OK, it's time to check in on how I am doing on my New Year Resolutions.  You can go HERE to read my full list of resolutions.  Here's the brief breakdown.

1.  Strengthen relations with extended family
2.  Take tons of pictures of my girls
3.  Update my blog weekly
4.  Read, read, read
5.  Improve my relationship with Jesus Christ

So.  How am I doing?  Not so good!  Let's explore a little deeper.

1.  I guess this depends on who you classify as extended family.  I have reconnected with several cousins over the past few months.  I even met with one over the weekend (SUPER FUN!)  I don't skype as much as I thought we would, but I have done MUCH better than last year.  I would rate myself a B-

2.  Utter failure!  I can't remember to bring my camera with me for anything.  I keep my phone with me, but don't have a way to get the pictures off my phone, so I don't use it.  I did get a small netbook for Mother's day that has a built in camera.  That stays in my purse, so perhaps that will help.  Overall rating F.

3.  You can check this one out for yourself.  We are in the 19th week of the year and this is my 8th post.  Pretty ridiculous.  I think I've got some catching up to do.  Overall rating F.

4.  I do read something everyday.  I haven't read a book yet (except for the Book of Mormon) but I have read a ton of blogs, magazines, newspapers, etc.  This weekend I bought two books for me to read.  I would have to give myself a B+ in this area.

5.  This is a tough one for me to judge.  It will take me an eternity to build the kind of relationship that I need to have with my Savior.  However, each day I grow closer as I explore a new gospel principle, put it into action, and see the results.  I have experienced and witnessed miracles.  This will be an ongoing, eternal journey that I am looking forward to. 

If my goals were classes in school, I would be a drop out.  However, that is not the case.  I am a better person today than I was when I set these goals.  This weekend I went to a women's retreat that challenged us to become the woman God has meant for us to be.  I can see His hand in my development as I strive to improve myself each day.  I am not perfect and I am not making perfect progression (or even good progression) on my goals.  However, I like who I am becoming and I look forward to who I will become.