2015

15 Books You Should Read In 2015

February 17, 2015

First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel

The Marrying Type by Laura Chapman

Three Amazing Things About You by Jill Mansell

Girl Before a Mirror by Liza Palmer

In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

Summer Secrets by Jane Green

Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews

Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay

Emma by Jane Austen

Most of these come out this year, however, I threw in one of my favorite classics, because I firmly believe everyone should read at least one classic ever year. I also included a couple that came out last year that I still haven’t read.

What are you currently reading? What is on your list this year?

New Years 2015

January 8, 2015

Leggings: Gap (sold out) similar here // Top: Lou and Grey (sold out)

New Years Eve was spent with family, warm fires and heated game of Cranium. We were able to spend time with some of Ryan’s family that we do not get to see very often, which was a huge blessing. We got Hampton to bed and were very tempted to go to sleep as well, but we did actually stay up to watch the ball drop in New York and again in Mobile.

New Years Day was spent mostly outside, because even with colds, just try to get these two to stay inside. It’s impossible. Hampton would live outside if I let him. They drove their Gator all around my grandparents house out in the country, and we enjoyed some delicious traditional NY day food!

How did you spend your New Years Day?

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15 in 2015

December 31, 2014

We just got back from a wonderful long weekend trip to Jacksonville to visit my grandparents. We don’t get to see them very often, so it is always fun to get away for a few days and visit them. They spoiled Hampton with a trip to the beach and a lot of time outside. The weather was so warm and perfect, but I must admit, I am glad to be back to the cooler weather. I mean, it is December, but not for long, which reminds me…

We are welcoming a new year tomorrow. I love this time of fresh starts and new beginnings, opportunities and for us, we are going to welcome a sweet baby girl into our lives. It is an exciting time. Here are 15 goals I look forward to completing this year:

– Complete the Love Your Body Series and #100byVDay (it starts tomorrow!).

– Read 15 books

– Save $1,500.00

– Improve my photography with my NEW CAMERA!!

– Travel as much as possible.

– Read through the bible.

– Sell our house

-…and buy a new one.

– Try 15 new recipes.

– Organize and set up Hampton’s big boy room. and organize and re-decorate our little girl’s room.

– Brush up on my French. I just bought a couple of books to help me get started!

– Take more pictures. I already take so many, but there have still been times I regretted not taking any.

– Clean out our closet.

– Blog productively.

– Make new friends and spend more time with my old friends. Friends are everything (along with family and good food. :))

Well, there you have it! Some of my goals are super easy if I will just get organized. haha This year is sure to be a wonderful exciting time as we welcome our baby girl, travel, and hopefully sell our home. Yes, it is still for sale. Sigh.

Today, tonight and tomorrow, we will be spending time with family and friends while eating more food (Yikes). That LYB challenge is coming at the PERFECT time! I look forward to continuing my exercise journey throughout my pregnancy and the future. My TIU girls have been wonderful in helping me and encouraging me to stick to it. I am so thankful because it has made this pregnancy so much easier than the last.

What are some of your goals for the new year? Do you have big plans tonight?

Happy New Year!