1. I love photography and always have! Now that I'm home and I have a beautiful girl to photograph, my interest in it has grown immensely! It seems like now days, everyone that picks up a camera thinks they are a photographer and I may very well be one of those people, but I love it and hope to learn more and more! I guess you can say taking pictures is my creative outlet! I may never be a professional photographer and am not trying to be one at the moment, but at least Addison will have lots of great photos!
This past weekend, I had the privilege of doing my first "photo shoot" for my friend Amber! It was a lot of fun and I got some good practice. She is expecting a precious little girl in October, so I also did a few maternity shots for her as well. Here are a few of the many pictures that I took for them!
2. Couponing!!!! I've always wanted to learn how to coupon, but when I was working it was just too much work and I never found time to learn! I am still learning and don't ever plan to be an extreme couponist, but I do want to save us some money, especially when it comes to groceries! In the past, if we needed it or wanted it, we bought it! For the most part, I never paid attention to how much anything cost. Losing my salary, really opened my eyes to how much we were spending on groceries and other unnecessary things. I have started getting the Sunday paper and collecting coupons. So far, I only coupon at CVS and Randall's. I haven't been super successful yet, but I have had a few good buys. Or so I think! Hopefully I will have some great deals to share in the future. I have learned that if you search online, there is a coupon or promo code for just about everything! So before you buy something look for a deal first!
This was my first "successful" grocery run at Randall's. Well, the best I have done so far. I got all of this for $27.62 and saved $21.83. That was 44% total savings. Ideally, I would like to save at least 50% but I think this is a good start.
3. Becoming HEALTHY! This is probably the most important and most challenging thing that I am facing! Before Addison, I needed to lose weight, but always had trouble focusing and and being disciplined. I am still having trouble, but I think I am off to a good start! Kody and I have invested in a treadmill. With it being so hot outside, it is impossible to get out and run with Addison and our workout facility in our neighborhood doesn't have childcare, so this seemed to be the best choice for us! So far it has been great! I have been running everyday during one of Addison's naps. I can definitely tell that I feel better, but I still have a long ways to go! I am also trying to change my eating habits. I don't want to go on a diet because I HATE that word, but I do want to change my lifestyle. I'm trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and cut out sugars and processed foods. This is the most challenging thing for me because I love food. But I know it will be totally worth it! Not only do I want to be healthy for myself, fit into my clothes and feel better about myself, but I want to be healthy for Addison. Kody and I are doing this together so I have lots of support. Hopefully before long this will no longer be a struggle and challenge, but will become the way of living for me.
"Do you not know that your body is a temple fo the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 comment:
Awww.. I love them! So cute. Very candid yet slightly posed. Love it.
When I started, it was pure hobby (and still is to a point) and then it grew to actually working with a photographer.. to doing it on my own but still VERY much in practice mode. I don't think I could ever consider myself a pro! Ha. So glad you are getting into it and learning more. It's a great outlet and if this makes sense... stress reliever at times.
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