One of my all-time favorite posts to write was ‘5 Things to Look Forward to This Fall.’ And while I may not have pumpkin spice lattes and football to anticipate this spring, there are still some pretty amazing things on the horizon. I may even need to pause during this entry to make a margarita in the vita-mix, because something about warm weather seems to call for this cool concoction.
5 Things to Look Forward to This Spring
Weekend Getaways. Aside from my trip out to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Blend Retreat, Dan and I are planning to stay relatively local this spring with mini-getaways to Galveston and Lost Pines. One of our Christmas presents was a trip to the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, but we are holding off on heading out until we can take full advantage of the lazy river.
Hiking. Spring is the perfect time to take advantage of hiking trails. I find that my winter workouts are pretty basic, rotating between the elliptical and running. To get out of the city and to appreciate the beautiful scenery is a spring essential in my mind.
Baseball Season. While football is my #1 sports love, I do love baseball season. There is something so laid back about throwing on a t-shirt and going to a game. I usually walk away with a pretty great farmer tan as well.
Outdoor Dining. Although I am still working on my resolution to become a better cook in our kitchen, I love to go out to eat when the weather is ideal. So many restaurants around us offer outdoor seating. I love sitting on the patio and sipping a cocktail. Not to mention that going out to eat means no dishes!
Pool Parties. Living in Texas, proximity to some form of water is a must. One of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday afternoon is by lounging poolside and barbecuing with friends. Phil Vassar’s ‘6-Pack Summer’ seems to sum it all up perfectly.
Reader Question: What are looking forward to this spring?
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I am with you on outdoor dining. I look forward to just being able to walk more places. Oh and all that summer fruit and vegetables.
Yes! I was just telling Dan how much I love and miss Iowa sweet corn! 🙂
Thanks for this…I wish I could do all these things tomorrow! I cannot wait until warm weather arrives, please come soon!
We had a rainy day here today and all I could think was spring is just around the corner, even though it doesn’t always feel like it! 🙂
ooh outdoor dining! it will be our first spring in our new house and I can’t wait to set up our patio– it’ll be outdoor dining while still cooking at home, but you know I’m going to have a big frozen margarita out there!
Ah, yes! If you have an outdoor patio that can be even better than going out! That is so awesome 🙂
Lady you’re speakin my language over here with that margarita talk!
Haha, yes! Margs are the bestttt! 🙂
Outdoor dining is the best! I LOVE eating outside. I’m really looking forward to warm thunder-storms. Those are my favorite for some reason 🙂
Summer night thunderstorms are somehow so comforting to me! And yes, outdoor dining is so amazing, love it! 🙂
Aww I love eating outside! And weekend getaways. I have so many on the books for this semester I can hardly wait!
I can’t wait to hear about all your weekend getaways!
I always look forward to a margarita no matter what time of year it is! 😉
Haha, touche! I am with you there, girl!
LOVE THIS! I can not wait to go hiking and go for walks outside. My boyfriend lives in a cute small town so I LOVE walking around the downtown when it’s nicer out. This post made me very excited.
That sounds so amazing! I love cute little towns 🙂
I love all of your pictures in this post! It’s snowy here, but all of the things you mentioned sound awesome and are making me excited for spring/summer.
Have a blast at the Blend Retreat! I was hoping to go this year, but my boyfriend graduates from Law School that weekend.
It will definitely be here before we know it!
I wish you could go to Blend, but it sounds like you are missing it for something very worthy of your time-that’s an awesome accomplishment for him!
Baseball yes.. ahmen girl!! Let’s go Phillies!! Whose your team??
Yeah, I love that you are a sports girl! I grew up a Cubs fan, Dan is all about the Yankees, so I will root for them too 🙂
i love those weekend getaways and hope i could get more in this year aswell, def a goal of mine. Baseball season is my #1 sport so i am to excited for words<3 I get so boring in the kitchen in the summer because of all the fruits and veggies I just keep it simple, or go out to eat ofcoarse.
I love fruits and veggies in the summer! They are the best!! Also, so glad to know that you are a baseball girl 🙂
Perfect running weather! In MN, it is usually 50 degrees and perfection for running. I love your song quotes too- especially love me like my dog!
Thanks, girl! That song makes me laugh every time I hear it. That is great running weather!
I think I am most looking forward to being able to be outside, walking my dog and sitting on my balcony overlooking the Mississippi with a glass of wine 🙂 *Sigh*
Ah, the Mississippi, love it! I grew up about 2 minutes up the hill from the Mississippi. I can’t wait to meet you, girl!
I’m definitely looking forward to hiking and baseball season! Although I’m not a big fan of spring, those two are worth it!
Hiking and baseball definitely make it worth it! You are such a great hiker, you’re my inspiration 🙂
I can’t wait for outdoor dining as well– I love grabbing drinks on outdoor patios (like the one we went to on Newbury St. downtown when you & Dan visited a couple summers back.)
I loved that place! I am planning on doing a travel post soon and mentioning that fab little trip! 🙂
Definitely baseball! I don’t follow any teams too closely, but I love the sport itself. I’m also excited about hiking, my birthday and nicer weather.
Ah, when is your birthday!? Mine is in the spring too 🙂
April 6th!
Hiking is definitely on the top of my list of spring favorites! You totally just got me excited again for it. Spring is just around the corner!
I’m so glad! We really are getting close 🙂
Hiking and baseball are two of my absolute favorite springtime activities too…gahhh I can’t wait. This damn snow on the ground is making a pool party seem like a long lost dream haha, I’m hoping summer gets here fast!
I know what you mean, it sometimes feels like spring couldn’t be close when storms like that roll through. Pool parties will be here before you know it 🙂
For the past couple of days, I’ve been suffering from spring fever! I’m looking forward to being outside more and having the windows open!
I love when you can open the windows after the winter months! It is so refreshing!
This is making me so sad that there’s a foot of snow on the ground right now! I can’t wait until I can get outside for a long hike!
Haha, no, this was supposed to be motivation for making it through winter and to the spring! Soon enough, girl, soon enough 🙂
Outdoor dining is the best. I’ll definitely be looking forward to the pool opening too and going to the beach once it gets warmer. Yay for warm weather slowly creeping around the corner!
Outdoor dining is so great! It is seriously one of my favorite things! 🙂
I’m trying to convince my husband to take me to TX this May to visit my brothers. I’ve been to Galveston, and it was so fun! I love TX, lucky weather
Oh my gosh, you should! Dan and I are getting married down in Galveston!! We love it so much. It is definitely my happy place 🙂
Love the song references in this post!
I’m looking forward to grilling outside by the pool, beach days and good books. I’m going to let my nerd flag fly high and say that I can’t wait for April and May because that is when some of my favorite authors release their new books.
Loling at your comment of letting your nerd flag fly high. If that is the case, I am totally with you. Actually, I expect you to be sharing your book recommendations with me 🙂
I need to come visit down in Texas…. I am literally jealous of every single post!
Believe me, it’s not always that exciting! I do like the weather though 🙂
Haha…I keep forgetting what heat you probably have to deal with during the summer. But right now it looks pretty darn good!
It is consistently over 100 degrees, I will make sure to tell you all about it then. And you can share your perfect weather with me 🙂
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