94. Learn to Identify 5 constellations - COMPLETED

In the Spring of 2013 my friends arranged three different trips to the local planetarium for our kiddos! Besides just having lots of fun? I learned several Constellations!! (I can successfully pick out 6 on a clear night! Not counting the dippers!)

*Orion
*7 Sisters
*Draco
*Taurus
*Gemini
*Canis Major

29. Attend 5 live shows : Madrigal

In December 2012, my sister was the Queen in her college's Madrigal Dinners - I attended two shows! (And yes, I'm counting this as a live show! There was music. And acting. Dinner Theater counts, right?) 

Laundry List! (4 items COMPLETED!)

#1 Gave up Fast Food - April 2013 - I was nervous for this one! We eat a lot of fast food (a LOT!) But it was easier than I thought - and since April? We don't eat out nearly as often!


#10  Purchase Kitchen Aid Attachment - (This is NOT my photo - taken from Amazon! I ordered mine today!!)

#19  Have and Eye Appointment - 20/20 vision in June 2013

#73  Toss 101 items - What started as Spring Cleaning in the Summer (yep; I'm late!) of 2013? I ended up tossing or donating 75% of Skyler's old clothes and toys. Not to mention my hall closet worth of clutter as well! All in all? Far more than 101 items went!

37 - Childhood Photos

 The Park
The neighborhood park was a favorite growing up. The association hasn't updated the playground equipment (literally, not at all - one coat of paint since 1983 - probably since before then!) But Skyler loves to play when we go to visit Grandma and Grandpa! 

The Platte River between Lincoln and Omaha. 
Growing up, at summer camp (and otherwise) we would hike to the river, and a few times (pre-drought) we'd gone on canoe trips further north on the River.

My Parents Front Door
Oh how I wish I had an older picture - Growing up we had a bright orange front door. (The homes in the neighborhood were built in the 70's and the association had decided on the orange as the front door color. Luckily? Overtime, they did away with the orange and gave homeowners more freedom!

The Hospital (or? My Parents!) 
I suppose I wasn't really a "Child" when the hospital was a huge part of my life - I was 22. But we spent months (literally) in the waiting rooms/etc while my Dad went through his LVAD and his Heart Transplant.
And, well... my parents have changed over the years too!

Camp!
I was a camper at Kitaki from 1990 - 2000, and on staff in 2001, 2002.
This photo was taken at Parents Day during my kid sisters 3rd year on staff in 2011

Memorial Stadium
My Grandparents have had tickets in the North Endzone since the early 1960's, and we spent many a Saturday in the fall at Memorial Stadium. Then, in high school, my Job's Daughters group took over selling concessions on game days, so even more time was spent there! (And hey -what kid didn't LOVE laying on the 50 yard line during school field trips??)

 The Lake
My parents back patio opens up to the Dam for the lake, as a kid we spent a lot of time playing on the dam (sledding, bike riding, rolling down, etc) and as a teenager I spent a lot of time on the otherside of the hill playing on the park, walking around the lake and sun-tanning on the "beach".
This spot? Where this picture was taken? Is where I met my husband in 1997.

69. Take Skyler to a Water Park {Completed}

Over the summer, the splash park was a fixture in our lives. (Since the nearest large water park is more than 100 miles away, I've decided this can count as our Water Park for 101! But I'm still hoping for Elitches or Water World next summer!)

97. Make a Donation to Shriner's Hospitals {Completed}

Skyler is a patient at Shriner's Hospital (SLC) and so the Shriner's have a very special place in my heart. (And before Skyler, I was a member of Job's Daughters and Easter Star - so I'm no stranger to the organization!) But I'd never personally made a donation - something I really thought I should do.

So, in 2012, I finally did! It wasn't a large donation - but every little bit helps, right? And I had Skyler help me out with it - she drew a card to send in with my donation to the local Shriner's group. We talked about the hospital, and what they do. How she has been going since she was little (which she doesn't remember at all! LOL!) And so I made it a fun experience for both of us.

81. Read 101 books {Completed}

Photo from my 6 words a day project!

I smashed this one out of the park I read 140 books in 2012 - and am alread at 13 (Feb 2) for 2013

