. in my self. in my parenting. in my ability to love. and in my life.
confident.
in my choices. in my self. in my parenting. in my ability to love. and in my life.
Our word would be “contentment”, because the life our family has been given is just so wonderful, that contentment is the only word to describe it.
Anne-Louise
Persistant
My word is gratitude. When things get stressful and overwhelming, being grateful always seems to bring everything back into perspective.
My word is TOGETHER
I’m between Resilient and Respite… guess I’ll need some respite in order to stay resilient.
My word would be, “Loved”
Enjoy. A reminder to slow down.
Endure. That is the word for my year.
my word for the year is:
“spirit”
because I was finally able to walk away from an emotionally abusive marriage and start over with my daughter. Her spirit is flourishing, and mine is healing faster than I expected as I persue our dreams!
Patience…2 daughters and 3 jobs, I need to be patient!
My word for the year, for always, is Faith. I had it tattooed on my lower back when going through my divorce, it sits here engraved in a rock on my desk, it’s on the wall in my bedroom, it’s everywhere in my life, because through all the good and bad, my faith in myself and my strength is what has gotten me through the first fifty years of my life!
Thrive!!! Last year was to survive and I’m so ready for the thrivin’ ; )
Thrive!!! Last year was to survive and I’m so ready for the thrivin’ ; )
“Simplicity.” Is THIS YEARS word for me! 🙂 A life as a mommy, wifey, director, photographer, & BUSY BUSY BUSY full time ministry woman. 🙂 I need to take life in 1 day at a time. 🙂
Loved…even though somedays I may feel unworthy or underappreciated…I am loved. Just as my little Nicholas is! I often worry he will not be accepted or loved, but at the end of the day I smile and realize he is loved, just as I am!
My word would be Faith. The ability to trust and have faith that everything will work out exactly as it is meant to.
I couldn’t choose just one so my words would be sweet, fulfilled, love and smile.
Thank you for your fabulous blog!
xoxo
Just in case I’m not too late….would love the opportunity. thanks Kelle
Hopeful. This year I’m going to be joyful in hope.
One word…..blessed! Thanks for always being such an inspiration!
My word of the year is presence.
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I think my word of the year would have to be joy! It reminds me to look for joy in hard times and to really enjoy the good times.
family.
Go Nella! Good standing.
My word would have to be EMBRACE.
Lisa in CA
adventure. or….
more.
My word is Courage. And I’m going to need some.
My word would be relax. Being a young breast cancer survivor I need to realize that there are certain things in my life beyond my control and instead of living in fear and stress, I just need to relax and enjoy every day.
My word is HAPPINESS!
My husband and I struggled to get pregnant with our first child and it happened quick with the second. So this year I will bask in the happiness that these 2 little souls are the reason for!
I so enjoy your blog and tears of happiness came to my eyes when you wrote about the revisit to Nellas birth room. Today I revisited the ward where my little Noah entered the world 8 weeks ago. All 4 us went to hand over the thank you gift we bought for one of our midwives and for the ward.
Thank you so much for sharing the big and small things of your life!
Kristin:-)
Kindness….shown to all. I know it’s 4 words but what can I do?
thankful…….just lost my dad 3 monts ago. he was the most generous man I will ever know. Very thankful that I got to work beside him everyday!
Susan
My word is definitely grateful.
Such beautiful Neckalaces.. My word for the year is Peace… so many things it could be used for.
Maybe we’re late but the word is still worth sharing… spontaneous. We’re living in the moment with our little men, baby!
Without a doubt…HOPE!
I am independent.
I love this jewelry, and I love your blog!
I am independent.
I love this jewelry, and I love your blog!
Passion. Because this year I decided its time to stop letting my fears get the better of me and let the walls come down. I’m indescribably in love, and am following my heart to my passion, photography.
My word of the year is “imperfect” because I need to stop setting myself up to such high standards and instead start loving myself imperfections and all!
So, I bet you can guess which piece I’ll be getting if I win 🙂
~ Jill
Love. I am surrounded by the love of my heavenly father, family and friends.
Gratitude would be my word. While so far this year I’ve struggled, I want to display my gratitude for what I do have.
This reminds me of the 100 wishes quilt I received at the birth of my son. Just read through this list and lots of great words (I took a moment to copy them down), I think the word I would like to define this year is WHOLE.
Loved
no more, no less
just loved
Present.
As in I intend to be present for my children when I am with them. And truly to be present for any one I am in conversation with. Quieting my mind to focus on where I am right now. I also intend to take the time for reflection, which will help me re-focus so I can continue to be present.
My word would be HOPE!
My word of the year is “imperfect.” And not just because it’s in one of the photos, either 🙂 My life is full of little imperfections, and instead of trying to constantly hide them and pretend that everything is perfect all of the time, I’ve recently begun to truly embrace the imperfections. I love them. They make my life beautiful in their own special way.
