HAPPY MARCH!!!

Is it just me or is everyone else sick of this cold/freezing/awful/hate it weather?! I've never been big into the snow/cold unless it's Christmas so sunshine and 70's can make an appearance any day now! I cannot believe it's already March 2nd?! Where does the time go? Oh, and if you've been reading this blog you know that I say that almost every time I post. Since the year is pretty much moving full speed ahead I decided to write down some of my March goals. 

1. Focus on my own life. With Facebook, instagram, twitter, vine, pinterest and all other forms of social media it is so easy to get caught up in everyone's life and their "best moments" that you lose sight of your own life. Or maybe that's just me ;) 

2. Choose to focus on the Lord and spend time in my Bible each day or morning.

3. Workout 4x/week (You'll here me say this all the time, but you'll be proud to know I've been sticking with it 3-4x/week!)

4. EAT HEALTHY. I mean, how many stomach aches do I need to get before I realize eating bad is just not my thing. I"m working on it.

5. Plan a get together 1x/week with friends. 

6. Have 2 couples over for dinner. 

7. Read a book. 

Ok, those are my March goals. Pretty attainable I would say. What are your goals this month?

Thankful

As the Thanksgiving season approaches I decided it would be a good time to write a post on being "Thankful." I know we are told daily to be thankful and grateful for what we have in our life, but I believe it takes special moments that really truly allow you to be thankful and grateful for your life. As I've started my new job I am faced almost daily with people's lives and situations, and it has given me an entirely new outlook and appreciation on life. I'm not just talking about clothes, cars, house...etc. I am talking a true and humbling gratefulfulness for my health, my legs, my arms, my family, my husband, my ability to take care of myself and the list could go on and on. These are all things i take for granite on a daily basis. I walk, talk, eat, breathe, live, socialize on a daily, minute by minute basis and don't even realize these are all privileges that many people live without. I'm frustrated if my iphone has less than 10% battery, as if my life will come crashing down without a phone for the day. I know- shallow right? Don't even pretend you haven't felt the same way. I'm not saying I have a perfect life, nor do I want a perfect life, because I know in those challenging moments I face the Lord teaches me things that are valuable, but I know I am blessed beyond measure and have far more than may people. If you have a roof over your head, the ability to eat out on a weekly basis, visit Starbucks far more than you should, shop for new clothes, browse Pinterest whenever you feel like it, talk or text on the phone without question and drive a car... BE THANKFUL. You are blessed. Beyond health and monetary things, I am grateful and thankful for the Lord. His grace, his mercy and his peace that passes all understanding. Without all these things I know the Lord is still my strength and comfort. I am just very thankful, and I hope you are too. Ponder these things, and take a moment to be thankful, grateful and appreciative. I know I definitely have these last few days.

Date Day 1.0

This past Wednesday my husband and I spent our first day off acting like Denver tourists! In a previous post I had expressed my excitement about having a day off together each week, and the first day did not disappoint! First stop... fresh juice of course! :)

This is my favorite new place... EVER! Forget Starbucks I would rather have a delicious fresh juice! Oh, and ignore that mine is almost gone in this picture! ;)

Nekter Juice

Next stop... down town to the new Union Station! We had so much fun! I had no idea how amazing it was inside, with restaurants, shops and even a hotel! I felt like a real tourist and didn't mind it one bit! 

Oh, and of course it's not an adventure without our photogenic photos ;) 

This is his: "Please do not take a photo of me" I mean... if you couldn't tell! 

This is his... "Fine... this is all you get." I'll take it! ;)

I'm so happy to be here!!

This is me trying to jump in front of Union Station. And this is my husband trying to capture it. FAIL.

And one more to show how happy we are! ;) We had the best day and I am so happy we get to spend more time together! Bring on the next week!

Chihuly Exhibit

Right now at the Denver Botanic Gardens is the most amazing exhibit called Chihuly. The exhibit is here through November and if you haven't gone yet, you need to asap! The most amazing glass sculptures all throughout the gardens, and it truly is amazing to see- plus it makes for a pretty fun date night! Here are a few pictures we captured while we were there- and I had to photo bomb a couple of the sculptures!! ;)

Lately

Life lately has been going 100mph that I don't even know where time goes!! I have recently switched to a new job and loving it but I definitely don't have the free time like I used to! In all seasons of life though I always know that The Lord is right there with me and He strengthens me through all seasons of life!! Here are a few of favorite inspirations on Pinterest!!

Be featured!

When Jessica and I talked about creating this blog, we decided we wanted to cover an array of topics-- all things "life," hence our name!  I noted all of the awesome entrepreneurs, network marketers and other business people we are associated with, and how cool it is that they've taken their passion and created a business or organization with it.  

One of my goals is to feature friends with these businesses, to support their work and to share their products and services with others.  If you or anyone you know would like to be featured in our blog, PLEASE contact us!! You may email us at ajlifestyleblog@gmail.com or if we're friends on Facebook, you're welcome to contact us there as well.

We know our blog is still very young and it won't touch as many readers as we'd like in the beginning. With your help we will create a larger blog community and be able to share your passions with (hopefully) hundreds!  We are more than willing to "re-feature" you as our following increases.

Thanks so much for joining Jessica and I in one of our many passions, connecting with people and sharing our life interests!

Anniversary Month

Hey all!! It's July which means for me it is a very special month. July is our Anniversary Month. Wedding anniversary and dating anniversary! Yes, we are that cheesy couple that keeps track of both! I'll give you a little background and hope I don't bore you with all my details. 10 years ago on July 25th (yes, I said 10 YEARS!) we went on our very first date. I remember the day like it was yesterday because I was SOOO excited and yet not nervous at all. The minute we got in the car to go on our date it was as if we were best friends instantly. We had so much to talk about, and the day flew by! Flash forward 5 years and on that same day, July 25th he proposed in the exact same spot. I remember the day was extremely hot, we were outside walking around a lake and he was persistent about looking at the ducks. You would think I would have known something was up, but my clueless self had no flippin idea! I kept asking if we could leave and get water because I was so hot, but he continued to wander around the lake wanting to relax, sit down on the bench, look at the ducks and then... it happened. I cried, he teared up and the moment had finally happened, we were engaged to be married! Then, on July 31, 2010 we said I DO. I remember being so relaxed and care-free on our wedding day, it was the most perfect day and I only cared about one thing: becoming husband and wife. Now, fast forward almost 4 years and I cannot believe we are approaching our 4 year anniversary!! People always say time flies, but truly the time has flown by. We have had many adventures, travels, vacations, date nights, movie nights, lazy days, house projects...etc. and it has all been wonderful. Not perfect, but wonderful. I truly am blessed to say I married my best friend and I couldn't imagine my life with anyone else. The Lord truly blessed me with an amazing man! So... happy anniversary month to my one and only.

Now onto the hard part... Shopping for a guy is hard!!! I have to say guys have it super easy when having to shop for us ladies! I did however find the cutest website that creates personalized date coupon books!! I thought this was perfect idea and you should check it out! Right now they're even offering 30% off book purchases! www.datevitation.com