Shamrocks
The Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day
Grass in the spring
New buds on a tree
Cash
The sky when a tornado is brewing
The Christmas tree still up in my living room
Moss
Turtles
The cover of the book I’ve been reading
Towels in my guest bathroom
The Northern Lights
Ivy
Poison Ivy
Apples
The Green Bay Packers logo
Broccoli
Spinach
Dinosaurs (or so we theorize)
Oscar the Grouch
Kermit the Frog
Lizards
Chameleons
Kiwi
Seaweed
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
Lime sherbet
Emeralds
Watermelon
The new shirt I bought to wear on Monday
Aged copper
Avocados
Jealousy
Health food
Romaine Lettuce
The BP Logo (which, as it turns out, is designed by a friend of a friend)
Evergreen trees
Bananas that aren’t ripe
Brilliant
Generous
Attentive
Loving
Quiet until you get to know her
Gracious
Thoughtful
Thought provoking
Mathematical genius
Puzzle solver
Actress (at least in murder mystery dinners)
Baby sister
Adoring Aunt
Youngest daughter
Soft spoken
Adventuresome
Funny
Sweetly silly
Gentle
Determined
Role Model
Marvelous
Magnificent
Michelle!
Stop eating junk food
Visit gym daily
Visit gym 3 times a week
Visit gym once a week
No more smoking
No more gossip
Meet neighbors
Be involved in child’s school
Volunteer time for good cause
Call mother once a week
Read a new book every month
Finish project X
Organize garage / attic / basement
File taxes early
Leave work on time every day
Leave work on time at least once a week
Leave work on time once in a while
Reduce alcohol intake
Start Christmas savings fund
Drive
Walk
Skip
Fly in an airplane
Fly on a hang-glider
Parachute
Hop
Jump
Pogo stick
Roller skate
Roller blade
Skate board
Ski
Snowshoe
Horseback
Elephant
Train
Trolley
Rickshaw
Horse drawn carriage
Stage coach
Motorcycle
Scooter
Paddle wheel boat
Row boat
Barge
Sail boat
House boat
Motor home
Helicopter
Snowmobile
Bicycle
Unicycle
ATV
Riding lawnmower
Run
Waltz
Climb
Crawl
Crab walk
Duck walk
Bear walk
Walk like an Egyptian
Raft
Swim
Sashay
Tip toe
Stomp
Leap
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” ~ Colin Powell
“The dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.” ~ T.E. Lawrence
“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
““Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.” ~ Langston Hughes
“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
“We may place blame, give reasons, and even have excuses; but in the end, it is an act of cowardice to not follow your dreams.” ~Steve Maraboli
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C.S. Lewis
waffle
wallflower
willow
windowpane
wordsmith
wriggled
wandering
wisdom
wayfarer
watermelon
wishy washy
woodpecker
walrus
weekend
winning
willful
weirdo
wondrous
wrestling
wearable
wackadoodle
windbreaker
weatherman
winsome
wondrous
writer
wagon
walnut
wonton
wigwam
wallpaper
waterfall
waterproof
welcome
wishful
Laser tag / Paint ball
Hometown Treasure Hunt – one responsible driver per group, clues take teams to locations important to your son’s life
Amazing Race – similar to the treasure hunt but to landmarks in your area
Tailgate party – grilling from the bed of a truck, parking lot football, coolers full of soda
Camping / Hiking trip
Pool Party/ Beach party & cookout
Racing theme with a trip to the GoKarts
World’s Most Interesting Teenager – make the meme your own
Redneck / Manly Man games – log throws, target practice, crushing soda cans
Dapper Dan – dress nice, fancy dinner, moustache photo props, (provide tips to fine dining)
Movie Marathon – all night viewing of LOTR, Star Wars series, etc.
Spy Games – strategy games in teams
Bonfire night
Ski trip / Snow party & hot beverages at the lodge
My son’s Golden Birthday (19 on the 19th) — Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket theme. Golden tickets gave clues to places around town. Winning team got most creative pix at each location.
What nationality was the great composer Chopin?
Who wrote Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde?
In what year did Elvis first appear in concert?
Name the capital of Finland.
How many wives did Henry XIII have?
What is the smallest ocean?
In the movie The Princess Bride, what is the true identity of the man in black?
How many months have 31 days?
Who lives at 10 Downing Street?
What element, when in its natural form, can start the size of a matchbox and be flattened into the size of a football field?
(Answers below…. don’t scroll down unless you want to know)
Polish
Robert Louis Stevenson
1954
Helsinki
Six
Artic
Wesley / The Dread Pirate Roberts
Seven
The British Prime Minister
Gold
Regular exercise program
Receive YSLI Trainer Certification
Team Wendy Fundraisers – February, April, Summer, Fall
Self Publish book before spring (Pen name: Katelyn Bradley )
Begin process for new work related certification (either Team Leader or LGI Trainer)
Use my passport
January ice skating for the first time in more than 20 years
March – Team Wendy trivia night / Dawetselbee Reunion
April – moving day … new job, new apartment
April – Caleb’s 20th birthday!
May – settling in to my new home
June – Six Flags for my birthday with Caleb & Sam
July 4th weekend in South Carolina /beach trip to Charleston
August – Dawetselbee Reunion
August – LeClaire, Ia Tug Fest festival with Dawetselbee clan
August – White Sox game at Comiskey Park
September – Labor Day weekend in Arkansas / celebrating Mom’s birthday
September – successful kickoff to HomeSchool Swim Lessons at the Kishwaukee Y
September – excellent fundraiser /trivia night for Team Wendy
October – visit / booktour with Alaskan Pioneer
October- Team Wendy fundraiser / Murder Mystery Dinner
November- Thanksgiving in Arkansas
November- buying my Equinox – first time I’ve made a decision like that for myself!
December- two day Christmas party / Chicago & Christkindlmarket
December- surprising my family for Christmas
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