My new years resolution!
Jan 19th 2010 | Categories - Fun Stuff
2009 was a GREAT year for for me! I am SO thankful for everything that i have! Health, love, family, and a home! But 2010 has me making resolutions, which I don’t normally do. but I was recently on a photog friends blog and she had a post about how she really doesn’t blog about her personal life much and when she does post they are usually pretty simple, mainly because she doesn’t think she has anything exciting to write about. I was shaking my head in agreement as i read every word. I rarely write about….well… me & my life. So one of my new year resolutions is to blog more…from my heart. 
I wasn’t really sure where to start with this, so I went with a “10 things you may not know about me” theme. I feel as though some family and friends are going to end up commenting about some of these and my only comment back is…..keep it clean and keep it classy! haha
So here it goes….
1) I am OBSESSED with fabric!!! I have stayed away from Jo’Ann’s and all of the online fabric stores I used to frequent because as you can see from these pictures….I need to use some of my fabric before i spend one more dime on more. This basket (which I might add is a sweet find at a local antique shop & I spray painted it white!) holds only half of my fabric and there is A LOT in here.
2) But the good news is that I DO know how to sew! I’m not as good as my mom but another New Year Resolution is to SEW MORE now that I have a baby to sew for! Whoa…nice rhyme.
3) My husband and I have been married for 4 1/2 years, together for 10 (this January) and we were for sure the couple that no one thought would stay together…..polar opposites.
4) We have a daughter…. Leighton Elyce Smith, she will be 8 months old on the 27th. We’re bananas for her!
Just plugging the hat - Nuxie Made - she is PHENOMENAL! I have used her hats for 4 years now and they still look amazing!
5) We have two labradors! One yellow (ace bodacious - Boadie for short) and one black (Boone Cobber - Cobber) although they are normally called by their “short” names we also refer to them as:
Boadie - Bubba, Buster Brown, lil boy (please say in a high pitched voice), and white lightening!!!
Cobber - Cob, sweet boy (please also say in high pitched voice) and black thunda!!!
At 6 months old, we sent Boadie to Daren at Far Point Retrievers for field training for 6 weeks. The highlight of his day is when you get a bumper out. Cobber on the other hand, was your typical “we aren’t ready for kids yet but boadie needs a pal” dog. he is a lover, snuggler, and GREAT guard dog.
6) I have a “picture wall” that has been finished for weeks now, with no pictures. empty picture frames are a common thing in my house…. odd i know.
7) I’m married to a man that i don’t see from September till December.
I LOVE soap! LOVE LOVE LOVE soap! I tend to buy soap that is a bit expensive, however I do let people use them. I like to share my soap!
9) I’m OBSESSED with movies! love them! I wouldn’t survive without netflix. Okay I would survive but let me be dramatic about this to get my point across. thank you
10) I have a slight organization problem. I’m way better about it now though, after finding out we were expecting I made myself realize it was okay to not be organized and clean all the time. On that note…. my cupboards are always organized and so is my fridge …if something is out of place I just move it back. I had to do a full picture of our snack shelf because this is the fullest it has ever been! My babysitter/neighbor erin is probably shaking her head yes right now. if we want snacks we make them… let me rephrase that….my husband makes them. haha cookies, pies, etc etc
Well there were ten things, but I thought I would throw some love to my wonderful iphone and macbook….. oh and mt. dew too.
I hope this was enjoyable for everyone, and by everyone, I mean the people that read my posts but never comment…..hmm…. delurkers! I missed delurker day but here is the stamp for fun…
ENJOY!!!
xoxo Melinda Ann
Steve D. on 19 Jan 2010 at 9:17 pm #
Sharing isn’t just for the cafeteria anymore! I like the post, the resolution, and definitely the last few things listed! Keep up the great work and I’m sure 2010 is going to be a breakthrough for you in every aspect.
Dana Andre on 19 Jan 2010 at 9:38 pm #
Very fun to read. Even those pictures are gorgeous! I’m very jealous. Love your daughters name too, and ofcourse she’s a doll. My son is Landen and I had thought of Layton at one point for a future child. I ended up with two baby girls with A names though. Love your posts.
Jenni on 19 Jan 2010 at 9:42 pm #
AWESOME! I am your sister (and your BFF, duh.) so I do know all of these things, however I wanted to say GREAT POST! I love that there are pics to go with all of your thoughts.
Michelle on 20 Jan 2010 at 9:02 am #
You have an organizational problem? No way, me too! Haha : ) I liked reading the 10 things about you but I knew most of them, or all of them. And when I read “lil boy” and “sweet boy” I said them in the exact same voice that I know you do. xoxo.
Summer on 20 Jan 2010 at 10:28 am #
You would absolutely DIE if you were to look in my pantry…I need your organizational “problem”. I have a 3pm weekday Dew habit, it’s my speed. At least you have the picture wall made! How many times have you photographed the boys? Not one picture is on the wall, in fact they might all still be in the same box they were delivered in…disgusting I know but thank God for your sturdy boxes!
It amazes me you still love your dogs; as soon as my new “pets” came along I lost all love for our two mutts…
Love you and love this post!
Sarah Frenznick on 20 Jan 2010 at 10:37 am #
yay! for blogging more! I have a hard time keeping up on my blog sometimes but also had a new years resolution to try and post at least once a week!
Holly Ellis on 20 Jan 2010 at 11:18 am #
I am one of those delurkers you are talking about. I love coming to your site to read and look at your pictures! They are all so beautiful. However, I enjoyed your 10 things. They were very fun, and like someone else said, it was cool you had pics to go along with your thoughts. Very cute!! =)
Melinda on 20 Jan 2010 at 6:15 pm #
hahaha Well I do like to think of my organizational “thing” as a pro not a con but honestly, I get stressed out sometimes when the house is a mess (my type of mess) when it really is messy I have to fight back tears. haha Sad I know, but it’s true! haha
Melinda on 20 Jan 2010 at 6:16 pm #
haha Thanks Holly for fessing up! I love the delurkers!! I would love them more if they commented every now and again so that i know people really are there. haha
Melinda on 20 Jan 2010 at 6:17 pm #
Thank you Dana! haha Yes I also love the boy version of Leighton. Thank you about the funny pics. Let’s hope I keep these “personal” post coming!
Sarah Osterberg on 21 Jan 2010 at 4:26 pm #
Hey! Time for me to fess up too, I’m a delurker! You are so incredibly talented and I LOVE your work! If things go according to plan, kids are still a few years down the road for us. Once we have them, though, I can’t think of anyone else I would want to photograph them! You capture their personalities and spirit in such an amazing and unique way! Your photos are adorable and so fun!
Stefanie on 22 Jan 2010 at 11:12 am #
Melinda~ I am a delurker as well! Love your work though! And I love Amy Butler’s In Stitiches book — still working on actually following through on making something from it though
Do you like her Little Stitches for Little ones? I’ve thought about getting it, but not sure if it will be too great since I have a little boy 