So here we are - 2014. This year will bring my 31st birthday, Ryan's 34th and our 7th anniversary! It's hard to believe that time is moving so fast... I have a lofty list of goals for myself this year and high ambitions to check each one off! Although I fell short on my 30x30 list, I am confident that each passing year will bring a lot of new experiences and new lessons. The biggest goal I have for this year is to read more. I feel that reflecting more comes with reading more and maturity comes with this increase in reflection. I pray that I will open myself up to show others more love and acceptance. To let bitterness go and to be grateful for the blessings I have in life daily. I want to live in the present, acknowledge the everyday blessings in my life and make thankfulness my number one feeling. I want to trust God with each step I take and not need to control each movement. I know that this year will bring many blessings if I can give over the reigns but will h...