The best you can hope for in life is that your next year is better than your last.
Are you guys making resolutions for 2014? I generally have the same ones every year:
Those are pretty all-encompassing of the usuals: eat well, exercise often, make time for myself, rest, love on my family and friends, stay organized, stress less, act generously and kindly toward others. These are the resolutions I wake up with every morning, so New Years just feels like a time to be extra focused on my everyday goals. I do love the refreshing feeling of resolutions though!
Here are 14 things I am looking forward to this year:
1. Matt’s 31st birthday – I have a few great presents ready to go!
2. A trip to Key West with Karen and Andrew! I can’t wait for warm tropical weather 
3. Mazen’s first tumbling class. He sure loves to jump and flip so I can’t wait to see how he likes it!
4. Spring soccer season. I really loved playing this fall and can’t wait for games to start up again.
5. Great Harvest Convention. It’s in a warm destination this year!
6. Spring weather when our backyard becomes really fun again
7. Our 7th wedding anniversary!
8. A summer beach trip. Maybe Mazen will love the ocean this year?
9. The Third Annual Low Country Boil!
10. A weekend girls’ trip somewhere fun with my mom friends. TBD.
11. Mazen’s 2nd birthday. What will he be able to do by then!?
12. Mazen’s first day of preschool! Just 2 mornings a week, but a big step in growing up
13. A romantic fall getaway to Sonoma – without our little guy. It’s been a long time since we’ve set foot in wine country and a long time since we’ve been anywhere as a couple <3
14. Turning 32. Where has the time gone.
Lisa says
Happy New Year!!! 🙂
Sarah @ The Simple Dietitian says
Those are great resolutions!! I’m trying to be smarter with my time this year. As in, less internet time and more volunteering time! More time spent nurturing myself and less time worrying.
Here’s to a wonderful year in 2014!! Looks like you have a LOT of exciting things to look forward to! 😀
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Lots of fun ahead!!! When is it Matt’s birthday? My little nephew is 2 in March…such a fun age!!! He latest thing is playing hide and seek! The only problem is he tends not to tell anyone until he’s gone missing! Found him in the downstairs bathroom yesterday with the door closed!
KathEats says
Jan 14th!
Tina says
Are you playing in a team soccer or just watching it? And its world cup season this year!
Loooking forward to my 8 week trying to get off sugar around spring, not sure how this will go!
KathEats says
I play on a coed team!
Sanaz@Run for Cake says
Great list! Its so nice to remember how important it is to be nice! I feel like so many people forget what they learned in kindergarten but it really makes the world a better place.
I love looking forward to all the things we have planned in the near future. Helps get you excited for whats to come!
Happy New Year!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
Lots of awesome things to look forward to in 2014! Happy New Year…. I hope it’s the best year ever!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Looks like a big year coming up! I can’t believe Mazen will be going to preschool!
Cindy says
Love this post– always look to you and your positive nature. Quick question, I am obsessed with over nite oats….. Love so much. I just tried the Oat Bran hot cereal after my morning run and like this. I was wondering if you had any advice with this product for a “overnite version”. Thanks for the advice and warmest wishes to you and your beautiful family for a happy and healthy 2014.
KathEats says
I think you can do it just like overnight oats. Just put the right ratios of water milk and Oat bran. I’ve never done it though so I’m not sure if all the liquid Would absorb.
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
Happy New Year, Kath! All the best for 2014!
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
So many exciting things coming up for you guys! I think it’s going to be a GREAT 2014 for you :D.
Can’t wait to read some more posts from you, HAPPY NEW YEAR :D!
Also, you guys are just too, TOO cute in your family photo :). Picture perfect!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
That is a ton of exciting stuff! I agree that resolutions can be for any time of the year, not just the New Year, but this is a great time to hone in on them.
I hope you have a blessed new year, Kath!
Elisabeth says
Sounds like you have a fun year planned! I usually plan to make resolutions & then never do, so this year I’m going to follow through with some ‘real’ resolutions. My 2014 resolutions include losing the last 40-50 pounds, getting a new position as a medical lab scientist in my new state of North Carolina (just moved from Ohio a little over two weeks ago), taking a ‘real’ vacation somewhere and getting my budget in better order. 😉
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Definitely some wonderful things to look forward to this year. Happy New Year to you and your family, Kath!
coco says
happy new year! 🙂
@simple green moms says
So jealous of all your fun trips planned! We opted out of a family trip to Hawaii cause 8 hours on a plane with a 1 1/2yr old would just be awful
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
So much excitement coming in 2014 for your family!!! Lots to look forward to this year!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Looks like 2014 will be full of fun and new adventures. Enjoy every second!
