My Spring List!

I could really get used to these warmer temps! It's so cool how each season brings its own bit of goodness. I love Summer for its sunshine and late nights. I love Fall for its chilly temps and blanket scarves. I love Winter for the snowfall and the holidays.

BUT! There is always something so magical about Spring. All the dead stuff comes back to life, the sun stays out later and the temperatures slowly begin to rise back to a comfortable, breezy level! Since I haven't written a goals post in a while I figured I'd make a loose list for the season of Spring!

Ease back into running || I used to run ALL. THE. TIME. I loved it, and I really do miss it! So this Spring I'd like to ease my way back into it and hit the pavement some! No real pressure, just going to try and enjoy it!

Make more breakfast || Caleb and I absolutely LOVE having breakfast for dinner, and my Breakfast board on Pinterest makes me drool anytime I look at it, so I need to start trying some of them!

Get crafting || I feel like back in my high school days (and even early college) I was super crafty. Always DIYing something, making a collage, some decoration for my room etc., and I miss it! This Spring I want to pick a couple of fun projects and make one or two of them happen!

Get a new bathing suit || I've been really dying to get an adorable one piece (they have come a logn way since early 2000's) or a high-waist two piece. I love the styles of these and this site has SO MANY cute ones!

Restore some old photos || Looking through old photos is probably one of my favorite things to do, hands down. But when you think about it - those old film photos are the only copies we have! I can't imagine not having them! I want to be able to look back on these for years and years. I'd like to start a project of converting my families old film memories we have to a digital copy (I've heard FotoBridge is a great company to use)!

Plan a fun date night || Whether it's a date night in, or a fun night out on the town, I need a reason to get my creative juices going again!

Make more time for reading || Both my Bible, and books. I own an insane amount of books and my list never ends, gotta start putting a dent in it!

Send some snail mail || This is another one of my favorite things to do! No need for a special occasion, "just because" mail is the best!

Be more consistent || With my exercises, and with my eating healthy, with my journaling, etc.! When I do these things, I just feel a lot more confident and happy, and that's always a plus!

I hope the weather continues to be awesome and warm and full of sunshine! Spring is absolutely one of my favorite seasons and it just gives me a renewed sense of hope and excitement! I'd love to know what's on YOUR Spring to-do list this season!

Our Spring List - Happy April!

I feel like I'm usually pretty creative, but I just couldn't come up with anything clever enough for today to trick you guys ;) so instead... I'll be finding ways to trick my husband. It's not even 8AM and he's already pulled a fast one on me ;) feel free to send any harmless, silly jokes my way today!

Moving on! Okay! Spring is officially here, and this week it truly feels like it. Warm weather, a little rain here and there, and beautiful clouds in the sky. We've spent a lot of time with my mom and brother lately and its been a blast. Last night we took a long walk around our subdivision and it got me thinking about what else I'd like to do this season...

-Attend some outdoor games. Caleb starts softball soon with a league through his work and its so fun to pay for a cheap hot dog and watch my man tear it up on the field. Also? I'm hoping we can squeeze in some Reds games.

-Walks after dinner. That's my favorite tradition. We have so much fun, AND we burn calories!

My stud during our walk last night.

-Take a trip to the Nature Center. It's a special place for Caleb and I, and we haven't been back in years. It's miles upon miles of woods/trails for walkers, hikers, joggers, etc. & the gorgeous views are just a bonus.

-Bake some cupcakes. Not just any cupcakes...but fruity pebble cupcakes. Yes, you read that right. Caleb got way too excited when I showed him the link, so its gotta happen!

-Buy fresh flowers, at least once. I know, they can be expensive, but there is something SO magical about coming home to a fresh bouquet of flowers on the table. Totally brightens up our living area, too!

Fresh blooms on a tree from our walk last night! Love signs of Spring!

-Finish a couple books. I absolutely love to read and the past year or so its totally taken a backseat in my life, after that used book sale, we have been reading a lot more so I'm hoping to complete a few!

-Complete another half marathon. It's the first weekend in May, keeping my fingers crossed!

-Enjoy a sunset on our back patio. We never sit out there, and its a gorgeous view with the lake! It's time to take advantage!!

Those are just a FEW of the things I really want to fit in this season. What are some things YOU looking forward to squeezing in this time of year?

Spring Mani/Pedi's!

