My 101 in 1001

Since cruising the blog world for the past few years, I have come across a lot of people creating a "101 in 1001' list.  Basically you create a list of things you want to accomplish or do and finish it in 1001 days...obviously.

Since leaving my job to stay home with the Rawl-Dawg, I find myself wasting my day.  I have become really lazy {maybe because I'm pregnant again, been trying to learn the ropes of motherhood, moving out of state and just trying to get in a groove ever since having him} and I have just been too exhausted to do anything.  But really, it's a viscous cycle and it's one excuse after another.  I want our lives to be fun, I want our kids to have fun, I want to be a fun mom and be "in the now" with them and I want to get things accomplished that I have always wanted to or even see.

I remember a while back one of my favorite blogs {The Domestic Wannabe} made her 101 in 1001 list and that inspired me to create one of my own {although it has taken me a while to complete it}.  It's a lot harder than I thought it would be to think of 101 things to do! 

I compiled this list with things I want to accomplish for myself and along with making me a better mom and wife, all while having fun and creating some fun memories as a family.

101 in 1001 (inspired by The Domestic Wannabe)

September 1, 2012 - May 30, 2015

1.  run a 5k
2. run a 10k
3. run a ½ marathon
4. take the boys on a family vacation to San Diego to see the ocean
5. start {and finish} a 365 project with a theme of the boys
6. make a photo book of all pictures from said 365 project
7. lose 20 pounds
8. go back to maui {without boys}
9. go to a Cardinals football game
10. buy a hard drive to store all photos from Flickr account
11. organize all photos from Flickr account and delete the unnecessary ones {this will be hard}
12. purge all old clothes that don’t fit and haven’t worn in at least a year
13. D's party {this is a secret} ;0)
14. go on six dates with Ryan in a 1 year period
15. go for a family picnic lunch and hike at West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon and see the fall colors
16. reassess my photography business branding in July 2013
17. develop a photography website and blog (blog complete)
18. design back patio once backyard is finished
19. go to the zoo
20. go to the aquarium
21. have quilt made of boys’ favorite baby clothes
22. buy a camera bag
23. buy a prime zoom lens
24. design master bathroom
25. make a folding table for laundry room
26. decorate laundry room
27. make chalkboard wall in boys’ playroom
28. book 5 photo sessions before December 2012 ({C} family on September 1st, newborn luke october 2012, avery october 2012, julianna october 2012, {h + e} november 2012, {b} family on december 8th,  )
29. decorate half bathroom
30. decorate master bedroom
31. complete picture wall in master bedroom
    
32. sew an advent calendar
33. go on a sleigh ride (hitchin' post stables)
34. go to Schenpf Farms Pumpkin Festival
35. go to Schnepf Farms and pick fresh vegetables in November
36. go to Schnepf Farms Peach Festival
37. build a snowman in Flagstaff with the boys
38. carve a pumpkin
39. take updated family pictures in Colorado
40. complete Dawson’s 1st year book
41. design office space
42. paint dining room table
43. purposely no internet for one whole day {including that on phone}
44. read five new books
45. go camping
46. stencil/paint food pantry
47. organize food pantry {labels, baskets, containers, etc}
48. make christmas cookies for next-door neighbor
49. go to the children’s museum
50. write 5 nice hand written letters to 5 different people just because
51. make ruler growth chart for the boys
52. take three photography courses (online or attend in workshops) (CM Shooting 101 study along begins September 10, 2012 {4 week course}, )
53. design plan for “man space” in the casita  
54. surprise Ryan with a trip to Chicago to see a Cubs game
55. fly with both boys solo to see my Dad
56. wash face every night for one whole month {i’m horrible at remembering to do this}
57. throw a surprise birthday party
58. try five new restaurants
59. go fishing with the boys
60. go camping up north
61. make a big boy room for Rawley
62. make a big boy room for Dawson
63. plan a girl’s night at Melting Pot (Goodnight Delight type of special)
64. dress up kitchen eating space
65. volunteer for or donate to The Make A Wish Foundation
66. volunteer with the Scott Helping Children Foundation
67. take Grandma & Grandpa to lunch
68. sign up for an exercise class for once a week for a whole month and sign up boys for the Kid Zone
69. make homemade ice cream
70. go to a concert with Ryan
71. plan a trip with the Boops to a state we have never been
72. make a will
73. make and print to canvas a subway sign for living room
74. buy a thoughtful gift for 5 different people just because
75. bring coffee and a breakfast item for a friend without asking first
76. make a big pretty felt christmas wreath
77. start a christmas savings fund and contribute every pay check
78. start a college savings fund for both kids
79. follow/complete daily chore list for one whole month
80. find a great thrifting place
81. eat a candy apple
82. go “camping” in our living room
83. do a photoshoot in a leaf pile {also see #28}
84. go to a corn maze
85. make a pumpkin pie
86. make Ryan breakfast in bed
87. rent beach cruisers and take a bike ride on the beach
88. go for a train ride at the park
89. go see the airplane graveyard
90. make giant bubbles
91. have a water balloon fight
92. make s’mores by the chiminea
93. hike camelback mountain
94. play in the rain with the boys
95. spend the night in front of the christmas tree
96. try a body pump class
97. floss daily for one month
98. get fitted for a bra
99. buy a pair of hudson jeans (see #7)
100. make a homemade loaf of bread
101. wash face every night before bed for one month

So here is my list.  It seems pretty ambitious, but a lot of fun at the same time!  Who knows, maybe when this little project is over I may be inspired to create another one for the next 1001 days ;0)  And....GO!