Ashley L. says
Have a great trip to key west! We go every year and love it. Try to get to Sarabeth’s for breakfast.
Amanda says
Happy New Year! I like the idea of resolving to focus on the goals already in your life too (and maybe sprinkle in another one or two)!
Julie says
I hope they bring more Great Harvests here!
Lisa C. says
Great, basic resolutions!
You’ve got some amazing trips planned!
Natalie says
Happy, Healthy New Year! Sounds like you have a wonderful 2014 to look forward to! I was just in Key West over Christmas so let me know if you want any restaurant recommendations! I ate at some wonderful places you would enjoy!
KathEats says
Id love some!
Natalie says
For breakfast Blue Heaven is a must! Such a fun atmosphere (live music at breakfast, outdoor bar and patio, ping pong, hens and their little chicks at your feat) and the most amazing homemade banana bread that you can take home too! Also the Banana Cafe was great too.
For dinner, Louie’s Backyard is probably the “nicest” restaurant you will find in Key West. A tad pricey, but the food was a incredible and the setting was beautiful and romantic. Mangoes is a great spot on Duval Street, delicious seafood and more reasonable. For Italian (especially pasta!), Mangia Mangia was absolutely delicious.
Have fun! Hope you enjoy Key West and post about where ever you decide to eat!
KathEats says
Thank you I will!
Julie Rosene says
Happy New Year Kath!!
Amelia @i_heart_kale says
Happy New Year Kath (plus M & M)!!! What an exciting list and a great idea as compared to ‘resolutions’. Kevin and I made a list of goals or things we want to accomplish/ continue to work on, but we never make resolutions. Today is just another day just like tomorrow will be.
Not sure how far you want to venture with your mom friends, but you can always rent a beach house and visit Charleston! Hooray for Matt’s birthday ( are you making a cake?) and celebrating another year of marriage. We celebrate 7 years in October. Where is life going?
Mom says
Happy new year everybody!!!!
Nina says
I LOVE that first picture of y’all!
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
Here’s to a healthy and happy 2014! AND a fun, relaxing getaway to Sonoma!
JBfit360 says
I love this post, what awesome things to look forward too!! Happy New Year! 🙂
Jackie says
Love this!!!
Lea says
I hope Karen has a healthy and happy 2014!
Molly says
Yay! I’m celebrating 32 this year too. I think adult birthdays are going to be so much more fun with the energy and enthusiasm of our little ones. Happy 2014!
Kelly says
I love Key West!!! My boyfriend’s parents own a wine and cigar bar on Duvall street – it’s called Cork and Stogie – you should check it out while you’re there!! It’s near the Southernmost Point and the Butterfly conservatory (both must-sees as well). Enjoy!
KathEats says
We will!
Kavi says
Happy New Year, Kath! Thanks for inspiring all of us, your readers, to make every year a healthy one. Wishing you a great 2014!
Allie Ferguson says
Happy new year, Kath ! Hope 2014 is full of love, laughter, health and happiness for you and your family!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I hope you have an amazing year Kath!
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
Happy 2014, Kath! I hope you have an awesome year!
Livi says
I can’t believe Mazen is already going to preschool, so exciting! Happy 2014!
Sarahf says
Sounds like you have an amazing year coming up!
Erica says
Sounds like a fantastic year ahead with lots of cool trips! 2 is an awesome age!! They become so much more independent and the things they learn! So cool. Happy New Year!
Candice says
Hi – my sis lives behind the square in Sonoma and is a foodie, so if you need any tips, let me know. We typically stay away from the more touristy restaurants and wineries. One of my fav restaurants there is called La Salette and the dessert I have thought about for the last year is called “you’re my pudding. It will be my first stop when I visit in March 🙂
We also LOVE the food/wine pairing at St. Francis. We go at least twice a year to that (and I’m in Southern CA!)
KathEats says
Thanks for the recs!
char eats greens says
I hope M like the beach. We just took our girl to the beach for the first time over Christmas and she took to it very well (minus trying to eat the sand on her hands haha)