#29 Get Wesley's room the way I want it, including or excluding, but not limited to painting and full cleaning.

So, I can now cross off another number on my 101 in 1001 list!! Jud and I got Wesley's room completely cleaned and straightened. So, without further ado, here are the before and after pictures.

Wesley's wagon full of toys from his Birthday toys!


Wesley's crib and a basket of clean clothes.

His room had come to hold extra stuff.

And, here are the after pictures:

This is the afghan that Wesley's NaNa made for him before he was born on top of the chest that his PopPop made.

This is above Wesley's crib. Below his name, is a poem that Aunt Jamye framed for him with a picture of Wesley's late Grandmother.

Notice that his name matches the trim in the room. And, the big red dog was given to me when I was pregnant with Wesley.

Notice how his coat/hat rack matches the trim in his room!

This room took a full day to get cleaned out. Then, we began the straightening, adding curtains, painting the letters and coat rack. But, we are very pleased with the finished project!! We can put Wesley down on the floor in here and he can play to his heart's content, and everything he can get to is his stuff. So, he has free reign!

Yayy, me!!

#97. Catch up on Wesley's Posts.

So, I can officially cross off my first 101 in 1001 task completely!! #97. Catch up on Wesley's Post. (15/15) I have completely finished catching up on all of Wesley's posts. And, it was amazing looking back on how much he's changed and grown! It was like watching him grow all over again! Check them out!!

• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- His First Day Home 08/15/08
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- His First Month- Aug. 15- Sept. 14, 2008
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Second Month Sept. 15- Oct. 14, 2008
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Third Month Oct. 15- Nov. 14, 2008
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Fourth Month Nov. 15- Dec. 14, 2008
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Fifth Month Dec. 15, 2008- Jan. 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Sixth Month Jan. 15- Feb. 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Seventh Month Feb. 15- Mar. 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Eighth Month Mar. 15- Apr. 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Ninth Month Apr. 15- May 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Tenth Month May 15- June 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Eleventh Month June 15- July 14, 2009
• In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Twefth Month July 15- Aug. 14, 2009
• Wesley's First Haircut- August 14, 2009
• Wesley's First Birthday Party!! August 15, 2009

Wesley's One Year Check-up!

So, Wesley had his one year checkup yesterday! He was 31 inches, which put him in the 75-90 percentile for height. He was also 21 pounds which put him in the 10-25 percentile for weight. But, his Doctor wasn't worried. She was very happy about Wes saying five words (Mama, Dada, Nana, hi and bye). He had to have three shots, the Chicken Pox shot, the MMR shot, and the Hepatitis A shot.

He's had a really rough time with the shots today. He hasn't slept much and has been a little more on the cranky side. I'm hoping he gets feeling better quick!

Wesley's First Birthday Party!! August 15, 2009

Wesley's First Birthday turned out very well despite the fact that it was an outside party.......

In August.........

In Texas.

We had his party at his NaNa and PopPop's backyard. We went with a Cowboy theme. And, we carried the cowboy theme over to his one year pictures. Wesley had lots of family and friends show up. We had two separate kinds of goody bags! For those 3 and under, we had cowboy hats with candy, a small stuffed horse, and a sheriff's badge. And, for those over three, we had boot mugs with the candy, small stuffed horse and sheriff's badge.

Wesley's Aunt Jenny made his cakes. This was the one for all of his guests!! It was beautiful and tasted great too!!



Wesley had to show up early with me, so I could get everything set up. So, Wesley got a sneak peak at his wagon and train from PopPop and NaNa!! I think he was surprised!!

Wesley was sitting with Bridgett and Mrs. Jackie!

This is Wesley's PopPop and friends Madison and Morgan with their mommy, Sarah!

This is the best shot of Wesley's Uncles Michael, JimEd, and Jody (from left to right) that Jud took.

(From back around to front) Lindsey and her twins, Chesney and Clint, Wesly's Aunt Jenny with Ella, Shanell, Jesse and Cash (little boy in front of Jesse), Mrs. Jackie, and Bridgett with Wesley in front of her.

Wesley's present table from the back.

Wesley's cake made by his Aunt Jenny.

Me trying to get Wesley to dig into his cake while his cousin Gracie cheers him on!!

Wesley's cake outside on the table.

Wesley's cousin Ella with her daddy, JimEd! She's enjoying the cake!

Wesley getting sugars from his friend Cash!

Best pals!! Wesley and Cash!!

Wesley enjoying his bear from his Great-Grandma!

Gracie and I showing Wesley his Alphabet Pal from his Aunt Morgan!