Simplify….
Love the escape from life I get by reading your blog and the inspiration to be a better momma 😉
my word is
HOPE!
My word would be “blessed”….because I am immeasurably blessed with an amazing husband, two beautiful children and loads of friends and family 🙂
Redemption.
My word is KeepinOn…I know it’s not techincally one word, but it’s my word. So many times over the last year I had to tell my self to Keep On…and now I’m so glad I did, because if I hadn’t I wouldn’t be where I am.
Create . . . maybe photos, crafts (even though I’m not naturally crafty), cookies (even though I’m not naturally bake-ey) or just regular fun around the house 🙂
Faith.
My word is Bliss.
My word is “hope”. By the way, your new header is stinkin’ adorable.
My word of the year is TRUST. I hope to be more trusting in what He has planned for me…and stop trying to come up with my own plan.
Moment.
I want to enjoy every moment of 2011. New addition to the family, two under two, busy, slow, changes, I want to breathe in each moment and enjoy it. Each moment passes too quickly.
Megan
Welcoming – what my sibs with DS embody: giving with no expectation of return.
My word is “compassion.” I wrote about it here: http://lifewellblended.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/december-holidaze/
I enjoy reading your blog
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believe. after years of infertility we are expecting our first
My word is strength.
My husband reminded me (after a mini breakdown last week) that I can handle any situation life throws at me, that I am strong, that I was able to birth two children, and struggle through some extremely hard times. Things he never could have done, because he isn’t as strong as me. Hearing my brave, strong, Marine hubby tell me I was stronger then him, gave me the strength to push through!
Hope I’m not too late to enter…
My word for the year is balance.
Love. There is no room in my heart for anything else.
My word for the year is “ACHIEVEMENT”! I’m training now to run my first ever 1/2 marathon in support of crohn’s and colitis… i’m hoping to get my photography biz off and running… i will become a kindergarten mom too. I have lots of achievements to pursue!
My word for the year is “ACHIEVEMENT”! I’m training now to run my first ever 1/2 marathon in support of crohn’s and colitis… i’m hoping to get my photography biz off and running… i will become a kindergarten mom too. I have lots of achievements to pursue!
Peace…learning to have peace through the storms and frustrations.
My word is “evolve.” We’re going to be welcoming our first child into our family and it’s going to change just about everything about our lives- we’ll be learning together how it all works and falls into place!
My resolution for this year was to get out and do more and not let three little ones make me fearful, anxious or just plain lazy about trying new things. So my word is dynamic. I want to be active and live our lovely life to it’s fullest and accept that it may be hard, but it’ll be far worth it.
Thankfulness.
Definitely “blessed.” It’s all about reflecting on the treasures of the day, being mindful and present with my three beautiful children and my hubbie. And remembering on the busiest craziest days when I’ve cleaned up explosive poo, fed screaming twins and cooked our meals for the entire week before returning to work the next day, that i am so so very BLESSED to have the life and the loves that I do.
Grace.
To offer it in abundance to others. To accept when it’s offered to me. To show it to myself. To remember the Grace that has been given freely to me.
Grace.
My 2011 word is present.
sweetpeasandsassafras at yahoo dot com
Oh, is it too late? I hope not–my word for the year is “release” as I am letting go of all that is beyond my control, which is pretty much everything! Thank you for such a lovely giveaway.
One simple word…..GRACE!!
My one word: Determined.
I am determined to step out of my comfort zone this year. I want to take on new hobbies, a new job and start a family with my husband.
Love, LOVE Lisa Leonard! I have her “Grow Roots, Sprout Wings” necklace-so perfectly me. I would love to give my mother a necklace…probably with the word “blessed” on it.
Kindness
My word is Stillness.
I had some big changes in 2011. New job, new house, new baby. This year I just want to be still and enjoy those changes.
Celebrate
My brother passed away last year and my second child, my daughter, was born. Life goes on despite pain, pain I continue to deal with. I am so thankful to be here and to have had my brother as long as I did.
Blessed!
My word of the year is… BEAUTIFUL. I am choosing this word to be MY word for a number of reasons, but mainly because I need to be reminded that I am beautiful. Inside and out. I need to stop looking at the pimple on my chin or the stretch mark on my stomach and embrace the fact that those things don’t make me who I am. I am one of those people that struggled with weight, looks, eating disorders and self image issues, no wait…I do struggle with those things. So many people do too and it breaks my heart. I want my word of the year to be “beautiful” because I want to believe it. Life is Beautiful…
I know it’s not one word…but it’s Que Sera Sera…whatever will be will be.
Capture
Generous – how I want to live this year.
