No, I stopped making Resolutions many years ago....
But I think of what I would like to ASPIRE to be in each coming New Year....
My friend, Robyn over at All Things Heart and Home has written a wonderful and inspiring post on the Power of One Little Word.
To read it, please click HERE
It made me think what word would I chose for the year 2011....
What would I aspire to in this New Year......
I have made my decision....
For 2011, I aspire to be......
HAPPY
What makes me HAPPY???
The things that are most important in my life.......
FAMILY
Joe, my Husband of 32 years....
Our 30th Wedding AnniversaryThe fun we have together and the life that we share........
At our Church's Harvest Tea a few years ago
Flapper Party at the Stegmaier Mansion
Harvest Tea 2010My Sons....
Jim and Joe
Joey, who just turned 29 y/o on Dec. 29th! Happy Birthday!
Jim and DanielleFRIENDS......
My Best Friends......
Me and Ann Marie
Ann Marie , Lisa and Me at the Flapper Party at the Stegmaier Mansion
My friends in the Victorian Friendship Society of NEPA and all the great times we have together
MY HOME....
My Home which is my biggest passion......
CREATIVITY.......
My Crafts which provide me with a great stress reliever...
My " space" at Co Op StoreCHARITY and " Giving Back" ......
The Fund Raisers that I participate in at our Church and all the wonderful people who we work with at these Fund Raisers.....
Our Church Flea market that Joe and I are in charge of....My tables at the Harvest tea which I am a Hostess at...
Our Church Craft Fair where I am a vendor and do all the Advertising for....MEMORIES.......
Memories make me HAPPY...
Our Sweet Savanna who we lost in August 2010
My Dad in 1986 shortly before he passed away...
My Mom in 2004 shortly before she passed away...MY BLOGS.....
My blogs make me HAPPY because of all the wonderful people and new friends I have met this past year since I started Blogging......
And last
My JOB...
My job makes me HAPPY in that it provides my family with a stable and secure income and very good Health Insurance.
Robert Schuller wrote
"I'm going to be happy today, though the skies may be cloudy or gray. no matter what comes my way, I'm going to be happy today".
So for 2011, I am going to aspire to be HAPPY!!
I am going to wake up every day and find the things that make me Happy. I will chose to be Happy everyday!
No matter how cloudy or gray the skies in my life may be, no matter what life may bring my way, I aspire to be ......
HAPPY!
BUT to do so, I need to be GRATEFUL!
Grateful for all the things that I have listed above that make me HAPPY!
And I am truly GRATEFUL for all things that I am blessed with in my life that make me HAPPY!
So won't you join Robyn, as I have, and decide what will be your One Little Word for 2011????
I wish all of you a HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!!!
I am linking to these great parties......
All Things Merry and Brite
Pink Saturday
Seasonal Sundays
Amaze Me Monday
Happy Tuesday
Love to all of you,
Debbie
49 Dabble comments:
An excellent word to aspire to. I wish you a ton of happiness in the new year.
Jill
Good Morning Debbie Sweetie...
What a beautiful way to start off the New Year. Choosing a word to live by. Happy is a beautiful word for you my sweet friend. You make my heart "Happy" every time I stop over to visit. You share of your heart and your soul, and this makes me very "Happy". Thank you for sharing with me in 2010 and I can't wait for 2011. Is going to be the BEST ever.
I will have to think about it, and I too will choose a word for myself. Thank you and your friend, Robyn, for the precious idea.
Happy New Year and much love, Sherry
Hi Debbie,
I love your word. I read Robin's post earlier. I have never done that but I think if I chose a word for the new year it would be trust. Life brings so many trials sometimes and I have to remind myself to trust. We are in God's keeping. I am happy I found your blog. It has brought so much joy to me just looking at the pictures of your beautiful home. Your header picture is a favorite. Your home is better than any magazine. Have you ever submitted pictures to Country Victorian? I am so happy I met you through your blog and I look forward to knowing you better in 2011. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs!
Debbie, nice post and for the time that I have been reading your blogs you certainly sound like a happy person to me. I am cheating this year and picking 2 words. The 1st word being "content". I will be content to have what I have, to be where I am, to be who I am, and my family is all I need to be content. My 2nd word is "reactions". I am in control of my actions but sometimes my REACTIONS need a muffler, so I will be more mindful of that. Crazy word huh? Debbie (Maine)
Debbie, we had the same idea to choose a word for 2011, though we chose different words. I enjoyed your word happy and your photos; my word is on my blog today. Happy 2011. Terra
Hi Debbie,
I love your word and your blogs.
