Spring Fever!

There are few people in this world that are as excited that it is April as I am! One of the things I love most about living in SC is our seasons. We have 4 very distinct seasons, and for someone who gets bored easily, that's a blessing. When asked what my favorite season is, I always say "whichever one is coming up next" because I anticipate it so much- the foods, the festivals and activities, the holidays, the weather, the clothes- and then about halfway through it, I'm done. I'm ready to move on and get to the next set of foods, festivals, holidays, etc. haha. By late August, I'm craving pumpkin pie and Halloween parties. By early November, I want Santa- Now! When January hits, I start looking at fabrics of daisy print and shamrocks. Now that it's officially April, and the dogwoods are blooming up and down my street, I am tickled pink!

When I have time, I like to organize my grocery list in two parts- things that I must get at Ingles, and things I can get at the Dollar G. Paper products, shampoo, cards, canned goods- usually come from Dollar G. Meat, produce, etc- from Ingles. I'm not sure if it saves me all that much money, but I feel like I'm being smart, so I do it. On occasion, I walk through the book section to see if there are any cute coloring books I can spoil my neice with. Yesterday, I found myself in the garden section. I was amazed at how much stuff they carry! Ever since we got married, I've wanted my own little garden. I tried growing tomatoes in a planter on the porch of our first apartment, but they didn't do so well. I tried growing peppers in a planter on our back porch last summer,.. again,.. it was a flop. I'm thinking I should move onto something else,... like flowers. I love flowers! All kinds, all colors, all shapes,.. I love love love them. I also love the cheesey tacky garden ornaments. Not so much the ceramic gnomes, but I did see some wire flowers that you stick in the ground and they were really tall. I thought that was cute. And chimes,.. there was an awesome chime I saw yesterday there too. They even had potting soil! I started on my garden at the end of last summer, but didn't finish it. It's small, in front of our house, and needs alot of work. I think it'll be a great summer hobby for me. I can't wait to finish what I've started! Pictures will definitely be coming soon!!

Also, this weekend, we (myself and Dan, Lavinia, Natalie, a friend, and my parents) are all going to Lake Jocassee. We're taking a boat with us, so we can travel around the perimeter of the lake and see some waterfalls. I can't wait,.. I love waterfalls as much if not more than flowers. Flowers along side a waterfall? Wow. I may not be able to contain myself! haha. Spring time,.. I love you!

Come back soon for some pictures of me and my spring time bliss!