Blackfoot

An afternoon in Blackfoot, Texas.

{near Montabla}

More than a pot of gold

Since we won't be in school on St. Patrick's Day, I used today to do all those cute little Pinterest ideas (also know as killing time until Spring Break).

So anyway, instead of talking all about it I'll just show you.

Here are just a few of my favs.

I have to admit, I am a little partial to the one about me. I mean, I didn't even ask them to write about me and look at how fab that drawing is... not quite sure what happened to my legs, though. But, I think if we're being honest, the Jesus one takes the cake. How cute is that kid? I texted her mom that picture with the caption, "Good job, Mom". Ohhh these babies :)

New purchase!

Just bought this today,

super excited about it!

It will be delivered on Monday, so in the meantime...

on the hunt for fabulous throw pillows!

Big time oops

One of the worst and definitely the

weirdest sunburn of my life.

Notice that lovely, perfectly shaped triangle in the picture? That would be burned and blistered skin. Weird, right? That is the only place that got a burn.

A few weeks ago, I went to the pool wearing a normal swim suit top. However, in preparation for Kristin's wedding, I recently started wearing a top that did not have straps so I wouldn't have those pesky tan lines in all of her wedding pictures. So, apparently this little triangle burn is the product of a wardrobe change- where the normal swim suit once was created a triangle shaped tan line, and sans straps, this is what I get.

It hurts. A lot. I have been attacking my poor little aloe vera plant hourly.

Sorry guys, I know this is a weird one, but I thought this geometric burn was too strange not to share. Big time oops.

Do as I say, not as I do.

Don't be a fool, wear sunscreen to the pool :)

7 in 6

In a few weeks I will be moving into my 7th residence in 6 years. Wow.

• Home
• Dorm
• College Station Condo
• College Station House
• Waco Apartment
• Huntsville Townhouse
• Conroe Apartment

However, this move is a little different because it is the first of 7 where I will be all by myself! I have loved every single one of my many, many roommates but I think it is important to live on your own at some point in your life. So, I am very excited, and admittedly a little overwhelmed. My head is spinning as I think of all the things I need/want to buy to set up. With that being said, if anybody knows of any great deals on couches, end tables, dining sets, or area rugs, let me know :)

Here are a couple of pictures from the apartments, however my actual apartment is quite different. I think this floor plan is a tad bigger than mine, the entry is on the opposite end, the built in is not as wide and is further to the right of that wall, and the kitchen is open at the other end... but you get the general idea!

Just because

Love you girls,

WHOOP

I am so proud to be an Aggie.

Such a deserving team,

a precious coach,

and a really great championship game.

Gig 'Em Aggies!

Spare change

Wishing I could find $145 worth of spare change right now...

Because these shoes want to live with me.

Why must I have champagne taste on a beer budget?

Michael Kors is proud of his things.

Unfortunately for me, his pride has a $145 price tag.

Long time, no see

Oopsie, I did it again- almost a month without a post. Not really a whole lot to report, which explains the posting hiatus. The only thing I have really had going on lately has been my classroom. I got in last week to start working on things and decorating. So here is a little sneak peek at a few before and after pictures- however, it is still a work in progress and not 100% complete, so keep that in mind :)

BEFORE:

Still waiting on my American Flag and the cart in the middle of the room will be for my ELMO- fingers crossed that they are going to give me a projector in order for that little ELMO to actually work haha! One more thing, I have a cute banner to add in that awkward blank space in between the number line and alphabet strip.

AFTER:

BEFORE:

The table below the window is still a working project- hopefully it will hold student mailboxes at some point. The little squares under the "Welcome to 2nd Grade" will have their names and pictures!

AFTER:

BEFORE:
Hi Mom :)
Still have a few spots to fill in on my calendar wall but this is where we will have our little morning meetings! Carpet area will also be used for comfy reading times.

AFTER:
Sooo that's all for now! Starting all of the super fun in-service meetings bright and early in the morning. Real excited. Or not :) But I am excited to meet my kiddos and get the year going. Honestly, I am just ready for it to be about October- we will all be in our routine, everybody will know what to do and how to act and I will feel a teensy bit less like a neurotic worry woman... well, at least the routine part might be ok by October, not so sure about the rest! Start saying your prayers for me now, friends :)
Love you,

Soulmates

2 sweetest friends a girl could ask for.

Love you two so much :)

Another one bites the dust :)

Amber and Greg's wedding weekend in Tyler, Texas

At the Villa di Felicita.
It was AMAZING.

The HAPPY couple and Amber's bow bouquet at rehearsal.

The bride and her maids at dinner.
{@Rick's on the Square, Downtown Tyler}

Bowling in rehearsal dresses and in bowling shoes with no socks...
We really love our bride!

Okay, so there are about 7 things happening in this picture.
I thought it was funny so I wanted to share.
What do you spy? Haha :)

Sweet girls and smokin' hot shoes!

Beautiful best friend. Love you!

Another beautiful best friend,
who also doubles as an amazing makeup artist.
Thank you, love you!

They did it!!
P.S. One of my favorite pictures of the weekend,
courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Perrin :)

Rockin' her sweet reception kicks :)

And the wedding would not be complete
without the Aggie War Hymn! Whoop!

Could not ask for a better weekend and a very sweet beginning for these two! Love you both :)

I'm a big kid now

Drum roll please...

I made my first major purchase as an adult yesterday- bedroom furniture!! Here's a sneak peak for those that might be curious :)


Quick details:
There is also a side table to go with.
& I got the dresser without the top two drawers.
& it's more of a dark cherry color,
not so much that walnutty brownish.
Yep, it's official...
I'm a big kid now!

Belated bachelorette documentation

Last big girls weekend with Miss Amber Storm

We are now in the final days of the

WEDDING COUNTDOWN:

7 days left!!!!

Crawfish boil, aka high school reunion

2010 Crawfish Boil :)

Oh the difference a year makes

I am convinced that my life would be in shambles without a day-planner. Sure, I have my hi-tech, handy dandy little phone that I'm sure I could do all kinds of cool calendar things with, but there is some strange satisfaction that I get from writing things down in a planner then marking them out or checking them off the list. Anybody else get that feeling?

Tonight I found my planner from last year; senior year of college... {enter a time to reminisce} Wow, what a difference a year makes. Out of curiosity, I flipped to this same week of 2009 just to see what Amber, Morgs, and I were up to a year ago, and I have to say- right now, I am missing that life.

We had just finished up our semester of student teaching and were basically killing time until graduation. Big events of the week included things like, Hannah Montana Movie with the girls, Piano Bar, and of course, laying out was block scheduled for the whole week. What I would not give for a day of laying out right now, as opposed to almost 9 hour work days that revolve around the all-enthralling world of TAKS testing. I really don't mean to complain because I am so glad to be working and to be back in the classroom, but I just wish those college days could have lasted a little bit longer. Why were we ever so anxious to be done?

I think a big part of missing that life has less to do with the activities and a lot more to do with the company. I just miss those girls. Every day. So, on that note, I absolutely cannot wait for May 15th to get here so that we can celebrate sweet Amber's last big play night as a single girl and so that I can finally be back together with both of my loves at the same time! Love you, sweet girls :)