My Week in Photos

Hey y'all,

I know I have been MIA but I thought I would catch you up in my world through a few photos. I hope you all had nice long weekends. I know personally I am so tired and I might need to go grab a Diet Coke soon! Also if you hate really long photo posts you might as well skip this post!

Quick OOTD:

Cardigan: New York and Company

Tank: Old Navy

Skirt & Scarf: Target (scarf is now $5!)

Bag: Kate Spade

Our apartment is almost all together.

 I love how we turned this book shelf into our wine glass and cookbook collection.

Another quick OOTD (ignore my bath room clutter)

Top: Old Navy:

Capris: Target

Cami: Aeropostale

Bag:Philip Lim for Target

My weekend wear(running errands)

Top: UNC Class of 2012 shirt

Shorts: Nike Tempos

Shoes: Rainbow FlipFlops

My other weekend wear (teaching Sunday School)

Top: Summit Kids shirt

Jeggings: Target

Shoes: Rainbow FlipFlops

Last week started the Hosea plan on #SheReadsTruth and I highly recommend joining in even now!

I have been loving this salad: Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, salami, mozzarella, balsamic vinegrette and garlic olive oil!

My tickets arrived!

My work friends and I all took the plunge and ordered season tickets for the Durham Performing Arts' I love New York season of musicals. I have a musical almost every month from now until June!

Sunday was a day of celebrating LJ as she married WS! I am so glad I was able to catch up with so many friends(and sorority sisters) like MScott here.

Some of the lovely ladies at my table.

  

The gorgeous bride! Now LJS!

Also, one of the other guests and I had to take a picture of our matching Kate Spade book clutches!

Her clutch. Mine.

Yesterday, I was able to grab this picture of the capital building on my way back home after the wedding brunch!

Other happenings, my Lilly After Party Sale purchases have all arrived!

I bought way to much La Croix water at Aldi this weekend

My room is slowly coming  together and I am loving this little space I made for my quiet time/devotionals.

Speaking of devotionals, Love God Greatly's Esther study started yesterday! The book of Esther is one of my favorites!

How was your weekend? Any caffeine in your sight this morning?

Weekend Update

Hey y'all,

This weekend was pretty jam packed and not with only babysitting or teaching Sunday School although that was mixed in as well.

The weekend started Friday evening with a quick dinner, running to the grocery store and then heading to my friends' book club! In February we were discussing John Green's The 
Fault in Our Stars which I reviewed a bit last January. It was interesting to see everyone's thoughts about it and I am glad I was not alone in people who were not in love with the book. Next month's book is The Sword in the Stone (it's part of The Once And Future King by T.H. White). So if you have read the Fault In Our Stars or The Sword in the Stone please leave a comment with your opinion on the book!

After book club I headed over to babysit for a couple of hours, translation I watched the 30 for 30: The Price of Gold on Netflix since the kids were asleep by the time I arrived. I guess I am having Olympic withdrawals already but it was an interesting documentary on the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan story. I know that NBC aired a special called Nancy & Tonya on the day of the closing ceremonies this year so the story will never really go away.

Saturday morning began with a quick run to Rite Aid to grab wrapping paper and a card for Laura & Chuck's wedding that morning. I must say I am disappointed in Rite Aid though, the wrapping paper was expensive ($5) for a small amount of paper that was thin and ripped easily. I know you pay for convenience but next time I will have to not procrastinate and hit up Target. Rant over. Then it was time to get ready for the wedding.

The wedding was beautiful, although a bit cold since we were outside and for some reason NC decided to freak out with freezing temperatures. Luckily, the heaters were a lifesaver and our table was under some heating as well. Laura was a beautiful bride and the moment she 
walked out with her Dad I began to cry. The ceremony was so meaningful and filled with lots of prayer, laughter and heart and yes I cried some more. After the ceremony it was time for hor d'oeuvres:fried green tomatoes, vegetarian spring rolls, and chicken biscuits! After that we began brunch: biscuits, eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, grits, fruit, and waffles. YUM! Then the party began and yes more crying during toasts and the father daughter dance. I am so happy for the new Mr & Mrs! There are a few photos from the day on my Instagram as well.

The rest of Saturday was spent at church teaching Sunday School, attending church and then heading to dinner at Firewurst and ended the night at Mary's enjoying homemade cinnamon rolls. Sounds like a perfect day to me.

Oh, and Saturday I received my February necklace of the necklace club from Caroline G Shop. It's the White Teardrop Necklace. I believe the necklace club is closed but Carrie posted an opening not to long ago on her Instagram so follow her for great inspiration and deals!

Sunday began with my typical babysitting followed by a trip to the gym. I recently (Thursday) signed up for the Girls on the Run 5k on April 12th which means I have 6 weeks to train to run 3+miles and I have not really run since June. So there is that so I was expecting to have a rough time yesterday but I hopped on the treadmill and was able to crank out 0.5miles no problem. I thought to take it easy so after my mile (walking and running) I hit the elliptical. Then a quick shower and lunch happened before I called my Daddy to go over my taxes. It was a long call and I misplaced a sheet of paper so I kind of destroyed my room but it has been found and this week the room will go back together somehow. Then it was off to babysit for a family attending an Oscar party and staying up until midnight watching the big show. 

Anyone surprised by an of the awards? Favorite dress?

How was your weekend?

HAPPY WEDDING DAY L&C!

Hey y'all,

Today is a big day! The first of my really close friends is getting married! I met Laura through Phi Beta Chi and we were both in the Sigma AM class (pledge class). I am so blessed that we were put in that class together since then were we both English majors and had a few classes discussing Brit Lit together, suffered through CHEM 101 together, discussed the problems of Pre-Cal & French classes, giggled over VeggieTales (she's Larry and I'm Bob) and spent so many hours catching up at McAllister's discussing life, boys, faith and books. 

This girl is so special and I am so happy for her and C. They are so perfect together and I know the Lord brought them together to support and love one another. I mean, if you look at their engagement photos from Emily March Photography you can tell they are such a happy couple just from their smiles. I am sad that this union means Laura will be moving far away for a while but I know that they are meant to be. Let's bring on a wonderful wedding celebrating their love!

 BEST WISHES TO THE FUTURE MRS.

The Sweet Tea Society.

Hey Y'all,

Yesterday when I was checking out some of my favorite blogs and Pinterest I stumbled across Southern Wedding's newest adventure, The Sweet Tea Society. I am a huge fan of Southern Wedding's Magazine and their beautiful website and I might be a little biased since it is based out of Chapel Hill, my former college home but head on over to their website and I am sure that you will agree that they host some beautiful southern affairs. I posted the graphic below about The Sweet Tea Society and you can read more here and snag your own badge to join The Sweet Tea Society HERE. The premise behind the society is while we all love a wedding but to focus on the relationship and marriage behind the wedding. While I am not currently in a relationship I do have many friends in long term relationships, some engaged and even some already married.Although I have a pinterest board for my future wedding I have my parent's marriage (over 30 years strong WOOHOO!) as the ultimate example for life after that one day. As a hopeless romantic I will of course wait for the perfect guy not just to experience the wedding day so I might have to wait a few more years but it will all be ok since I would rather have a long and fulfilling relationship and marriage than focus only on the wedding day so I of course signed up to be a member of The Sweet Tea Society. Will you sign up?

Via

Via

I hope y'all have a lovely start to your weekend! 

Peace and Blessings,

jDl