One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

EMBRACE, is my word for the new year. My life is so much about change right now, my family is changing and growing at such a fast pace, I want to know them and remember this time as we begin a new year. Kim D

My word for this year is Faith. This means many things for me. To have faith in myself and my God and also the people I love.

Happy New Year!
I'm still up in the air on my word. The past two years I've had "Be" and then "Grow".
I'm going to have a glass of bubbly with my DH and finalize my choice! :)

What an awesome word for the new year! Mine is "Joy" - I am inviting joy into my life and opening myself up to recognize and welcome joy. My oldest daughter is also choosing a word - for the first time - her word is "Balance".
Thanks for so enriching my life with your creativity, ideas and openess. Many blessing to you and your family in 2009!
Peace. Susan

My word is DREAM.
My parents just bought me the book The Dream Giver & it's all about living the dream we were born with.
So in 2009 - I'm going to live & DREAM!

My word for 2009 is Family
Family is my life...my six sons my beautiful Hubby. Life is a very happy place with my family around me...My aim this year is too spend as much quality time with all of them...including mum dad brothers and sisters......2009 is the year for my family.

Hi Ali, my word for this year is SIMPLIFY. This is my first year doing this, and I'm pretty excited about it.
That jewelry is beautiful and I adore the picture. I'd love to win any of them!!
Happy nesting to you! :)

The first word that comes to my mind for 2009 is TRUST...as in trusting my inner instincts, trusting my 17 yr. old daughter who will be off to college in the fall, trust that God will guide me in to this new and challenging year. But most of all, TRUST in self.

FOCUS
I know I will be very busy this coming year in school, work, and family, plus trying to keep myself sane through all of it. I think that if I focus on each task individually, and focus on the things that are important to me, especially my family, then I'll be able to make it through the year more calmly.

My word is GIRL. We are in the process of attempting to adopt a pre-school age child.

My word this year is ACTION. My mind is always filled with ideas...ideas for my home, my paper projects, my kids, my family, myself...and I can't seem to really do much of anything. I almost feel bogged down by all of these thoughts and the excitement and anticipation they hold. So now it's time for ACTION...take action with my health, with my creativity, with my relationships, and with my life. ACTION ACTION WE WANT ACTION...ACT clap clap clap ION. OK, didn't mean to get all cheerleader on you all. I'm off to prepare to take action! :)

I think I will continue my list from this year. I have my list laminated and in my wallet. My life has changed dramatically the last 2 years and it will continue for the better. My list just reminds me of what I need to do to be me.
accomplish
believe
breathe
calm
confidence
evolve
focus
journey
kiss (keep it simple stupid)
objective
patience
positive
strong
wisdom

My word is HOPE, and there's some special synchronicity to my selection. When our daughter was baptized 17 years ago, the priest asked each couple to state what they asked of the church. We said 'hope.' About a year ago, I bought a beautiful (simple) necklace with proceeds going to support MS research - the necklace says 'hope.' For Christmas this year, my daughter made a beautiful mosaic of the word HOPE as my gift. So when it came time to select my word, all of the sudden it seems crystal clear. As our daughter prepares to graduate from high school and head off to college, I hope for many things. And to use my word from 2008, I hope for peace - in our world, and in our hearts.
Thanks, Ali, for inspiring us!! Happy New Year!

I have a few in mind but, I think I will chose "Triumph"!

DEFINE. I'm going through a bit of a transition period. Trying to figure out and DEFINE my roles, as a wife, a friend, a daughter, and hopefully "mom" within the next year or so.
Ali, your blog always inspires me. I love reading about your daily trials and tribulations, while keeping up to date with your family. So looking forward to you being a mother again. And following along as Simon learns to define his new role! What a swewet boy he is. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us out here!!
Jen

my word is "change"....not to worry about the things i can not "change" and to "change" the clutter un my life....
btw, awesome giveaways!....you rock!...

After thinking for awhile, I've decided for 2009 to live my life with INTENTION. I'm going to be intentional with what I put into my body, what I do with my body, how I spend and save our money, how I use my time, and with what comes into our home. I'll craft with intention. I'll act on all my good intentions I've had for years and most importantly I'm going to Love intentionally.

My word this year I think will be "Appreciate" - I have been blessed with so many things that I really need to stop and think about how I appreciate all of these things...
Thanks Ali for reminding me to d this and really sit and think about it.
Shannon

My word for 2009 is going to be DARE. Dare to try new things, dare to get involved, dare to participate in as many things as possible. Basically dare to attempt to get the most out of the year 2009!

I started with accomplish, strive and capture. But I think I am leaning toward CAPTURE.
I want to expand my photography skills, to try to start sharing and offering my passion with others.
Capture the moment.
Capture the shot.
Capture the memory.
Stop dreaming of "being" a photographer and Capture the dream and make it reality.
Stop letting things stop me and Capture my purpose.