Book's Read in 2012

1. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - Jan 2
2. First Date by Krista McGee - Jan 2*
3. Shatter Me by Tehara Mafi - Jan 5
4. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith - Jan 6
5. Ditched: A Love Story by Robin Mellom - Jan 7*
6. Before I Go to Sleep by SJ Watson - Jan 9
7. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Jan 11
8. Linger by Maggie Stiefvatar - Jan 15
9. A Million Suns by Beth Revis - Jan 18
10. The Pregnancy Pact by Gaby Rodriguez - Jan 22
11. Charmed Thirds by Megan McCafferty - Jan 26
12. Ten Things We Did by Sara Mlynkowski - Jan 26
13. Cinder by Marissa Meyer - Jan 28*
14. The Art of Seducing a Naked Warewolf by Molly Harper - Feb 2
15. Everneath by Brodi Ashton - Feb 2
16. Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally - Feb 4
17. Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley - Feb 10
18. Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony - Feb 11
19. Fourth Comings by Megan McCafferty - Feb 12
20. Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty - Feb 15
21. If I Stay by Gayle Forman - Feb 16
22. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper - Feb 20
23. The Fine Art of Truth or Dare by Melissa Jensen - Feb 22
24. A Love that Multiplies by Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar - Feb 23*
25. Wither by Lauren Destefano - Feb 27
26. Fever by Lauren DeStefano - Feb 29
27. Chubster by Martin Cizmar - March 8
28. American On Purpose by Craig Ferguson - March 10
29. Duma Key by Stephen King - March 18
30. Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey - March 20
31. Spellbound by Rachel Hawkins - March 21
32. Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg - March 23
33. Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery - March 26
34. Seeking Solace by Meg - March 27
35. Cinnamon Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke - March 31
36. Untouched by Jus Accardo - April 2
37. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper - April 4
38. The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa - April 6
39. What a Boy Wants by Nyrae Dawn - April 12
40. Supergirl Mixtapes by Meagan Brothers - April 21
41. Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper - April 23
42. The First Days by Rhiannon Frater - April 27
43. Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgans - April 28
44. The Selection by Kiera Cass - April 30
45. Insurgent by Veronica Roth - May 1
46. In Honor by Jessi Kirby - May 6
47. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James - May 9
48. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper - May 13
49. Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James - May 14
50. Growing Up Amish by Ira Wagler - May 15
51. Fighting To Survive by Rhianon Frater -May 17
52. Siege by Rhiannon Frater - May 22
53. The Girl Who Chased The Moon  by Sarah Addison Allen - May 25
54. Summer Days by Susan Mallery - May 26
55. Summer Nights by Susan Mallery - June 4
56. How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal - June 7
57. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal - June 14
58. Flirting in Italian by Lauren Henderson - June 17
59. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James - June 20
60. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris - June 27
61. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater - June 30
62. The Vow the Kim and Krickitt Carpenter Story by Kim Carpenter - July 1
63. Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot - July 11
64. The Secret of Everything by Barbara O'Neal - July 13
65. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris - July 14
66. Under the Dome by Stephen King - July 15
67. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick - July 22
68. House Rules by Jodi Piccoult - July 24
69. The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead - July 25
70. All Summer Long by Susan Mallery - July 29
71. Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery - August 6
72. Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas - August 7
73. Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake - August 11
74. Sweet Trouble by Susan Mallery - August 13
75. Return to Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs - August 14
76. Imperfect, an Improbable Life by Jim Abbott - August 17
77. While He Was Away by Karen Schreck - August 18
78. A Little Night Magic by Lucy March - August 20
79. Marked by P.C. and Kristin Cast - August 24
80. Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen - August 25
81. Shark Bait by Jenn Cooksey - August 26
82. Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Mudrock - August 27
83. The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen - August 28
84. Homeschooling 101: The essential handbook by Mark & Christine Field - August 29
85. Betrayed by P.C. Cast - August 30
86. The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhardt - August 31
87. Absolute Beginners Guide to Homeschooling by Brad Miser - Sept 3
88. Chosen by P.C. Cast - Sept 6
89. Virgin River by Robyn Carr - Setp 8
90. The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin - Sept 10
91. Slow Summer Kisses by Shannon Stacey - Sept 11
92. Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen y Susan Gregg Gilmore - Sept 14
93. The Kitchen Daughte by Jael McHenrdy - Sept 18
94. The Year of Learning Dangerously by Quinn Cummings - Sept 19
95. 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy - Sept 21
96. All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey - Sept 22
97. A Fool's Gold Christmas by Susan Mallery - Sept 23
98. Untamed by P.C. and Kristin Cast - Sept 24
99. Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery - Sept 26
100. The Boy Recession by Flynn Meany - Sept 27
101. Down to You by M. Leighton - September 29
102. Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas - Sept 30
103. Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally - Oct 2
104. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas - Oct 3
105. Playing to Win by Jaci Burton - Oct 4
106. he Waiting Sky y Lara Zielin - Oct 5
107. Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis - Oct 6
108. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - Oct 7
109. Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - Oct 8
110. Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton - Oct 15
111. All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey - Oct 23
112. The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis - Oct 26
113. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis - Oct 29
114. No Ordinary Joe by Michelle Celmer - Nov 1
115. Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis - Nov 4
116. Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson - Nov 11
117. Driving Mr. Dead by Molly Harper - Nov 11
118. At Last by Jill Shalvis - Nov 13
119. Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis - Nov 14
120. Accidentally Amish by Olivia Newport - Nov 17
121. A Cold Creek Noel by RaeAnne Thayne - Nov 21
122. Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich - Nov 23
123. Just Listen by Sarah Dessen - Nov 25
124. Under the Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - Nov 26
125. Skinny by Donna Cooner - Nov 27
126. Love Times Three by The Darger Family - Nov 29
127. The Proper Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper - Nov 29
128. Homefront by Kristin Hannah - Dec 1
129. Mistletoe and Margarita's by Shannon Stacey - Dec 4
130. The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a DynastybyWillie Robertson Korie RobertsonDec 7
131. This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen - Dec 9
132. Til Grits Do Us Part by Jennifer Rogers Spinola - Dec 1
133. Rouge b Leigh Moore - Dec 15
134. Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson - Dec 17
135. Suri's Burn Book by Allie Hagen - Dec 19
136. The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen - Dec 21
137. The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais - December 28
138. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Dec 29
139. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - Dec 30
140. Everything Changes by Megan Hart - Dec 31