Second Quarter Reflection

Is 2012 really halfway over already!?  Where does the time go?  I can't believe it's time for my quarterly update on how my yearly goals are going.  I actually cringed a little bit because I don't think I've been doing very well!  I'm going to make a few excuses, that we have had more going on, with trips and family visiting, so I haven't had as much freedom in my schedule.  So, here's the quarterly roundup on my goals!

1.  Be more active!  I feel like I am failing in this regard, but maybe I am being too hard on myself.  I finished out my Groupon in April, and then spent a few weeks just doing random stuff at home.  We played tennis a few times, or went on walks.  Since I knew some of the Zumba routines from class pretty well, I was just pulling up the songs on YouTube and rocking out in my basement.  Is that embarrassing?  Probably.  When we got back from vacation in May, I started my 2 month deal with Jazzercise.  I was going pretty consistently for about 2 weeks, and then I went to Phoenix and then my sister was visiting.  So far, I haven't done much organized exercise in June, but I was running around at the park quite a bit with two crazy 7-yr-olds!  That has to count for something.  I recently started Jazzercise classes again, and am going to really try going 3 times a week for the next few weeks until my deal expires.  After that, I don't know what I will get myself into!  I need to find something I can be consistent about, that is for sure!
2. Be a More Discerning Shopper.   This one is difficult to measure.  In the first quarter, I did a shopping ban, so I could say I was successful with that.  I have been shopping quite a bit so far in Apr-Jun, but I think I am making wiser choices.  I'm trying to spend a little more money on quality things that I will wear frequently.  And I'm trying to avoid buying trendy or cheap pieces just because they are 7 dollars!  I think I am doing ok, just ignore the crazy shoes I am wearing in these pictures! (9 dollars!).  I am working on cleaning out my closet, and I want to make a list of items I should be looking for, so I have some plan when I go shopping.  Then I might try another loose shopping ban, where I'm only allowed to buy things on the list.  We will see!
3. Be a better wife!  Mostly in the realm of dinner preparation. This one is similar to goal #1.  I am just really inconsistent.  I'll be really good for a few weeks, but then we have things going on in the evenings, or I don't have time to go to the grocery store, and it is just easier to run to a restaurant.  I think this particular goal is going to be an ongoing struggle for me!
4. Be more creative!  Now this one I am totally winning!  As evidenced by my recent DIY blog posts, I've been having fun trying out all the ideas I have pinned.  On a random Tuesday in April, I finally made this monogram wreath for our front door.   When my sister was visiting, we did several fun projects.  I also got creative for my parents' anniversary present.   Then last weekend, John was gone all day Saturday, so I turned it into a craft extravaganza day.  I'm still working through blog posts, but I made a skirt, dyed some old white clothes, and tried (and maybe failed) turning one of John's old dress shirts into a tank top for me.  Wednesday evening, I got together with some friends for a really fun art project.  My nieces told me I was one of the craftiest people they know.  I asked them if they meant "good at crafts" or "sneaky" and they said both.  I'll take it!
5.  Read 50 books in 2012.  This is a lofty goal for me, but I think I can do it!  At the moment, I have read 23 books, which puts me 2 books behind schedule.  I think this is mostly due to June being so busy.  I think I can get back on track pretty soon.  I just picked up 3 books from my hold-shelf at the library, which should all be pretty quick reads. 

So, maybe I am slacking at working out and cooking dinner, but at least I am good the important stuff, like reading and DIY projects!  Wait... maybe I need to rearrange my priorities. 

How are you doing on your 2012 goals?  Any great advice for how I can be more consistent at exercise and dinner preparation?

Outfit details:
Top and cami: Gap
Jeans: Jessica Simpson
Shoes: Target

Royalty

With being gone for a week, and then all those vacation posts, I'm over a week behind on outfit posts.  This is what I wore last Sunday, for Mother's Day.  With the royal purple top and gold skirt, I felt kind of regal. But then I was working in the nursery during church and just did my best to avoid the little hands with goldfish and Cheerios crumbs.

Then we hung out with John's parents for the afternoon, to celebrate the day.  Of course, I had to pose by their "Smith" sign!

I meant to post this actually on Mother's Day, but we got home late and I was tired.  So, a belated Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, especially my own!

Shirt and Skirt: Gap
Cardigan: Old Navy
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Sunglasses:  Fossil

Fiddler on the Roof

Three Smith ladies!

Last week, I went to Fiddler on the Roof - the last Broadway show of this season.  It was a great show, and we had fun, like always!  I think Jersey Boys was my favorite show of the season.  They just announced the schedule for next year, and I'm very excited to see The Lion King!

If your city has Broadway shows, you should totally check out the season ticket options.  It's a really great deal, and you get discounts if you are a season ticket holder.  Our tickets for Fiddler were $5 each.  That's half as expensive as a movie!

My whole outfit is from the Gap.  I really need to be careful about that!