Spring is here!! If you're anything like me, you almost NEVER paint your nails, but with the fun bright colors I see out all the time, I think its time for a change of pace. Time to have some fun with my nails. My girl Ashley and I have put together 5 beyond adorable spring mani/pedi combos for ya!! We also have a fun surprise at the end!

Blanc/Go Ginza

Okay, can we talk about how obsessed I am with this gold color? I think I like it because its so different than the original BRIGHT Spring color most women would gravitate too...and hey, it would look GREAT with a tan!

Cocktails & Coconuts/Spaghetti Strap

Another super fun, but creative spring nail combo? BLUE! Again, its not a typical "go-to" for most, so its a fun way to stay outside of the box.

Find me an Oasis/Bikini So Teeny

Now head over to Ashley's post and see the other two adorable combo's we came up with! She's miss fashion herself so trust me, you'll love em.

As for the surprise? We want YOU to try out some of these colors! So we're giving you a chance at a $20 gift card to Target!! You can spoil yourself to some cute nail color, or a new Spring top...or whatever you want, really! Just use the rafflecopter below!

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This giveaway will end this Saturday, April 5th, and the winner will be announced via email!
Have a fun week!

Is that you, SPRING??!

My my my...could it be? Spring!? I do see today is March 20th but the lack of you lately has been making me wonder if you'd ever make it.  Well, either way, if you do decide to come around, and stick around...here are a few things I'd like to say!

Stick around for a WHILE, so my husband and I can keep running outside. It's been fantastic, and hitting ACTUAL pavement is improving my runs! I feel like I can run much longer when I have a real breeze in my face!

You bring a whole new look to my wardrobe this time of year. I was not made for Winter you know, and neither were my clothes. I literally have about TWO pair of long work pants. I live to be in cropped pants, skirts, dresses, etc. Tights are the devil, and I don't believe I'll be wearing them until the first day of Winter.

I have a harder time saying no to Chipotle with co workers on a 60 degree day... so, give me some will power, eh?

My heart skips a beat when I walk into Target and see all things Spring. The dollar section with cute easter baskets, peeps GALORE, and all the cute bikinis in the world. #youwin

I like that you bring one of my best friends birthdays, and Easter (this year, on the SAME date)... how fun is that!?

I also love you for the fact that my days feel longer. I'm able to come home, run, make dinner, do some laundry, somehow its only 7:30 and you still keep the sun shining bright as day!

Last but most certainly not the least favorite reason I'm glad you're here....

with this new season, brings My FIRST wedding anniversary. Well, and every other anniversary for the rest of forever...but I'm especially excited about this first one. I still can't believe in a couple short months Caleb and I will be celebrating our first anniversary! So, thank you Spring, for finally showing your face. We missed you :)

Are you happy Spring has finally sprung!? 

Go Redlegs!

Tonight, Caleb and I have a FUN evening planned with our favorites! That means a Red's baseball game downtown! Not just any... but the first Friday Night game of the season, complete with hot dogs and lemon freezes (JK in my dreams...my diet says no!), and FIREWORKS. I am thrilled. 

The four of us LOVE to go to games together... we've sadly not been to enough, but we plan to change that this summer. It's a fun night out!

Dear Erin and Jared, you guys ready for a spring AND summer full of fun!?!

Dear rain delays (that turn into a cancelled game),...I hate you, you're a waste of time, DON'T happen this season. Thanks :)

Dear Caleb, thanks for making the most of those delayed games with me. Even if we do get soaking wet! Thank goodness for golf umbrellas and laughter.

Dear soulmate, lets take another cute picture tonight...if the weather will allow ;)

Dear hat hair, you aren't very cute...but thanks TJ Maxx for the $4.99 hat last year!

Dear Cincinnati, you're always beautiful. Even on a gloomy evening.

Dear Votto, lets get another walk off homer tonight, k?

Dear Caleb (yes, again), thanks for being so amazing! I love ya, almost more than I love cotton candy at the stadium.

Spring time seriously feels like its HERE and I am so happy about it. I'm looking forward to a weekend full of sunshine and beautiful skies!

oh & dear treadmill, I'm now 10.73 miles into my 40 mile challenge this month...thanks! ;)

Have a fantastic weekend everyone...and don't forget to go to yesterday's post & help me pick some fun songs for our wedding playlist. Thaaaanks.