Purposeful. I want to be very purposeful in everything I am doing. Love this jewelry! 🙂
I’m probably too late, but my word for this year is “Serendipity”. The act of finding something when you are not even looking for it. Maybe that will happen this May, when I set off to travel to Europe by myself for 3 months.
Intentional
Blessed!
My word is better. It pretty much covers everything I want to accomplish this year!
Amazing.
Because.That’s.Just.What.I.AM.
Hope.
My word is “Salt” because the world needs more people to work at making things better (the way salt can perk food right up) and more salt people to preserve what is already wonderful. I stole my idea from church today, but somehow I think that was the point.
my word of the year is acceptance. i continue on my journal to accept myself as a mother, wife, lover, friend, woman.
determined
Thank you for your site.
Love you and your site, pick me! 🙂
Love you and your site, pick me! 🙂
My word for the year is “live”. The days just flew by last year and I realized that I didn’t feel like I lived each day to the fullest. That is something that I strive to do this year, for my sake and for my son.
Hello,
Just found your amazing blog!
My word for 2011 is GRATEFUL. I just landed my dream job and thank God everyday for this wonderful blessing. The past few years have been rough, so this is exactly what I needed to start 2011 off right.
Love the necklaces.
Carmina A
serenity … from the serenity prayer, which I try my best to live by.
I wasn’t going to respond because there are so many entries already, but I kept thinking about and finally had to.
My word for 2011 is Promise. Quite an odd word after I’ve said a hundred times in my mind. But 2011 is going to be very promising for me.
Hopeful ~
Fearless!!! Don’t hold anything back. Always go for what you want 🙂
“love”
My daughter was recently diagnosed with Type One Diabetesand my word? GRATEFUL.
It could have been so much worse. I am grateful for every single day I have with her, injections or no injections. 🙂
I might be too late to enter the drawing, but my word of the year is ABUNDANCE. In the past 17 months we’ve adopted a baby girl, birthed a baby boy, and now have the unexpected opportunity to adopt again! After struggling with infertility and wondering if we’d ever have children, we feel overwhelmingly blessed at life today.
I think my word is ‘forward’. It’s been one wild ride of a year with its ups and downs but I’ve kept pushing forward. It’s actually kind of funny, my sorority’s motto is ‘Ever Forward’ and that’s basically been how I’ve lived my life for the past year.
my word is two! my daught turned two a few weeks ago.
I want to stop time everyday and keep her a two.
~patience~
My word for 2011 is “intentional”. I want to be intentional about being present and enjoying the moments in my children’s lives.
Your blog is such an inspiration, Kelle. Love it!!
Not sure if this is still open, but my word would be ’empowered’.
Patience. I have learned to be patient… or rather, I am still in the process of learning to be patient, but last year really taught me that and I keep reminding myself of that as I go through this year.
Loving the giveaway, LOVING your blog!
My word must be “love”.
It’s that simple.
This year {and hopefully always} I’ve chosen a phrase rather than a word to focus on:
I want to choose words that only make souls stronger.
Basically, I want to carefully choose each and every word I speak to my children, my husband, my family and friends.
Happy Monday!
Libby
BREATHE…..yes, in all caps!
Breathe in the day (even Monday)!
Breathe in my toddler’s bed head next to me on the pillow, breathe in the sunshine (I’m in California!), breathe in a chai tea latte….and start the day!
BREATHE! I love your blog!
My word for my family is enjoy. Though I feel like i need to add a bunch more to that..For starters i lost some money on a trip to the store no bueno.. Eh Monday how you can stir up so many words. I love your blog and would love to meet your babies. Thanks
The word of the year for me is thankful!
“Blessed”
I have learned so much about being being grateful for all that we have, even if it isn’t everything I want, and knowing that there are so many people who must get by with so little.
my word, you ask?
blessed.
2010 brought us pure joy with the birth of our son and some heartache with the loss of a family member. a necklace like this would be more than a gentle reminder at how blessed I am every minute of everyday 🙂
thanks for such a lovely giveaway!
My word of the year would be blessed. I have a great husband, two beautiful daughters and more love than I ever thought possible. I am blessed and always need to focus on that even when life gets crazy!
I love that picture of sweet Nella standing up against the wall, just loving playing with her daddy. It is so cute.
“expectant” after a miscarriage and desiring another child…
Thrive
-Danielle (www.foreverbetter.blogspot.com)
Hope would be the word for me and my family.
our word is blessed. we are so blessed to have found each other and gotten married this past year and we are so looking forward to our future together and what is in store!
Powerful.
Trust. Pure, unadulterated, doubt-free, trust. Trust in God, trust in my husband, in my family and friends. And I’m so excited about it!!
