Monday, May 2, 2011

Bucket List!




the bucket list has potential to grow & grow. some of the things i may have done before...but not in my adult life so i want to do it again! i will edit this list when something no longer seems important, i will cross something off when it is done and of course i will add things to the list at any moment in time! The items are in no particular order...

-read the (entire) bible
-make a budget
-turn my screened in porch to a beautiful room you'd find at the beach.
-volunteer at a soup kitchen
-take a tractor ride
- visit all 50 states
-take a cruise
-quit my job at the usps
-install a light fixture on my own
-install a faucet on my own
-build something (with wood)
-make curtains
-go golfing (i haven't been in a long time)
-take a fish off the pole by myself
-learn to use my sewing machine
-go mushroom hunting(April 2011)
-lose 50 lbs
-become debt free
-make a tiered cake
-teach my children to swim independently (x3, Now 2 more additions to teach)
-learn to say no
-sign my boys up for sunday school
-teach ty to ride his bike with no training wheels  Then Ike, Then Kane! Boom!
-open my own business (Jen's Lens Photography!! :))
-make a balloon wreath(April 2011)
-exercise regularly
-get a doctor and go for a regular checkup
-have a dinner & a movie date with my husband
-throw a surprise party
-pack a family picnic and drive until we find the perfect spot
-go camping
-catch lighting bugs with the boys
-get family pictures taken
-redecorate my bedroom
-ride a tandem bike with my husband
-take the kids to disney world  Might have to plan another trip since the twins arrived.
-tell at least 10 people about my bucket list and encourage them to do the same
-hit bullseye on a dart board
-write a letter to 3 important people just to let them know how much i appreciate them
-help someone in need
-go horseback riding
-give a heartfelt surprise to someone
-donate to a local food bank
-make a difference in someone's life
-write a children's book
-learn wine appreciation
-play bingo
-dance lessons with my husband
-make a candlelit dinner for 2
-make 10 cards and send them to people just because
-jump on a trampoline with my kids
-take a "honeymoon" with my husband...no kids allowed
-stomp in rain puddles with my boys
-have a will drafted
- turn my wedding dress into something else

what's on your bucket list?

4 comments:

  1. Just a start to my list...

    -win a prize on the claw machine
    -run a marathon
    -pay for someone in line behind me at a drive-thru
    -host a Kemps tournament

    And a start to Brandon's list...

    -run a marathon
    -go to the College World Series
    -go to the Little League World Series
    -get a hole in one

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  2. Abby & Brandon...what great starts to your list!! i love the claw machine & paying for someone in a drive thru abby!! I think the marathon is awhile away for me!! i might have to start with run a mile!! lol and brandon...the hole in one sounds great!! does putt putt count?!?! :) keep those lists going! :)

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  3. Love this Jen:
    Jen, Can you move the curtain making up as a priority your bucket list and add making pillows...I could use your help! :)
    Abby- Clayton has been trying to win a prize on the Claw machine too. Name time and place for the Kemps tourney and I'm in. Tell Brandon that Neal will go with him to the College World Series.

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  4. Thanks for idea and help in making the curtains!!! LOVE THEM!!!

    "She doesn't even know how to sew!" ~Neal

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