Missy's January Goals

Hello, My name is Missy Ackerson.  I am married to Nora's brother Allen, he's number 5 in the bunch.  Allen and I met in high school while Nora was on her mission.  I don't remember the first encounter with Nora but I do remember thinking, "is she really this nice or is this an act?"  Nora is definitely 'this' nice.  I don't think I have ever seen her flustered or mad about anything.  She is a great example to me.  She is never upset, and is ALWAYS smiling.  Thanks for heading this up Nora.  I think having goals in life is a great way to better ourselves.

 Allen and I met our senior year of high school.  He liked me but I thought he was an arrogant and obnoxious boy.  He was persistent and I was too nice to reject him.  After a month of getting to know him I realized I really liked him and his obnoxiousness.  Six months after graduation Allen left for his mission in Melbourne, Australia and as a young 19 year old girl I thought my life had ended.  I did date a little while he was gone...just to make sure.  Nobody else held a candle to my obnoxious boy.  He came home from his mission and a month later we were engaged and 5 months after that we were married in the Salt Lake Temple.  We have been best friends since high school and I love him with all my heart.  Oh...our kids.  We have two cuties.  Carson is 12 and in the 6th grade and Ellie is 9 and in the 4th grade.  Carson loves video games and reading.  He is a natural athlete and is an amazing basketball player.  His daddy's height is already helping him in that department.  Ellie is a mini-me.  She loves reading and crafting and making and leaving messes everywhere, so like me. 

 My handsome husband protects the community in Centerville where Nora's new home is. 

Nora and I at Isaac's baby blessing. 

 

Finally to my goals.  I started half way through January so I didn't reach my goal of losing 5 pounds.  I did lose 2 1/2 pounds so I was happy about that. 

My other lame goal of the month was to pay a compliment to someone everyday.  I mostly complimented my preschoolers, but even little ones need a little extra confidence.  I love to see how their faces bright up.  My goals weren't as great as everyone elses, but I figure in 2 weeks you can't get a big project in, unless you have a lot of free time on ya, I don't.  Thanks for reading my novel.  I love reading everyone's goals.  It is very motivational.