My word “unexpected” so many awesome things happened this year, and even some not so awesome things that was unexpected but we go with the flow and know that it’s all gonna work out in the end…
I know it is already “tomorrow,” but my word of the year is LOVE because I am getting married at the end of the year and my new last name will be Love. Feeling love and being Love.
Blessed!
My cup runneth over with my beautiful miracle twin girls. xo
Is it too late?? Mine is “hopeful”
My word would be “Laugh”. Because sometimes if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry!
Naomi
I couldn’t decide so I asked my husband – he suggested ‘adventure’ and it is so true.
In June we moved 3000 miles away, leaving behind family and everything we new about life, to start over in a place we’d visited once and knew almost no one. It was the best decision we ever made. It was, and continues to be, an adventure.
“Acceptance”
perseverance. the devil may try- but he won’t get me down. not this time. not ever.
grow
Courage.
embrace. 2010 had a fair share of heartache, and we want to use 2011 to embrace life, the joyful times, the difficult times for making us stronger, and each other (a lot!).
“Warrior”.. I am the mother to a 2 year old daughter with special needs so I am a mother warrior and so are you 🙂
Fortunate. So very fortunate.
My word is enjoy…
EVERYTHING
Skylar
Holy cow! That’s a lot of comments. Haha.
Mine would be inspirit. I’ve been unbelievably inspired this year. I don’t want to forget how its changed me.
LIVE
I want to LIVE in all of lifes moments and enjoy everyday with my family!
My word for 2011?
Pure.
patience.
i lack a lot of it sometimes, and i need to remember to relax and breathe. take each moment as it comes.
My word of the year would be “content.” It was a nice year.
BLESSED!
how to pick just one word? i haven’t yet.. still working on it. but for now, content, blessed, grateful, capable, and maybe a little bit crazy seem to fit. 🙂
Proud.
My word of the year is “persevere.” It’s been quite the year already, and as newlyweds, we continue to navigate this world of marriage through our commitment to perseverance.
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My word this year is THRIVE. It sums up two years of struggling and a decision I made to move forward.
(The longer version is here: http://choosetothrive.blogspot.com/p/2011-no-money-remodel-challenge.html)
And the picture of Nella smiling at Brett … magic.
honored. I feel honored to be a mother to two beautiful, amazing children. I feel honored to be choosen as the woman of my husbands dreams, or at least he makes me feel that way. I feel honored to be able to spend an hour every Sunday morning with a small group of 3-4 years olds, attempting to help guide them and help them understand the Words of our Lord.
My word would be Loved
I think my word would be: discovery. Fell in love with photography and blogging this summer and have kept it up now that I’m back at school teaching. I had no idea how INTO photography I would get and now I have my own business. 🙂
FORGIVEN
has so many meanings!!!!
Love these necklaces!!
hugs,
mimi
“Release”
I am going to peel my death grip off. I am not going to try to control anything, except my own choices. Wow, I feel better just typing it.
Love.
Manifest
Love, love, love the pic of Nella standing up. Oh the pride!
My word for this year is NOW. As in breathe now, enojoy now, love now, live now.
Gretchin Rubin, a fabulous happiness blogger and writer recently wrote about a one-word theme for the year. You might this: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2011/01/video-choose-one-word-to-set-the-tone-for-the-year.html
Love, love, love the pic of Nella standing up. Oh the pride!
My word for this year is NOW. As in breathe now, enojoy now, love now, live now.
Gretchin Rubin, a fabulous happiness blogger and writer recently wrote about a one-word theme for the year. You might this: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2011/01/video-choose-one-word-to-set-the-tone-for-the-year.html
Embrace. That would be my word. Embrace the good, bad, ugly and beautiful.
Thanks!
Blessed:-)
Thankful and blessed. Such great words for this past year!!
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definitely “purpose”. =)
My word is Thankful, because I sometimes forget how blessed I am.
My 2011 word will be “breathe”. Being a mom gets so stressful sometimes, and I’d like to practice what I preach and remember to breathe and it will all be fine.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
My word for last year would be rewarding.
Having my daughter was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
Inspired!
My word for the year is “reevaluate”.
The birth of my son in October of 2010 has lead me to reevaluate all the component of my life- and realize that nothing is more important than his happy smiles..
Oooo pick me! 🙂
My word for 2010 is faith. There are so many words that I could use but they all come down to having faith and knowing God is going to take care of us no matter what our struggles are! 2010 was full of struggles but 2011 is already popping with surprises and blessings! Just gotta have a little FAITH! 🙂
Its hard to pick one word. I guess it would be CHANGE. Alot has changed in my world the last 2 yrs.
unplugged… from things I need to, to make room for things I really need! Thanks for asking…
BLESSED.
I’m due any day now with my second boy, after loosing my first just over a year ago.
My word is…protected :0)
Love the pic of Nella standing!!! She is so happy!
