Here's to 2016.

Here's to 2016.
A new year full of new plans, ideas, and hope. Thankful for another year.

I was revisiting my goals for last year - this is something Jon and I do a lot at the start of each year together - and it was so fun to see the things I accomplished and compare them to what I'd like to try this coming year.

Though I didn't quite master recipes each week like Alysia did with her cookies, we did try a bunch of new recipes - basically all the recipes from the Oh, she Glows cookbook. Uh-maze-ing! Some of our favourites include the baked oatmeal, Spa day Bircher Museli, African Peanut Stew, Kale and Lentil soup, Soba Noodle Salad, and the Banana soft serve. Just to name a few. Her second cookbook comes out this year - very excited!

Aalysia & Alysia, you've inspired me to do more baking too, specifically from the Butter cookbook. We'll see if I can muster up enough butter for one specific baked item per month - that's outside of muffins, granola bars and the "regular" cookies.

Though I didn't get on my bike much - my foot was still having a hard time adjusting to that, I did do a lot of hiking in the spring and early summer, which was lovely. We have so many incredible trails around here.
This year, I plan to start trying to incorporate some running into my daily walks, try the bike again, and continue to hike/explore. :) We have started snowshoeing which is a wonderful way to spend the day up the mountain - we love it! So does Tolmie.

To continue learning new things, I tried some different knitting patterns and got a bit more adventurous with my sewing skills. This year, I've registered for a few different knitting classes already: some skill-building classes, as well as a Scandinavian Yoke Sweater class. I am so excited to practice my skills at colour work - the possibilities are endless! :)
Last year, I completed a cross-stitch for my sister for Christmas. This year, I plan to complete the Twelve Days of Christmas for myself to have hanging next year.

There are many other little things I hope to try out this year, but I'll post those as they come around.

I hope you've all had a wonderful start to 2016. Looking forwards to hearing your plans for the year.

Think of each of you daily.
Lots of love.
xo E.