Friday favorites: new beginnings
I love the start of each new season. It always feels like an opportunity for new beginnings and fresh starts. That is especially true of spring, which is naturally the season of rebirth.
This week brought my first trail run of the season. I am so lucky to have the beautiful Jordan River Parkway so close to home. The trees are still pretty bare, but the grass is starting to turn green. Running in nature is so much more fun than running in circles on the indoor track; though I must admit I got winded faster. I guess there’s something to be said for the flat, climate-controlled gym track.
I decided a fresh new season deserved a fresh new hairstyle. Not so different from my old style, but shorter and more layers, which means lighter and bouncier–perfect for spring. (Please forgive the photo quality. My selfie skills are not up to par.) This also represents the first item checked off my Spring Bucket List.
Speaking of hairstyles, Tessa tried these new ones for herself and her little sister. Not bad. We may have a stylist in the making.
Not to be outdone, Piper has a new skill as well–cursive writing. They haven’t gotten to the capital letters yet, but all lowercase works for me, especially when the message is so sweet.
What about your week? Were there any new beginnings? What made you smile?
New beginnings…what a great way to think about spring. This week I went a bit crazy with shopping. Oh dear. I’m not usually a shopper! But, new pillows and sheets (a great spring thing), mulch for the yard, a new chair for the living room (on my to do list for 4 months), tarot cards (new learning thing), new bras (post breast cancer thing), and a FitBit (inspired by a few blogging buddies exercise programs). Whew. I think I need to stop my new beginnings!
Love the little girls hair…wish I had such skill! Yours looks super cute too. (My one inch trim doesn’t count as new hairstyle…nor can I braid like your granddaughter.,..no hair things on my spring bucket list!)
It sounds like you’re off to a wonderful spring, Pat–new things for the house, the yard, and yourself. Perfect. Have a fabulous weekend, my friend!
I had my first sleepover with my grandson Dax whose in first grade. We had lots of fun and now we’re headed to the dinosaur museum!
Have so much fun! I love you!
Hi, Christie – I also love the new beginnings that the Easter Season brings. Your new hairstyle is adorable. I look forward to following your Spring adventures!
Thanks Donna. Happy Spring!
I had my hair cut a little shorter recently and I like the change. Spring seems like a great time to try something different like that (although I’m not sure my husband noticed anything different… but he’s a boy). I really envy your wavy hair!
Spring is definitely in the air here and we are enjoying the warmer weather. I’m not sure I did anything “new” but I enjoyed a beach walk with good friends – that made me smile for sure!
Thanks Janis. My hair has gotten more wavy as I’ve gotten older. One of the few things that has gotten better with age. ? I envy you being able to walk on the beach. Enjoy!