Turning 25

On the eve of my 24th birthday, I decided to make a list of 25 things that I would like to accomplish before I turn 25 years old, on February 4, 2013. Here's the list, in which I refer to as my "25 by 25" list:

1. Try 25 new recipes (25/25 done)
2. Complete a 5K
3. Try 3 new bike/walking trails (3/3 done)
4. Try tofu for the first time
5. Read 5 books regarding healthy living
6. Post 5 video blog recipes
7. Reach "Onederland"
8. Go on 12 dates with my husband
9. Treat myself with a professional massage
10. Travel out of state 3 times
11. Crochet a blanket
12. Cook something for our mothers, "just because"
13. Host a bonfire with friends
14. Invite my father-in-law over for dinner 5 times
15. Host a picnic with family
16. Search for beach glass at the lake
17. Go canoeing
18. Swing dance in Cleveland
19. Shop at a whole foods market
20. Try a new fruit or vegetable
21. Try a new workout
22. Complete a home project
23. Take our dog on 10 walks and blog about them
24. Try a new restaurant
25. Pay off a credit card ($1,000)
I know this project was a complete success not because of how much of the list I completed but because of what my husband told me a couple weeks ago:

"I had so much fun with you this past year! We did so much because of your 25 by 25 list. And I know this wasn't the reason you did it, but I had a lot of fun!"

My heart is very happy right now! Here are few photos from our super fun, awesome year!

Number 8

Number 14

Number 5

Number 19

Okay, so bringing Topher in to our lives wasn't a part of my 25 by 25 list, but I had to include this super cute photo. I can't believe he is almost a year old, now!

...and another shot of baby Topher!

Number 13

Number 2

Number 2

Number 2

Number 2... we were pretty excited to finish our first 5K!

Number 14

Number 17

Number 3

Number 3

Number 9 and 10 (while on vacation)

Number 10

Number 10... wish I was there right now!

Number 10

Number 23

You can view more photos from my 25 by 25 list and my progress throughout the year by clicking the links throughout the list above.

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I was very close to not completing goal number 6 (post 5 video blog recipes), however; I was bound and determine to get that done this week. My 5th blog recipe was recorded on Friday night:

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As for the week ahead, I am ready!

Age 25, here I come!
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