Wesley's Little People Airplane from friends, Hope and Mark.

Me holding Wesley and his cousins, Gracie and Ella. Can you tell it was hot out there? Look at all of our faces!!

Wesley with his cousin, Xane.

Wesley with his cousins Xane and Xander.

And, Wesley with all of his toys!! He really made out!! He is truly a blessed and loved little boy!!

Wesley's First Haircut- August 14, 2009

August 14, 2009 was Wesley's First Birthday and the day of his first haircut. We had so much going on that day, that we didn't really celebrate his birthday that day. His birthday party was the next day. This was another big milestone that I wasn't ready for. It was another sign of how fast he is growing!

This picture was taken a few days before Wesley's Birthday. I like it because it shows how long it was in the back.

This was his birthday with his PopPop and waiting for to NaNa to show up at the Barber Shop!

Wesley with NaNa, getting ready to get his hair cut!

John getting Wesley ready to have his hair cut!






He did SOO good!! He didn't cry at all and sat very still for the most part. And, yes, that is me standing in the background to the left.

My little man afterwards.

Wesley and his cousin Gracie after his haircut!!

I was amazed at well he took it! He did better than I did!

101 in 1001

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. I love lists. I like making them. I like seeing what all I have to do in one place. And, I really like being able to cross things off to see what I have accomplished.

So, I found this idea on another blog, and wasn't quite sure that it was what I thought it was. So, I enlisted my friend, Morgan, in helping me find out more about it. And, did she ever!! It's called The Day Zero Project.

The Day Zero Project

The Mission:

Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:

Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?

Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to comlete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

So, Morgan and I decided to take on this challenge together for the accountability! Some of my tasks are things that I need to get better about, some that I want to become habits, and some that are just things that I've wanted to do. So, here is my list!

My 101 in 1001

Jud (My Husband)

1. Go on a date just Jud and I once a month. (0/33)

2. Identify and utilize the "Love Languages."

3. Play a full 18 holes of golf with Jud.

4. Complete the Love Dare. (0/40)

5. Kiss my husband in the pouring rain.

6. Have Jud teach me to play Texas Hold 'Em to where I understand and can play.

7. Put $5 back every time Jud plays golf.

8. Put two days a year aside to do what Jud wants to do and nothing but. (One of these days being his birthday. (0/6)

Friends & Family
9. Go on a date with my two guys once a month. (0/33)

10. Reconnect with some old friends that I seldomly or never talk to.

11. Send out birthday cards to friends and family.

12. Get Wesley out of the house for little fieldtrips one day a week. (0/143)

13. Make a bedtime CD for Wesley.

14. Make a "Real" bedtime routine for Wesley & follow it every night for two months. (0/60)

15. Send surprise packages to at least three people that I'm close to. (0/3)

16. Get a picture of Wesley on my Great-Grandfather's old porch. (This is around an hour and a half away from us.) (11/26/2009)

17. Send a letter to at least one friend or family member a month. (0/33)

18. Teach Wesley his colors, numbers 1-10, shapes, alphabet, and animals (0/5)

19. Private

20. Cook and have friends and/or family over at least every other month.

21. Plan a playdate for Wes & his cousins (or other pals) at least every other month. (0/16)

Personal Improvement

22. Read the whole Bible in one year (spread out over the year). (0/365)

23. Stay off the computer for one day a week. (0/143)

24. Memorize 1 Bible verse a week. (0/ 143)

25. Get up every weekday by 8 AM for two months. (0/ 40)

26. When I get wound up, work on not raising my voice.

27. Find a home church.

28. Girl time once a month either to myself or with others. (0/33)

Home

29. Get Wesley's room the way I want it, including or excluding, but not limited to painting and full cleaning. (08/31/09)

30. Same with Living Room.

31. Same with Kitchen.

32. Same with our Bedroom.

33. Same with the Hallway.

34. Same with the Bathroom.

35. Make a clothes washing schedule and follow it. (0/143)

36. Catalog all of my books.

37. Catalog all of our movies.

38. Set up a house cleaning schedule and follow it for 2 months. (0/8)

39. Get all VHS videos converted to DVD.

40. Go through everything in the shed & get rid of anything that's no longer needed.

41. Wash and clean out my car once a month. (Weather Permitting)

42. Bathe Summer once a month & take her to get bathed and nails cut once a month.

(0/33) (0/33)

