the last week of winter.

I just realized something. This is the last official week of winter -- Sunday marks the first day of Spring! Is anyone else out there as excited as I am about this?

[01.] Purchase a new pair of Toms, for obvious reasons.

[02.] Go blonder... like, TOMORROW!!! {whoop whoop!}

[03.] Fill out loan application and turn in all paperwork, due to Kara and Husband purchasing a house!

[03 B.] Learn everything I can about gardening, so that I'm ready for my new backyard this summer!

[04.] Get a pedicure, due to going barefoot 85% of the time from here on out.

[05.] Make a Spring Cleaning Mix, including my newest guilty pleasure: yes!!!


Are you ready for cook out weather, bare feet, flowers, and sunshine??

February.

Today I saw this little guy while I was walking outside to meet my dad this afternoon {he surprised me with a father + daughter lunch date - so sweet!} It's a whopping 65 degrees today in Richmond, Va... and I couldn't be more excited for Spring!

... I guess today was a little teaser, and tomorrow will be back to wet, cold, winter not-so-awesomeness.

On a positive note, Valentine's Day is coming up! Only 12 more days! In case you were wondering, Valentine's Day is my second favorite holiday [the first being Halloween]...

I'm excited about dressing up and going out for a nice dinner with my hubby.

[Then coming home and cuddling with my puppies over a ginormous bowl of ice cream]

Here's a fun post I did last year, especially for my Valentine.

<3

Enjoy the Moment

I woke up this morning wondering where the week went. It seems like the older I get, the faster life moves forward. Don't you wish there was a "pause" button? or at least a "slow down a little bit" button?

That is why it is so important to cherish every moment. Cherish nature, the beauty of life and those who are easy to love {and also those much harder}.

The more I think about it, when I finally purchase a house {or a condo in the city, depending on my mood} I want to have a fort inside my living room. A place to hide from reality, read a good book & remember what it's like to be young again. A place for my imagination to run to or even just a calm space for an afternoon nap. One day I imagine bringing my children here for a tea party or a time of make-believe.

I hope that as Spring begins to settle in, you take a moment to enjoy life. Really smell the air and feel the warmth of the sun upon your skin. Listen, really listen, to a bird sing. Allow yourself to take an afternoon free of worry - go on an adventure or learn somthing new about yourself.

Life is so beautiful and there will never be another moment like the one before you.

Have a magical weekend :)

xoxo

{ps - Falcore is my favorite make-believe character... ever!}

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No Jackets!

It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! {Mark Twain}

This weekend felt like a vacation. I had forgotten just how much I missed the spring, until I woke up Saturday morning and felt that feeling you get only once you realize that winter is over and the sunshine is finally here to stay. We walked to the river and I wore flip flops. The air smelled like cook outs. Birds were chirping. Ahhh... heavenly! It was so nice to leave my jacket at home this morning. Even with the light rain, everything looks magical in the spring.

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in love with spring!

{i want sean to buy me this kitten!}

It honestly feels and looks amazing outside this morning. I felt so connected to nature the instant I stepped outside and looked up at the sun rising. I must admit, I loved the snow but I am looking forward to the warm weather that appears to be sticking around for a while!

top ten things i love about spring.

1. napping outside on a blanket in the grass

2. warm breezes

3. dipping my toes in the river & enjoying it's comfort

4. the smell of flowers blooming

5. waking up to birds chirping

6. longer days

7. getting out of the gym & running outside

8. sunshine

9. flip flops & pedicures

10. feeling life a little slower.

I can't wait until Spring is here for good... only a few more weeks :)

I think that no matter how old or infirm I may become, I will always plant a large garden in the spring. Who can resist the feelings of hope and joy that one gets from participating in nature's rebirth? {Edward Giobbi}

you are my sunshine.

We're more popular than Jesus Christ. {the beatles}

So I just looked at the weather for tomorrow.... and it's going to be darn near 70 degrees!

xoxo I love you, Spring -- I hope you stick around for a while :)