I'M ENGAGED! And after 5 days of engagement bliss, I'm still excited! lol We've picked a date, I have our engagement photography shoot scheduled, I'm researching pre-marital counselors we would like to use, and I'm about to get started on our guest list. Pretty good start, I think. I will be updating the website as we progress and have news to share. Also, I start a new job next week at the Theaters, which means I have money to save up for wedding expenses, and I get to see Hunger Games the day before the midnight premier! I'm suffering through this wedding diet, but it's not easy...I want carbs and chocolate, not this horrible green, healthy stuff! It has already started paying off though, because I'm already down a pant's size, so I guess that is motivation. Tomorrow is the first day of spring!

My man surprised me with these beautiful flowers this morning! I think I've had a pretty productive Tuesday. By productive I mean I remember to feed my fish, take my vitamins, do an ab work-out, and I am currently in the process of trying to naturally dye my hair, as I have a pot of coffee, coffee grounds, unsweetened cocoa powder, and lemon juice soaking on my head. I have some craft projects I plan on working on, and the windows are open. Loving me some spring break! Really though, I'm just ready for Thursday! Anyway, I'm off to browse through recipes I want to try out and make a shopping list. I'm torn between trying a cleansing diet, or just not even trying until after my birthday. Knowing me, I will go with the latter.

Springtime is being shy, but I can almost taste it. More days with the windows open and less with the heater on. My man and I went out target shooting yesterday. The Target? His laptop! SO much fun to shoot up:) The sun was out and warm, the grass was so green, and the lakes and ponds around us were sparkling as we relaxed and enjoyed the afternoon. Afterward we grabbed some Chickflia for dinner before going to see The Lorax. (Which, I don't recommend. Too "green" and agenda filled.) Of course, we all lost an hour of sleep last night, but in the long run I am looking forward to it staying light out longer! I'm also very ready to being working on my tan and ridding my arms and legs of their ridiculously pale white color. My man's at work, and I am just doing some laundry and frying chicken for dinner. Spring break, sunshine, warm weather, and cooking. Life is good :)

Well, baby steps worked and I survived the week and had an incredible weekend. Had the honor of attending the 37th Annual Right To Life Banquet last night with my man. Enjoyed dinner, fellowship, and keynote speaker Andy Barr. Renewed my passion to be more vocal about the Prolife movement and I'm looking forward to getting to speak to a few youth groups soon. I've been searching through Pinterest lately, trying to find nifty organizing tips, because that's my main challenge this week- Get Organized. This upcoming week is going to be special. My man and I celebrate our 1yr 8mnth anniversary on Wednesday, and it's special because it's a leap year, which means we actually get to celebrate it this year and he has the day off. I think we have plans to see Acts of Valor and probably dinner somewhere. I can't believe March 1st is this week too, and I am stoked beyond words for spring! This WILL be the year I become a decent gardener and grow lots of foods to cook with. Maybe I will search Pinterest for some garden tips too, but for now I'm off for a nice Sunday nap.