Hello July: We’ve been slacka-lackin round here
Earlier this year, I made it a goal to blog 3 times a week for all you sweet couples who follow along. Since 2020 adjusted it’s man bun, passed off it’s beer and said “Watch this”, it’s been a bit more than crazy ’round here. So far the year has been a bit more slacking off and less doing all the things. But it’s July now and we’re finally back in business, so that means I have to sit here and make good on my goals (sometimes by making shiz up so ya’ll will have something to read… I mean, telling you what’s happening in my own life).
No School? No Problem
As you may already know, my kids have been out of school since March 12th (they were supposed to have an in-service day on the 13th… so they were out a day before the rest of Washington). It’s been a bit of a whirlwind, trying to balance the INSANITY of “distance learning” and you know, actually getting anything done. Now that they’re officially on “summer break” we have more freedom in our days and next week we start “Camp Innovation at home” which is going to be fun. Follow my stories on FB (@mjpllc) and IG (@markiejonesphotographyllc) to see what we’re up to each day.
Hello July = Goals and Plans
On things you don’t see: my behind the scenes for this month is a lot of prep work. Writing blogs in advance, scheduling social media and all those things that will run smoothly while I’m working my tail off this August… August is always my busiest month, and this year is no different with a total of 6 weddings and at least two back to back weekends. I want to be prepared so that when August hits, I can spend Monday-Thursday sleeping… isn’t that what you do during busy season?
July big business goals:
- Blog 3x per week
- One FB post per day
- 3 IG posts per day
- August & September IG posts scheduled
- August & September FB posts scheduled
- Announce featured packages
- Schedule Fall Family Mini Sessions (NEW!)
July family goals:
- Eat dinner before 7 pm every day
- Weekly date nights
- Weekly movie nights
- Camp Innovation Completion
- Revise routines for the summer
Julys “of the past” Review
Since I started my blog in 2016 when I started photographing weddings, there have been a lot of goodies pass by! Check them out year by year below.
July 2019
- This gorgeous Brookstom Creek Wedding went live
- I finally blogged Nicole and Kevin’s Browns Point Wedding
- I took you on my wedding photography journey to 2019
- We fell head over heels for this Russel’s Loft Wedding
July 2018
- I gave you all the reasons to have a PNW Engagement
- You asked how to stage your dream bubble exit
- We covered the Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
- I spilled the beans on my favorite breakfast dates
- Stephanie & Brent’s Laguna Niguel Wedding went live
July 2017
- This colorful country wedding took place at Brookstom Creek
- I loved this Hunter Family Farm wedding
- We gave you tips on creating a DIY Dessert Bar
And that’s a wrap! See you on Friday with some engagement goodness!