Happy New Year!
Hugs,
Lila
Oh sweetheart happiness pours from our hearts. It is our choice whether we see our glass as half empty or full! I can see you embrace your loved ones with joy and your passions are beautiful. What a darling friend I have made in you and thank you for sharing your life and home with all of us! Have a lovely, safe and blessed new year sweet friend!
Squishy hugs,
Olivia
Be Happy!!! So lovely post!
Happy New Year to you Debbie!!!
Charo
Awesome post - aspire to be HAPPY and in order to do so, one must be GRATEFUL. I've been working on my aspirations for this new year and your post is helping to put a different spin on them. Thank you.
- The Tablescaper
Oh beautiful lady, I just loved this..yes,,aspire!!I'm loving this word for 2011..Aspirations here I come!!
To my new blog friend, Debbie,
Thank you for all of your wonderful Comments on my blog, My Sister's Cottage. I absolutely love your doll house post...that is what first drew me to your blog and I have been a Follower ever since. What a beautiful family you have. I wish you a HAPPY and blessed New Year and look forward to sharing dollhouse fun with you in 2011. Hugs, Cheryl
Happy New Year, Debbie!
What a great idea...choose a word to live by rather than a resolution that will most likely get broken....I am already thinking...
Your pictures are lovely, your family is lovely and it is always fun to come to your blog!
Wishing you much happiness,
Jil
xo
Hi Debbie, you have such a lovely family. I wish all of you a very Happy New Year. I will see you again in 2011 my friend, Char
G'eve Debbie ~ What a lovely stroll down 'memory lane' with you ... that makes me happy to share it with you.
I wish you the best of joys, life & loves this New Year.
Happy New Year!
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
I just love your post, Debbie! How wonderful. I am going to be your newest follower.
May your year be full of many blessings!
Thanks so much for introducing me to "One Little Word." My word is celebrate!
Happy New Year and
Happy Pink Saturday,
~Marilee
Dear Debbie,
What an inspiring post!! This has definitely given me something to think about.I loved your post so very much. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving your kind words. Crafts and art are a big part of my life right now. I worked for so many years as a paralegal and when I stopped working, well low and behold I have all this time. I always loved to sew, quilt, make jewelry and cross stitch, but now I've learned how to draw and paint too. There are blessings in everything if we just look really really hard sometimes. Have a wonderfully HAPPY New Year.
Hugs, LisaKay
Loved your post. Happy Pink Saturday and Happy New Year!
Thank you ever so much for stopping by to say hi and link me to yours.
Dont you love when others are on the same page as you are?
I too am choosing to be happy this year. Every day and be more grateful for all the blessing I used to take for granted.
Happiest and joyful new year!
Claudia
Hi Debbie, your post cheered me up..having a bad couple days here but HAPPY is how I need to choose to be too.
You are so busy and that is a blessing for you..I wish I had more to do, or able to do more..but I will try harder.
Thanks for being an inspiration to me:)
Barb
I enjoyed reading your 2011 Aspiring Happiness. I love that you are giving a lot back to your church and charity, and having such a wonderful partner to share your life and mission with. Happy New Year.
What a beautiful and inspiring post! Happy New Year!
Hugs'
Catlyn
What a sweet and inspirational post, Debbie. I try to remember to live by a sentiment I once saw on a Pilsbury ad, "Celebrate EVERY day!" Think I may put that on a sign that I can see EVERY day. :)
Wishing you a blessed and happy New Year!
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Thank you for sharing your inspirational life..I have to read this post everyday!
Your hubby is dapper ..your lucky!
Happy Pink New Year!
That's a wonderful thing to aspire to- to be Happy. I think I'll join you. Happy Pink New Year.
What a wonderful post filled with good memories and blessings. Thank you for reminding us of the pleasures this life affords us.
Happy New Year.
Hi Debbie....I do enjoy visiting you. Your idea of choosing a word for the new year is a good one, and HAPPY is a perfect word. I have believed we have a responsibility to be happy because our world, our friends, our neighbors need it. Good idea.
