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Hi guys! Today I awoke to more snow than I have seen in quite awhile! My boys were pumped last night when school was called off the night before! That never happens so it was quite a treat sleeping in and getting a snuggle day with Jack and Charlie. Who am I kidding…Jack will not be snuggling,too cool for that,  but it will be fun to have them both home today!

 

I am shooting my 2nd winter wedding of 2013 tomorrow! Ever since I shot this adorable winter wedding 3 years ago…I receive so many winter inquiries! It sure is cold, but oh so beautiful!

 

I wanted to share my February Goals with you all! It is fun to see what your goals are and it also keeps me accountable! Now…that’s scary, but good! I am all about being my best self these days and it starts with a plan! Being a creative person…you all must know that this is not my first response, but very important! I am always on top of my business, but personal things like keeping my 30 pairs of jeans off the floor can be a bit of  a problem for me! Can I get a high five from any of you out there? I can’t be the only one? I have my skinny sizes, my normal sizes and my “bigger” sizes. This frustrates my husband to no end! LOL BUT! I am workin on it, ladies! Cheers to less clutter and keeping the jeans in the closet! ha

 

FEBRUARY GOALS:

1.pray more. like really pray. I try so hard to devote time in the morning to time with God …devotional and coffee in hand and I do so well… and then fall off the wagon. Anyone else? ok. I am committing to devotional time each morning after I send Jack off to school. I have an hour before Charlie gets up so there is no excuseI will let you all know how it is going. You can start this too! It starts my day off on the right foot and I feel so much stronger for having looked to God prior to my day.

 

*LOVING THIS DEVOTIONAL!

**there is also an app for this and I have the kids jesus calling. I have been implementing into our morning routine with my boys. check it out!

 

2. Clear the clutter. I am going to keep my desk area clutter free and neat and tidy! I have so many ideas that run through my head that it just becomes this crazy pile of sticky notes and doodles everywhere! A dear friend of mine says…Don’t put it down…Put it away! My new saying! Feel free to use it too! *wink

*I reference this blog quite a bit. Great resources and I know Andrea! Take a peek!

3.Purge the clothes! I honestly don’t wear 1/2 of them! My friend Heather is soo good at this and she always looks great! I am trying to implement staple pieces and less consumption to make myself feel better! This past year I have put on weight and that is never fun, but I am working on that too. It doesn’t mean I should run out and buy all new to make me feel better! 😉 Are any of you feelin me here? I am not alone in this, right??

Another great resource from Simple Organized Living.

4. Be more gentle to myself.  You may be asking…what do you mean? Well..I am gentle to people in my life, but forget to be more gentle to myself. I push myself (which can be good) but then there is that fine line of being too critical of ourselves. I am constantly thinking of how I can improve on ths and work on that. I am all about accomplishing goals and being your best self…but, I need to take one day at a time. Be in the moment with my family instead of trying to improve EVERYTHING in a day! ha So…i am going to make more time for the quiet. To committ to doing what God wants for my life. To stop trying to be everything to everyone.

proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

In all of your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

 

Welp…I think that is a great start to February. Will I accomplish all of them? Well..I think I am work in progress and I will do my best to commit to doing betterBut, the best part is…I am moving forward and have a plan I will check back in with you all! I would love to hear from you guys too! Don’t be shy! This can be a great way for us to be in this together! We can do it!

 

Also..I am going to “try” and post a photo 3x a week! Weekends are sacred so only during the week:) I hope you all come along on my journey! This is going to be fun!

 

 

soo..this is my office. I am keepin it real and showing you the mess I left on Micah’s side while I was cleaning my desk area 😉 I love IKEA, but they didn’t give me all of the parts for my little storage unit hence the top drawer missing and maybe just maybe I need some black and white prints of my family to complete the wall collage 😉 Ya think?? LOL  That will be on my MARCH goals! *wink

ps. the puppykins is an added bonus to my office. And yes…he is my shadow and sleeps under my desk while I work! I LOVE him!

 

Enjoy your Friday!!! I am prepping for my winter wedding tomorrow! If you would…say a little prayer I will be safe on the roads!

 

blessings,

kellyb.