Wow, it has been some time

First things first, my baby girl turns 1 this friday, how crazy is that.......I cannot believe how fast it goes. It seems like yesterday she was born, and here we are having her first birthday party on saturday :) With Abigail turning 1, this means I have to return to work. I go back on Valentine's day, not only do I already hate this holiday, but now I really hate it, lol.....I keep trying to think of ways to not have to go back to work, but unfortunately, I have to. With that being said, I'' move onto the progress of my 101 list.

#1 Read 10 new books (progress)

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult (DONE)

Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult (DONE)

Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult (DONE)

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (DONE)

Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

'Scuse me While I kiss the Sky Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child by: David Henderson

Life by Keith Richards

#14 26 movies starting with a different letter of the alphabet

A: Anvil

B: The Bounty Hunter

C: Crazy Heart

D:

E:

F: Fubar 2

G: Going the Distance

H:

I: Inglorious Basterd's

J:

K: Killers

L:Life as we Know it

M:

N:

O:

P: Pirate Radio

Q:

R:

S: Sex and the City 2

T:

U:

V:

W: Winter's Bone

X:

Y:

Z:

45. Take my daughter to see her great grandma in Barry's Bay (She has moved back to Ottawa, but I will take my daughter to meet her there instead) DONE december 28th.

63. Buy a new wardrobe for work DONE wednesday feb. 9th

71. Find 10 new recipes and try them out over the period of 2 months (see below) ** I need to prolong this as I have been slacking on the recipe front.** will keep u posted

1. Turkey Kielbasa soup (Gross)

2. Turkey Meatloaf ( Quite yummy)

3. Crock-pot Pulled Pork ( Sooooo Good)

4. Swiss Steak ( Unfortunately it needed to be cooked longer, the veggies were too crunchy, but otherwise good)

5. Fettuccine a la Carbonara ( To Die For)

6. Chicken Parmigiana ( Again to die for)

7. Chicken Kiev ( Better than M&M's)

8. Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy

9. Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole (Done, not as good as I thought)

98. Learn to drive a ski-doo DONE saturday Feb. 5th at Lonnie's farm

I will try and post this weekend about Abby's party, but can make no guarantees as we are super crazy busy with Jason's Mom on sunday for her 50th bday. I am going to try and be more faithful with my postings when I return to work, as I will have my lunches free to do what I please. Until next time, hope veryone has a great end of week and even better weekend :)

**M**