My husband and I decided to sell our house and moved into an apartment last summer. There is not much room to keep things in an apartment. And today is the day we take down our Christmas tree. I think it's nice how you have yours up all the time...as I've seen, anyway...and I am wondering about keeping mine up as a decorative piece. We could make it a Valentine tree next and then an Easter Egg tree..............Is this how you started your amazing collection? Anyway, your flair for decorating far exceeds mine, so I don't know if I should start something like this or nor. But thought I would let you know you have fans who would love to emulate your style. Have a Happy New Year..and do be Happy.
Rosalie from mudderbear
Debbie, Your post reminds us all of exactly what Pink Saturday celebrates...that which brings us joy... Loved this post. What a lovely way to begin 2011. Have a Pink Week.
What a lovely post, Debbie. Thank you for visiting my blog this morning - I'm so happy to meet you and give you a follow.
Happy Pink New Year to you & your beautiful family.
Warm regards,
Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea
A nice review of your year! May 2011 be just as wonderful. Happy New Year!
Great post. Debbie. You are truly blessed! Happy New Year!...Christine
Happy New Year and Happy Pink Saturday Debbie, it has been delightful getting to know you. I wish you all the best this coming year, Hugs, Marilou
Hi Debbie....I'm sooooo glad you stopped by on this New Year Pink Saturday. I've missed you the past few months, and am so impressed with your beautiful blog. Your Header is Beautiful and this post is about the Most Appropriate New Year Post in Blogland.
Such a wonderful way to start each day...Be Happy! Good for you and such an inspiration to everyone!
Thanks for the Link to Robyns post. I'm going there now for more New Years Inspiration! Happy New Year, Debbie!
HAPPY Pink New Year Debbie,
Thanks for sharing all you great thoughts and photos of what makes you happy, it looks like you are happy and having a lot of fun too! Here's to more HAPPINESS for you in 2011!
I think you've got the secret to happiness figured out. How fun that your husband will dress up with you-I love to dress up-but can't get my husband to-what a keeper. So sorry about your little dog-I hope you'll give another one or two who need homes a special place in your lovely world. God Bless and Happy New Year!
Great post Debbie. Love the pictures and your choice of words to aspire to. I have decided to LIVE another year, live each day to its fullest.
God Bless you dear friend. Happy New Year.
Gail
Sweet, inspiration post Debbie! Happy PS and a HAPPY New Year!
Roselle
Debbie, what a wonderful post. I love your photos and I love your word for the year.. Happy. Everyone deserves to be happy.
Debbie,
You have a very happy life and I wish you more for 2011!
Nice post, Debbie! "Happy" is a great thing to aspire to be. The word for my workroom is on my blog today: DE-CLUTTER! As for myself, my word for this year is "abandon" -- in the noun form -- meaning 1) unbounded enthusiasm; exuberance and 2)a complete surrender of inhibitions. I want to meet life head-on this year. (Hope it's not a train wreck, haha!) Happy New Year and God's richest blessings to you and yours!
What a wonderful post! I really enjoyed seeing and reading about all of the things that make you happy! Lovely photos of family and friends!
Happy New Year, Debbie!
Debbie this was a fabulous post. You sure do have a lot to be happy about...and surely I do too, and everyday am grateful for my life. I never knew you had two sons too. Happy New year, and always stay Happy!!~ Debbie xxxooo
Debbie, you look like you are surrounded with beautiful family and friends! Thanks for sharing =D
Debbie,
Thanks so much for linking in to the first-ever Happy Tuesday blog party. Sure looks liek you've got a lot to be happy about! Thanks for sharing, and best of luck to you for a wonderfully happy 2011! Looking forward to having you again at Happy Tuesday!
Jenny
Just catching up with your blog now. I love those pics of you and Joe dressed in Victorian and Roaring 20's costumes. I wished I lived closer to you and Lisa and the Stegmaier Mansion. I would be able to attend more of the events.
That was a super post, Debbie. Good for you! Loved it.
Also love YOUR dollhouse. Nelson was quite a guy to build such a lovely home for your "little child." May He rest in everlasting peace.
Thank you so much for always visiting my blog and commenting, too. Love your visits.
Hope your new year of life is,well, very, very HAPPY! Susan
My word to aspire to for 2012 is "Positive." I want to be more of a glass full kind of person. Is that a little like being happy?
What a simply beautiful post! It says it all!
What an accomplishment, you should be very proud of all you've done. Hope all your wishes come true,
God's blessings on you and your family Love "ma"
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