Love, Val-Marie :0)
My word for 2011 is “Blessed”, because no matter what the year brings I know that the hand of God is guiding, protecting and blessing all of us.
Uh…I might just pass out at how cute your lil family is playing together! How do you not eat them ALIVE?!?
Oh, and my word is “blessed”. Amen.
EMPOWERED.
I’m having my second birth at home in a few short weeks. Home birth makes me feel empowered.
STILL
I need to slow down and be still! So that’s my focus this year.
We are picking our “word of the year” tonight at my Small group Bible Study…
the one I chose is ‘Love’
What a great site for gifts! Thanks for sharing.
My word for this year is patience. My husband and I just bought a new house and then he gutted it, I am definitely trying to focus on this word this coming year. Love you blog.
oh that is a gorgeous necklace!!
my word is love.
after one heck of a year i am glad to be here, exactly where I am. a Momma, a wife, a friend….
And so very very blessed to have my 3 sweeties that I get to love on every single day.
Believe. The Love Magnet has taught me to believe that anything is possible and to shoot for the moon.
Free
My word is family x
Fearless
My word of the year is ‘HoPE’ for my daughter born with a life-threatening condition called, HPE, for short. This is the theme word for my family and the small amount of families around the world, affected by this rare brain condition. I would love to have the one word necklace, or the ‘Hope is the thing’ necklace. I have the same Emily Dickinson quote framed, in our nursery. I just may put in a call to MY mama- I think I found my birthday present. 😉
Carly
http://www.carlyandjay.wordpress.com
http://www.familiesforhope.wordpress.com
Grateful….to have a house, husband and job (even if it is only part time)
I’m going to have to steal the word capable… its so fitting for me this year! Gorgeous jewelry!
Determination.
This year I’m on a mission to better my health and better my time with my babies!
Blessed!!
<3 My word for 2011 is LOVE <3
My word for this year is love. The love I feel from my family, my son and my friends has carried me through a very trying year.
I love words! My word of the year is “love”. Everything makes more sense when you love more faithfully. The mundane becomes more bearable, relationships become more fruitful, and life becomes more meaningful.
We’ve spent a lot of time waiting for the next thing to happen–grad school being over, finding a job, babies being born…the list goes on and on. I’m tired of waiting, so my word for this year is:
NOW
Adorable necklace.
Word of the year: CONTENT.
my word for this year is… CREATE… in so many aspects of my life and my connections with others.
(and thanks for so much inspiration you’ve provided- you’re truly amazing!)
Hmm. This is a tough one. My word for the year has to be Family. We are in the process of expanding ours. Having grown up in a toxic environment, I am really beginning to understand and cherish what that word means from a healthy perspective.
my word is ‘self-control.’ i’ve realized it’s really easy for me to lose sight of what’s importnant and enjoying the small things when i’m running around after three little boys all day. i really want to be able to stop myself from raising my voice and letting boys be boys! =)
Opportunity
Joy. Not so much finding it- but noticing that it’s already right there.
Faith
faithful
faithful
faithful
faithful
faithful
It’s “gratitude” for me. Feeling grateful for all the challenges and changes and moments that push me and pull me…
“Happy” – because we all determine our own moods, nobody else. Beautiful jewelry 🙂
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Persevere.
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My word for 2011 is Joy. I want to find more Joy in my life, even in the everyday.
Grateful.
CREATE…it can mean so many different things on any given day…but its also a reminder to me to make the day special in some way or another…hopefully making for a happy life.
my word is Grace. Sums it all up and is the name of my sweet weener dog. 🙂
My word for 2011 is embrace. I’m learning to embrace both the good and bad, learning to embrace life. So far, it’s been the perfect word for me 🙂
I love Lisa Leonard! My husband bought me a necklace from her collection last year when our daughter was born. My word would be THANKFUL….thankful for all of our many blessings!!
I love Lisa Leonard! My husband bought me a necklace from her collection last year when our daughter was born. My word would be THANKFUL….thankful for all of our many blessings!!
“Strength.” For the strength of every mama out there. For the strength that this mama gets from her friends, her family… and most importantly two very sweet wee girls.. who show her that it is found in the tiniest joys and moments… and that moving forward is the hardest and most gratifying experience of her life. “Strength” – this year it will define this mama.
Discover…
I am determined to discover who I am. I am excited to discover the personality my 1 month old will have. I am on a journey to discover my faith and how great God truly is…
Thanks for the opportunity for this giveaway, and thank you for challenging me to find my 2011 word!
Take Care
My word of the year: unbreakable!
two words actually….be brave. =D
My word of the year is “faith”
Savor.
Because I am learning to savor every important moment with all of my important people.
