Goals Update

So, I really hate when people brag about all the things they've done. 

"I did blah de Blah" "Well I did Blah De Blah"

But this is my blog and I need a little credit.

I'm kicking butt at the New Year's Goals! 

Remember those that I usually don't do.

This year, I'm knocking them out of the park.

So, just a reminder, my goals were to:

1. Read D&C

2. Read 20 Books

3. Practice the piano - Specifically the Primary Hymns

and  4. Continue working out.

Here's the update:

1. I'm on Chapter 52 of D&C

2. Currently have read 22 books and have two more checked out from the library. Hoping to get to 52. One for each week of the year! :)

3. This one isn't going as well, but I'll get going on it.

4. We just ran a 10k. Booyah! Rocking the exercise thing.

YA!! I'm so excited to actually be working on these goals. 

It makes me feel great and that I can actually get these accomplished. 

Ok, bragging over! :)

Easter Holiday!

We celebrated easter on a few different days.

First with painting eggs with good friends.

They all turned out great.

Next, the Easter Bunny visited us!

He spoiled us. 

Easter Bunny gifts

Treats for my Beehives'

Then, on Easter Sunday, we were able to go to church and enjoy learning more about the atonement and His resurrection. 

What a beautiful time of year to celebrate our salvation.

I'm so grateful for the blessings we have from His sacrifice. I feel loved everyday through Him.

The Zoo and Spring!

Spring has almost strung. The warmth in the air, the buds on the trees, and the birds humming continues to trick into thinking that spring is here, but the rain and cold days remove that hope so quickly. 

Monday: warm and sunny!

Spring Flowers

Despite Virginia's trickery, last week was spring break. 

The boys were out of school which meant we had a lot of free time to spend. 

We busied ourselves with Chick-Fil-A, parks, and my favorite, the zoo. 

The Metro Richmond Zoo is small but so interactive. You are allowed to feed most of the animals, including the giraffes with their long tongues as well as walk into a bird aviary where the birds hop on your arm and feed food right out of your hand.

It was amazing. I was more excited than the kids, but that makes sense.

The week kept us busy, but I'm excited for the routine school brings.

Kids definitely function better with routine.

The Giraffes

Huge Turtles

Hopefully, spring will arrive next week. Keep your fingers crossed. 

YUM!!

We've been eating at some really great restaurants lately! 

For example: 

Kuba Kuba: Cuban Restaurant! YUM!

This was our Favorite!
Its called Shyndigz.
They are a bakery, but on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
They open as a dessert bar.
SOO Good!

Can't wait to try somewhere else new!

Wedding Bliss

We celebrated Megan's wedding on March 8th. 

What a blast. 

We flew home for a few days. 

4 days to be exact. 

2 days flying 2 days visiting.

Worth Every Minute!

Megan was so beautiful in her dress and soo happy. 

It was great to meet Travis' family. 

They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. 

And it was a great day. 

Megan had these beautiful flowers.

The Fam!

Our Table buddies

:)

Love Day!

We celebrated V-Day a little early.

My mom was staying with us over the actual holiday so we got each other gifts a little early. 

Apparently great minds think alike. At least we will have a ton of chocolate around! YUM!

 Can you guess who got who what?

On V-Day, we celebrated with a cheese fondue dinner and chocolate fondue for dessert.

Way cheaper than The Melting Pot and it was crazy good!

We had our pals, the Merrell's, over along with Mom.



Afterwards, Mom, Jared, and I went to the Byrd Theater to see Sleepless in Seattle.

They had the Organ playing with made it even more fun!


What a great day of Love! J

I've been Bamboozled!

I used to be really good about keeping up with this here blog, but lately, well mostly since I got an iPhone, it has become easier to upload things via instagram or facebook. 

But I'll do better. Promise! 

Not that anyone reads this, but its still fun to pretend.

So last week, This lovely lady came and spent the week with me!

That's right, my momma.

We got in trouble. :(

I had so much fun. It was great to show her around and to spend one on one time with her. 
I can't remember the last time that happened.

Carytown Cupcakes! YUM!

We went shopping, ate at yummy places and toured the historic sites of D.C. and Williamsburg. 

It was FABULOUS!

Now, I get to look forward to these two tying the know on March 8th.

SOOOOO excited for thems!