I've been really enjoying this spring so far! Not overly rainy (which is a rarity for spring in Indiana). I've been trying to compile lists of goals I want to accomplish this month...one of which is to cut back on my lemon intake. Seriously, I'm gonna give myself an ulcer if I don't quit it.
Another goal is to get the gardening in the front of our house done. Our house looks so bland and weedy on the front. I am so unhappy with it, but I overall hadn't had the time to work on it. Well now that I don't have any more weddings to tackle this month, I will have no excuses....I want to finish before next month when the weddings start piling up ;) I'm really excited to garden today! It needs to be done and I cannot wait to see it all finished.
Sometimes working a full time job AND shooting weddings on the weekend gets a little stressful...but when I'm shooting the wedding, I always remember why I love doing it! Anyways, we picked out some pretty Tulips to plant around our tree in the front yard. I'm pretty stoked to get some splashes of color out there.
Cooking more is another goal I am trying to tackle...a more demanding goal I might add. When I get home from work, the last thing I want to do is go grocery shopping...so now I have to create meal plans for the whole week so I won't be taking grocery runs every night. If I know the food is ready in the fridge for me to cook, I will be more likely to just do it. Cooking is definitely not my strong suit, but Grant seems to love when I cook for him SO much that it keeps me motivated. I know he just makes a big deal to encourage me, not cause my cooking is anything special, but it still helps.
Plus Marshmallow always hangs out with me in the kitchen waiting for food to fall. I dunno why she does though cause I never let her snag it. I'm mean, I know. I am also really eager to create some new recipes to share here on the blog this month! After the holidays are over, my eagerness to bake and try new things goes WAY down. I need to pick that up again!
I also want to get back to the treadmill more often like I had been through December-February. I miss it, but I don't miss it. I miss it when I feel gross about myself, but when the time comes to do it, I always have an excuse. Ugh, once you start, it's great and you WANT to. It's just that first motivation that sucks.
I have a LONG list of goals for this spring, but I won't bore you with details today...I'll just say some involves more stylized/themed shoots, more glittery DIYs and some new editing how-tos.
Have a great Saturday everyone! I'm off to go to Goodwill with my friend Sheri for some half-off everything in the store fun.
I love lemons too!! I have never met another person who likes lemons. So glad I'm not alone in the world! ;) Also, your dog is adorable!
hope that you have a great weekend! :)
Posted by: Karasyn | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 07:34
YES! That makes me happy :) LEMON LOVERS!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 18:24
Love your photos always. You just know how to capture a moment. And I totally hear you about the treadmill! I need to get back into the habit, but am always "too busy" (my #1 excuse).
Posted by: Mandy // Miss Indie | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 20:03
:) Thank you Mandy! :) :) It's my #1 excuse as well. But once I get over it and just start up, it's great! Just takes motivation :)
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 20:07
I like tulips but in my country we don´t have that flower, very tropical around here.
and what dog does not enjoy food in the floor? XD yours is so cute.
xo
Posted by: ruzu | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 21:38
AWW your doggie is sooo cute! He looks like thing 1 and thing 2 in the cat of the hat
Here's my blog if you want a looksie :)
http://natureisflowers.blogspot.ca/
Posted by: Elysia Raimondo | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 21:52
I'm so in love with all of your photos. I seriously wish I had your skill.
Posted by: Midwest Muse | Sunday, April 08, 2012 at 20:13
I'm with you on some of these — I definitely need to start cooking more & get more exercise. I wish I owned a treadmill!
I love tulips. You should also plant some bleeding hearts, snap dragons, and lady slippers (they look like Mickey Mouse shoes)! Gardening is my Mother's passion so I've always LOVED flowers and plants.
Posted by: Crystal | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 00:04
Baha that's true!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 05:43
Haha I am not that skilled, but thank you! I feel like I still have a lot to learn.
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 05:43
Bleeding hearts are one of my FAVORITES! My mom used to have lots of them and I want some of my own :)
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 05:44