Firstly wow, I didn’t even know it was possible to have over 2000 comments on a post. Now that I have gotten over that my words (could not decide on one) for the year are fervent and expectant – http://kre8ivelife.blogspot.com/2011/01/thought-for-thursday-expectant-fervent.html
Firstly wow, I didn’t even know it was possible to have over 2000 comments on a post. Now that I have gotten over that my words (could not decide on one) for the year are fervent and expectant – http://kre8ivelife.blogspot.com/2011/01/thought-for-thursday-expectant-fervent.html
Wow! So many comments! I found your blog through farmgirl paints… you are quite a presence in the blog world. I enjoy your message, and your photographs. What a beautiful family you have.
My word this year is Breathe. And every time I say it, I exhale with it. I notice, that sometimes I can be such a spaz, and a busy, nervous wreck that I actually forget to stop and breathe.
I get my girls involved too. We just take some time each day to be still. be quiet. and breathe. It works wonders really.
Enjoy your day!
wow, so many posts.
My word would be content or faith. I can’t decide yet, but definitely one of those.
My word is trust. I’m learning to trust that God will provide for me, even when I’d like to have more control!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful family- I have learned so much from your insightful joyful way of living this wild and precious life!
Determined!
balance.
“Surrender”-as in don’t fret about things I can’t control and trust that things will work out as they’re supposed to.
I’m gonna go with tired. But I’ve *almost* got both kids sleeping through the night, so I’m thinking 2011 will be the word FUN!!!
intentional. in love, in life, in friendship, in worship… in all things. all the time.
Sacrifice. I am a Mother of a child in Heaven. (You can read our story here: http://www.threeply-cord.blogspot.com)
Sacrifice is the key to a good friendship, a great marriage, and it is the measure of true love. I am thankful I can sacrifice and am honored by those who have sacrificed for me (including my Lord, Jesus Christ!)
LOVE
Hi Kelly,
I love your blog! It’s a daily dose of peace for me. I recently discovered that all you need is LOVE and everything else will fall into place, no matter how hard, unberable, or risky.
Best Regards, Karolina from dragulska.com
Thanks to words borrowed from your birthday post, my word would be “rising”. Rising to the many, blessed, and meaningful occasions of life!
Kelle, you inspire me. I have been reading your blog for over a year now and every day I feel inspired. It’s one of the first things I check. Your blog makes me happy. I feel as if we are family. And that would be me, a young teenager from Germany, trying to find her place in this world. The love you have for your children is absolutely stunning. I am in love with that kind of love. I hope to have if for my own children one day. Thank you for sharing your everyday life and your everyday joys with us.
Living!!!!!! 🙂
We have to choose just 1?! You like to give a challenge…there are so many words that could describe this year already, but, our family will go with…BLESSED!
My word is….serendipity.
My word for the year is: Renew
hmmmm….
My word is tough one my word is patience which I need a lot of if I ever am going to become a mother!
My word of the year is discipline.
Ambitious-I am filled with the desire to achieve many things in my life. I want to be a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the list goes on. Before I had my daughter I had no idea that life was just so amazing and beautiful in so many different ways. I want to be like her:)
‘Sing’- don’t die with your song still in you.
The necklaces are stunning.
Looks like a fun weekend at yours!
Emma
“strength”
Which I will need as we make our 8th move across the country, hopefully for the last time….
“strength”
Which I will need as we make our 8th move across the country, hopefully for the last time….
My word would be FOCUS…when my focus is on the Lord, everything else all seems to fall into place!
Peace… it’s what I strive for inside and around me… and I think I might find it this year!
Stacy
“satisfied” I choose this because we’ve always chased the dream of one day we’ll do this only to find out that fate sometimes deals you a different hand. So we deal with my husbands end stage cancer and our 30 year old’s pending kidney and pancreas transplant and have come to the conclusion that if this is the best that it can be besides being blessed to have each other we are “satisfied”.
Carole
Blessed. Simple as that!
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Pause. (to remind myself to stop and savor the little moments in life that are fleeting, yet remind me how blessed I am!)
“love” because not only the year, but life would mean NOTHING without it.
pause.
~ to pause before speaking.
~ to pause and appreciate where I am.
I’ve actually been thinking about this a lot lately and my word of the year is “Nourish”. This year it is my goal to nourish myself, my family and my friends in a variety of ways. I want to start preparing more home-cooked meals (not easy for a full-time working mom…but I’ll do my best), I want to spend more time with my husband and children nourishing those relationships. I want to be more creatively nourishing, I want to nourish my home and my friendships…..I just think the word “Nourish” sums it all up for me this year.
My word for this year is “live”. After losing several close loved ones over the past two years, it reminds to me to live in the moment and cherish each precious angel in my life.
