Looking Forward - April

April's shaping up to be a pretty busy month.  So busy, in fact, that just today I've found a moment to reflect on March and plan my April happenings.

Travel
> a six-day getaway ~ with my favorite guy ~ to Colorado
Celebrations
> it's an important birthday for that same favorite guy!  Wonder if he'll start lying about his age now?
> our daughter ~ BSH ~ is having a birthday, too
> gotta plan a virtual baby shower for my cousin, Indi ~ it's her first baby
Art/Crafting
> one class/week at local knitting shop and "homework" in between
> complete design of the first "greeting card" in my packet
Family Time
> looking forward to the visit by our son and grandson (DS1 and JS1) at the end of this month - plan a party?
Genealogy
> join a local genealogical society
> spend at least two hours each week on focused genealogy research
Reading
> I'm behind on my 2013 book list ~ gotta catch up!!
Exercise and Health
> identify neck/back physician and make an appointment
> get that yearly exam scheduled
> ahoulder-strengthening exercises 5x a week
> walk at least 3x a week
Making our Home a Home
> identify some possibilities for that empty family room wall
> hang that mirror!
> guest bedroom could use a make-over
> what about that outdoor seating area?  ~ decide on the benches!
> family photos - previous two generations ~ choose the photos
Personal Challenges
> research the Project 333 Wardrobe Challenge
> limit computer/iPad goof-off time to one hour a day
> healthy eating might just shave off one or two extra pounds

And as for March ....

It roared in and every minute of it was fun with a capital "F."  I completed two knitting projects, kept up with my reading and started my blog! 

Our eldest grandson and his girl visited and much enjoyment was had playing Shanghai Rummy (I won!!) and Ticket to Ride (Rick won ~ notice that didn't merit a single exclamation point). 

Most exciting of all:  getting to spend nearly three weeks in my favorite place:  Arizona.  I love the heat.  I can feel the energy seeping into my skin, my brain, my very being.  That place just makes me happy.  Don't know what it is, but I do love it there.  Highlights of our visit included a rock star celebration of Emma's 10th birthday, our Peeps Party, a nostalgic visit to Jerome and Easter Sunday brunch at the Wrigley Mansion.  We were able to take an evening to socialize with new neighbors.  I'm definitely looking forward to another trip in May.