Financial goals: April was a month of catch up that didn’t have us catching up as I had hoped. One of the reason was I actually was shorted a full day on a check. Hopefully things will start to improve in May

• Pay off Lawn mower by March 2014, so no interest is charged. Payment made of $175
• Pay off all outstanding debt except the mortgage by June–  No progress this month
• Emergency fund to $2000–  This fund has actually decreased again this month. My focus for May will be to return it to the $500 mark.  I would like to have it up to $500 ASAP and $2000 by the end of the year.
• Maintain a budget using a form of the envelope system – Still working well!
• Groceries: Spend $600 or less a month Goal met, and we are on track for meeting our projection for the year as well. , We spent a $564.00 this month. We have decided not to participate in the food co-op this year but instead use of the money for fresh fruits and veggies.

Blogging:  Goal: 15 per month This is my 14th post of the month . Still have not met this goal for the year but will continue to keep working toward it. I am actually pleased this month because I feel I have achieved a good balance with pictures and information.

Devotions: Goal is 5 a week   Goal Met! I am really enjoying my morning time.

Weight: Goal to exercise 3x a week and to be down to 150 by December by losing around 4 # a month. Exercising has not been as consistent as I want it to be and I have realized that I really need to focus on my water intake as well. This continues to be a daily struggle for me.