Blessed
Determined!! 🙂
RESOLUTE!!!! 2011 will be my year. I am determined to cultivate healthy friendships, take time to enjoy friends and family, and to find the joy in everday!
Acceptance: we don’t always need to understand, we just need to accept others as they are…without necessarily understanding everything or anything….
xoxox
Beth
my word is “cancer.”
hardest and most life changing thing. i will always be thankful for this season of life.
Acceptance.
This is really hard. I have about ten words, peace, love, calm, blessed, jimmy, isa, rosie, family, hugs and kisses. If I had to pick one, I would pick peace…no scratch that, hugs! I would pick hugs!
My word is: Remission
My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis in 2010. She has is currently on two injections weekly to help put out the “fire” in her joints. We are hoping that 2011 is going to bring us “remission” from this ugly disease.
Learning – every day I’m learning more and more as a wife, mother and teacher.
Growth
My word would be “live.”
I strive to live every day to it’s fullest, to show my daugther to not let one day slip by without making it what you want it to be.
My word would be remember, because I never want to forget right now, exactly as things are-sick kids, report cards. I’m just trying to take it all in and hold on to it.
EXPLORE!
My word of the year is trust. 🙂
Compassion: I’ve learned to be more compassionate, which in turn has changed my life in more ways than I can tell you.
HEROINE — My daughter, who has courageously battled cancer this year, has certainly proved that she is our HEROINE.
Faith.
As a Navy Wife who is spending most of this year and next year alone and will be doing a move with 2 kids, 2 car seats, a stroller, 6+ suitcases, and a dog and cat both in crates alone from Arizona to Hawaii. I have faith I will survive it and be even stronger than I am now.
Dude…holy crap. You have over 2000 comments.
My word of the year = “adulthood”. And maybe “surprises”. And probably about twenty more. Lots of words.
growth
My word is persistent. Love the idea of a “word” for the whole year.
–Becky
My word for the year is “change”…so many things have changed for us. Some bad (a miscarriage, a deceased pet, financial troubles) some chosen (healthier exercise habits, more time spent with certain friends) some surprises (a pregnancy, a new dog, a stronger marriage.) Change–positive or negative–is good for the soul. Indeed, it is life itself!
Ooops, accidently left this comment on the previous form.
Patience… My word for this year.
With three kids and one on the way, I tend to lose it more than I ever have and it makes me sad to think I take it out on my kids.
I’m choosing to be more patient and give my day to the Lord before anything else 🙂
reinforcing.
I can’t believe Nella is standing!
My word of the year is Strong like in the song Country Strong that Gwenyth Paltrow sings….”I am country strong, hard to break, like the ground I grew up on, you may fool me and I’ll fall, but I won’t stay down long”….these lyrics speak volumes about my life, the one that actually belongs in a lifetime movie!!!!!
So, strong it is…..that is me!!!!
My word is savor. I know it sounds silly, but I mean it in all seriousness. I want to savor every moment – not rush or “get through” things. I want to be in the moment.
Motivation is my word for the year. My beautiful daughter and husband are what keeps me motivated and going. I am trying to become more motivated this year to try new things and to spand our horizons especially for our girl.
Holland.
I know, weird word, right? I promise it has nothing at all to do with a trip to Europe (I wish!) but everything to do with this great gem that another mom journeying through DS shared with me: http://users.erols.com/jmatts/welcome%20to%20holland.html
It reminds me to embrace the unexpected or I’ll never appreciate the beautiful adventure I’m already experiencing.
Have a great week!
My word is Overflowing. As in, my cup doth. We are blessed beyond measure and conscientiously grateful for it all.
striving
Rhythm- so important to find for any family!
I stumbled across your blog a couple months ago and became hooked when I read Nella’s birth story. I then started reading from the beginning and am now caught up to the present day!! My husband now asks me “How’s Lainey today?” when I jump on the computer. I am struggling with infertility and this blog is like a breath of fresh air. Your pictures and words are so uplifting. I guess my word for 2011 is wholehearted. Thank you for creating such a beautiful blog. I am addicted!!
Grateful…grateful that my husband has a job in this economy, grateful for the baby boy I was blessed with this year, and grateful for my girls who keep me on my toes.
My word for the year is “Memory” because I try to make a new one each day.
Resilient is my word – because I think it best describes this journey of motherhood. and, while I have learned some aspects of this trait I need to keep becoming more resilent
as a first year Homeschool mom, my word is
PATIENCE
My word this year would be “resilience”.
Our word: BOLD! Bold in motherhood, bold in love, bold in standing up for the truth even when it feels a little scary. Bold!
Our word for 2010 would be BELIEVE. 3 days after our twins were born we were told Braden, one of our boys, would not likely live to year 1. We had to believe he would fight to live, come home with us and grow up with his 2 brothers. One Jan. 30 Jacob and Braden turned 1!!! 🙂
Appreciative.
