Hellllllo, February! It’s going to be another full month, but I really think a great month. Since I never posted my January goals, I’ll just note what was accomplished.

Personal/Family – January

• Celebrated our sweet Grey squirrel for his very first birthday.
• Signed Boone up tee-ball for this spring.
• Cleaned out and decorated guest room.
• Hosted our friends, Luke and Jane for the weekend (and took her maternity pictures!).
• Had family movie night…we watched Homeward Bound…it was a big hit!
• Completed yard preparations for playset install (we’ve had it for two days…kids are obsessed).
• Began new Wednesday and Sunday laundry schedule. So far, it’s working!
• Started and kept up with meal planning each week.
• Completed reading Emily Ley’s Grace Not Perfection.
• Had our pictures taken by my dear friend and very talented photographer Alicia White.
• Did “biometric screening” to have our cholesterol, etc. checked.
• Stopped eating all of the sugary things that I love. Some days have been harder than others.

Business – January

• Experimented with project management software (Trello and Asana…ultimately, chose Asana)
• Got featured on the Southern Weddings Blog! See the feature here.
• Implemented Duty Days. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for at least a year. Thank you, Katelyn James! Go to Katelyn’s blog to read about her duty day structure.
• Had my first coaching session with my business coach, Lauren with Elle & Company.
• Ordered new album samples – can’t wait to share.
• Hired and met with our new bookkeeper.

Things to look forward to in February:

• Savannah trip (to photograph an engagement session, but also for some time away with Geoff. Can’t. Wait.)
• Charleston trip (photographing Emily and Greg’s wedding, but also going to try to see the Angel Oak Tree!)
• Crew’s 4th birthday!
• Faith Retreat in Raleigh.
• Family movie night – happening this Friday…we are thinking Zootopia. Popcorn and a treat…the kids LOVE family movie night.

And my goals for the month:

Personal – February

• Make a decision for our anniversary trip and book the trip.
• House projects galore (fix fixture in our kitchen, clean out two closets, begin cleaning out garage, baby proof everything, organize file cabinet).
• Spend intentional time with my baby Grey on his mama day before he starts “school” next month. 🙁
• Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the kids (we usually do heart shaped breakfast, a new Valentine’s Day book and a small treat).

Business – February

• Make progress on updating our Studio Manual.
• Finalize 2017 client gifts and send out Valentine’s Day gifts (keep an eye out in the mail 2017 brides and grooms!).
• Complete second shooting training schedule for Erika.
• Set up my email list.
• Implement blogging calendar (hoping to blog regularly once/week with helpful content for photographers and other creatives).
• Make progress on client magazine.

Hope y’all have a great month!