43. Choose and print pictures for the picture carousel.

44. Choose and print pictures for the wood album.

45. Fill our Wedding album.

46. Make our bed every day for 2 months within one hour of getting up. (0/60)

47. Do dishes and clean up the kitchen right after dinner every night for two months. (0/60)

48. Talk Jud into finishing the cabinet doors.

49. Work with Jud to build flower beds in our yard. (0/2)

Cooking

50. Try 25 new recipes. (0/25)

51. Organize a favorites recipe notebook.

52. Cook 572 meals over the 1001 days. (0/572)

53. Fix one recipe that requires one or more spices from my spice rack.

54. When I get my Trifle bowl, make the Chocolate Banana Cream Trifle. (09/01/09)

Health

55. Go walking or biking five days a week. (Can be exchanged for an inside exercise activity due to weather.) (0/715)

56. Do WII Fit two days a week. (0/286)

57. Track my weight twice a week. (Sundays & Thursdays, when possible) (0/ 286)

58. Cut down to one soda a day for a month. (0/30)

59. Fit comfortably in a size 12 again.

60. Brush AND use mouthwash twice a day. (0/1001)

61. No fast food for two weeks straight. (0/14)

Photography

62. Take one picture a day that has nothing to do with the list. (0/1001)

63. Complete the 100 Snapshots List. (0/100)

64. Catch up on backing up my pictures on my external hard drive & keep them caught up every month.

65. Have 1 picture taken of Wesley and I together every month and 1 family picture once a month. (0/33) (0/33)

66. Decide on & order Business cards.

67. Scan all of our hard copy pictures to my laptop & external hard drive.

68. Find all of the historical markers in Shelby county & take pictures.

Crafts

69. Put together our Wedding Scrapbook.

70. Put together a scrapbook for Wesley's first year.

71. Make a scrapbook for the 1001 Days.

72. Make a scrapbook for our trip to Las Vegas.

73. Make a scrapbook for our Honeymoon.

74. Create a family tree of my side of the family.

75. Create a family tree of Jud's side of the family and, then, combine the two.

76. Learn how to decorate cakes & make a birthday cake for Wesley.

Fun

77. Read the 15 books that I own, but have not read. (0/15)

78. Reread each of the series to the above books.

79. Read 15 of Times Magazines Top 100 Books. (0/ 15)

80. Participate in the Club Championship at least once. (0/1)

81. Find 101 quotes that I like. (0/ 101)

82. Write a book.

83. Go to the horse races in Shreveport and bet on a horse.

84. Start & complete a 1000 piece puzzle.

85. Pet a dolphin.

86. Watch 26 movies that I've never seen from A-Z. (0/ 26)

87. Read at least 10 books in my collection, excluding any mentioned elsewhere in the list. (0/10)

88. Read all of Jane Austen's novels. (0/ 6)

Travel

89. Take a family trip on the train from Rusk to Palestine and back.

90. Go to a ghost town.

91. Go to a Civil War Reenactment.

92. Go to Galveston.

93. Take Wesley to his first Astros game.

94. A-Z Challenge

Blog

95. Get 15 followers on my blog. (2/15)

96. Comment on 1 blog that I follow each week. (0/ 143)

97. Catch up on Wesley's posts. (15/15) (08/26/09)

98. Post at least 1 blog a week. (0/ 143)

List

99. Document the meeting of each goal with a picture. (When Possible.)

100. Blog about the completion of each goal. (0/ 101)

101. Celebrate the end of the 1001 days with a girl's night out with Morgan.

Start Date: August 24, 2009

End Date: May 21, 2012

In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- Wesley's Twelfth Month Jul. 15- Aug. 14, 2009

One year!! Oh, how quick it went by!! Wesley actually began giving kisses this month and had his very first sleepover!!

Wesley and his cousin Gracie, both fast asleep!!

Gracie was sound asleep!

Wesley fast asleep with his juice.

His Xbox controller.

And, his shovel??

Wesley practicing for his birthday with a cupcake!!

Wesley eating ice cream with hot fudge (that had completely cooled)! He loved it!!

Wesley snorting!! He went through a phase where he would snort on command!! We would snort at him and he would snort back!!

Wesley falling asleep while drinking his bottle!!

He's already liking the power tools!! (Don't worry, the drill bits had been taken out. And, Mommy and Daddy were both watching him!!)

A new sleeping position!

Already wanting to read!!

Wesley's hitting Daddy!We decided to go with a Cowboy theme, so we carried it into his one year pictures!

Our sweet Little Cowboy!! He loves to be barefoot and shirtless!

He hasn't had his one year doctor's appointment yet. He goes for that this Wednesday, so we'll find out how much he weighs and his length then. But, becomes more of a busy body every month!