2011 Resolutions!

I love having a fresh start. A time to refocus and make new goals to improve and make your life better. So, I am listing my goals for 2011.

1. Lose 75 lbs
2. Read some old classics.
3. Learn to water ski
4. Use up my material in crafts and sewing
5. Go on a mission trip
6. Learn Spanish
7. Increase emergency fund
8. Improve photography skills
9. Remodel the kids bathroom
10. Improve cake decorating skills
11. Can items from the garden
12. Bake bread
13. Quilt for the first time
14. Run a 5K
15. Do Algebra I again
16. Spend daily time in prayer and Bible study
17. Swim 32 laps again
18. Wear a size 6 again (okay, secret goal is a size 4 again)
19. Buy a pair of rockin boots-( calves are too big right now)
20. Grow more in the garden- plant fruit trees

Helen, Ga day 2

Along the road leading into Helen from Atlanta there is a grist mill and winery. We went to tour them and look around a little. We eat grits all the time but have never had fresh ground grits. They taste totally different than store bought grits! We bought a big bag to take home and we also bought some porridge mix. I have never had porridge. It is a mixture of white and yellow grits, rice, and ground wheat cooked and then it had suger, brown sugar, butter and salt to flavor it and it was SO good.

Helen, GA

About an hour and a half north-east of Atlanta is a little town called Helen, Ga. It has been transformed into a German village. We spent a few days visiting and had a great time. It is built along the Chatahoochie River and in the summer canoeing and tubing are big events in Helen.

We ate at the Bavarian Inn for lunch and let the kids try some authentic German food.

This shop had the most beautiful artwork around the window and doorway.

This was a large pretzel that we had for an appetizer. It was flown from Munich.

Ladies Banquet Tables

We had our annual Ladie's Banquet and there were some beautiful tables. I love the creativity and uniqueness that different women bring to their tables. Hopefully these photos will inspire you.

I am linking my post to the Tablescape Thursday party at Between Naps on the Porch.