goals for august

A new month.  It always feels like a fresh start.  Full of possibilities and new beginnings.  

I recently been trying to take back my life and I'm hoping that by setting goals, I'll feel accomplished come the end of the month.

:: 1 :: Walk/Run a 100 miles ::  Before my thirtieth birthday next year, I desperately want to lose most of the baby weight and be the healthiest I've been in 10+ years.  I see the first 100 miles as a start.  I've already walked 2.2 miles today with the boys and since it went well, I can't use the boys as an excuse to not get out side and move.

:: 2 :: Fill my SD card ::  After finally getting the camera I had been drooling over for years, I haven't really played with it much.  I really want to learn how to take it off auto and feel like a 'real' photographer because I'll know how to actually operate my camera.

:: 3 :: Go on a date with the Hubby ::  Mike and I often don't put our marriage first.  We spend way too much time running around for work and making sure our home life is in order.  Having the time to focus on each other and only each other without little ones underfoot, it help grow and strengthen our marriage to what we want it to be.

:: 4 :: Daily Scripture study ::  Another one of my goals is to read all the standard works before turning thirty.  For the LDS faith this includes the old testament, new testament, book of Mormon, and D&C.  Its going to be hard to get in the habit of reading scripture on a daily basis, but I want a deeper connection with my faith and my Heavenly Father.

:: 5 ::  Implement schedule for the school year ::  With Mike starting school at the end of the month and Evan starting second grade on September 2nd, I feel like I need to get our lives a bit structured before the chaos that comes with the school year starts.  

What are your goals for August?