The last year has been an upward climb…. and, challenging at times. But I could not be more appreciative of my husband and how hard he works to take care of the boys and me.
thankful-
be thankful today. even when you’re tired, even when you don’t want to be at work anymore, even when you just want to be home with your family – be thankful.
Enjoy– a year of changes is ahead and I want to embrace each moment 🙂
mine is two words: “be happy”
and i am! 🙂
Grateful. ‘nough said.
Love’s Lisa’s jewelry! My word is believe–believe that all things are possible.
My word: awestruck.
awe: a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
God has certainly been molding me into who He would have me be, and this year was yet another year where the stretching and pulling brought me to my knees. Tears were shed, laughter was let out and joy weighed heavier in my heart than sorrow. I am blessed.
miracle. i need several. thank you, Kelle
miracle. i need several. thank you, Kelle
Patience….lord, grant me the “patience” to endure my blessings!!! 🙂
My word is “calm.”
Thanks so much for all you continue to do. You are what the world needs more of.
Keepcalmandcarryonblog.blogspot.com
Hopeful <3
Wonderful
I know that I’m too late, but I love the concept of the challenge. Grow. Means so much to me in so many ways.
-Jennifer from Annapolis
my word would be-
Yes!
which is what I said when my childhood sweetheart finally yet unexpectedly knelt and asked me to be his wife, with a shining ring and a shining tear. and now we face our shining future together!
thank you, Kelle, for the happiness you bring. your blog is one of my favourite things!
I love her stuff! My word is REDEEM!
blessed.
Aspire.
to be great, to be innovative, to be complete.
“Limits” as I have reach so many and moved past them.
kt wood, I am a NICU RN
NY, NY
Persevere. We’ve encountered so much chaos in the last year with my job, our families and the birth of our son that the only thing left to do is…persevere 🙂
my word is balance, because that is what I am trying to achieve 🙂
Compassionate.
Trusting.
Trusting in a plan that is bigger than mine; in sovereignty that I can’t even comprehend.
Captivated
Last year was my 1st year with my 1st born… and I feel absolutely, completely captivated in my love for him.
I will say Adventure! The year to try new things and break out of the box! Fingers are crossed!
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xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I see that I am comment # 2654 and I’m going to leave my word w/o reading everyone else’s first. and that is because my word is BRAVE.
Here’s to hoping that 2654 is my lucky number! thanks for your words – I enjoy them very much!
lucky
i am lucky to live this life, every day, with all of its ups and downs!
lucky
i am lucky to live this life, every day, with all of its ups and downs!
Listen. Because my loved ones share so much with me, and I want to be sure to hear them.
My word is ‘thankful’.
After my husband’s Leukemia returned this past summer, followed by him receiving a stem cell transplant (because the Leukemia would surely continue to come back now), we were once again (as the previous Leukemia-summer) bombarded by love, food, hugs, support,financial help, and words of encouragement. People come out of the woodwork that you almost forgot were still around. It’s amazing. It is surely from all this love that Richard has stayed strong and fought as hard as he has. Because of their love and his strength, I still have a husband 100 days after his transplant, so far, and our two little boys still have their dad. So.. yah…. ‘thankful’. For sure. For our friends, family, and him.
grace. giving it, accepting it and living in it.
“Complete” We just had our 3rd baby this year (a girl after 2 boys). I feel like our family if finally complete!
to thrive.
to fight.
to live.
Challenge
My word of the year would be Embrace. Because as a person we need to embrace all of life and all people. Chris
Juggle. As in work.motherhood.spouse.me.
I am late and it took me days to think of a word..see this past year has been one of struggles and growing for this family.
Determined…
That sums it up..determined to get through this..determined to get off this wave and catch a ride on the next one.
Simple
It’s time for me to simplify my life <3
Slippage, my friend is something that can occur within 5 minutes of your house being cleaned (well in this house anyway)!! Love the shadow chasing, Ruby is notorious for that….loves to see the motion of her body and will seek the light anywhere she can….just like your Nella! You really seen to be relaxing and enjoying your time after all the excitement of your big party. Great post!
My word would be COMPLETE.I had my second and last lil girl in October and myself and my family feel complete.Your girls are adorable.
proud!!! Proud of what I’ve become and with the love of my life, what we’ve created: the best 6 year old girl, in THE ENTIRE WORLD.
Inspired
Our word for the year is “balance.” I find myself having to repeat it to myself several times a day. It’s a struggle, but so worth it!
My word of the year is Acceptance. Rather than constantly looking ahead or fighting against reality, I’m going to accept my life – as a frazzled working mom, in the place we live, with the money we have (or don’t). I’m going to accept it and be grateful for the blessed and beautiful life we live.