Baby Sassy {who isn't a baby anymore} came out with us. Kind of a strange feeling for her to be 21 now and out on a Friday night with her old big sister.
It was pretty much the theme of the night. Everyone stayed on their phones, so I just felt it more than appropriate to get a picture.
what you can't see is the print on this dress is a bunch of horses...absolutely adorable!!!
I've told this story several times, so if you've heard it keep reading. About 4 years ago, Anthro had the most perfect pair of hunter green boots very similar to these {just no bows}. They were a heft $400 so I said no. I didn't see any way to purchase those while still on a college budget. Well I should have found a way because I have been on a never ending quest for a pair just like them. I have people looking for me...no such luck. These boots are too cute and I believe they just might fall into the same category. I'll find a way. Donations are welcomed.
I bought these earrings a few weeks ago and I LOVE them!!!
How FUN is this bridal shower invitation? If I were the bride of this party, I would bring some amazing gifts. Just saying. And who knows, that day may be coming at some point for me, so girlfriends, bookmark this site!! :)
And since I refuse to invest big money in anything monogrammed or personalized for myself {because as soon as I do, my initials will change...just my luck...wait should I do it then??}, I believe this stationary is the solution to my ongoing dilema.
And for when the monogram is to change, something like this will appear in all of your mailboxes {that is, if snail mail is still around then!!}.
And then when baby arrives {which by the way, I've narrowed down the future children names...locked in a safe. Claimed. They're mine. Don't want to hear it.}, this is HANDS DOWN what I will send!! NO, I AM NOT WITH CHILD.
And I'm almost 100% sure this is this year's card. Send me your addresses!!!
I was literally like a kid on Christmas morning. I watched the Eagle fly and heard a HUGE "War Eagle." That in itself just gave me the biggest smile ever. So I decided to multi-task and give little man a hair cut while I cheered on my beloved tigers. BIG Mistake. HUGE.
Is there really anything more fun than getting all dressed up and heading out for cocktails with friends? Um yes. The process of getting ready!! I got my hair done by my fun buddy, Khrista (pictured above). She taught me the art of BIG HAIR (that's for you, Deck). Trust me, I was VERY hesitant. I was TERRIFIED of looking like a Jersey Shore Misti Dawn and even went to knock on an unbiased neighbor's door for the honest truth. It was big and got bigger as the night went on. As I sat in her bathroom getting my hair sprayed, curled and teased, we joked and laughed while one of my co-workers/friends sat there and watched on a tad bit awkwardly.
Rachel: Chris, on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being, you want to jump off a bridge, 1 you're in Heaven), how much do you hate me right now?
Chris: Are you kidding me? I'm used to this. Having a girlfriend taught me to deal with this and always allow an extra 45 minutes for schedules.
Its fun to be good friends with co-workers. I somehow always do this. Just usually find myself a gal pal. But going along with the theme of my life now, I'm doing things a tad bit differently. It keeps things interesting. You've heard the story millions of times. We HATED each other for weeks. We fought like brother and sister. But somewhere along the way, tossed some of the annoyance aside and became gchat buddies. OH YEH...gchat! I could wax poetically about that beauty for hours. How it gets me through the day. How it keeps me in touch with friends. How it helps me multi-task even more. And in this case, helped start a fabulous friendship full of friendly pokes and jabs mixed in with actual real life discussions. And then invitations to go out to a REALLY fun bar/club where everything is covered. Of course, bring your fun friends Rachel...the more the merrier!! Brother, this is a deal I can't refuse!!
So I was all dressed up, big hair and all, and having the best time ever. Only to get the phone call I've been waiting on for a little over a year. One that I always wondered if it would happen. One that I knew deep in my heart would eventually happen. One that I prayed for thousands of time.
I'm amazed at how God works. I truly am. He took away the one thing I loved the most so that I would slowly fall head over heels in love with Him. He took me on this long, painful but ultimately rewarding journey where I learned that I can't dream of being with the man I love until I fill my heart with the most incredible divine joy that only my Savior can provide. It hasn't been until now that He deemed me ready to bring that earthly love back into my heart.
This time is different. This time, my main squeeze is the man upstairs. He's the one I love the most. I've heard it said so many time, but never have I loved this quote so much.
"A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ, that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.” Maya Angelou
Well Maya, you are one VERY wise lady! Why did it take me this long to figure out such an easy, simple concept?
The process was hard. REALLY hard. But the payoff is even better.
So now, I really have EVERYTHING I could ever dream of...
Fabulous friends, an incredibly fun life, a will for my grace, my little five year old back (**no I don't have any kids for anyone wondering) and a new knowledge of how to tease my hair.
How cute are these salt and pepper birds???
D.Y.I.N.G.!!!
Too stinking cute!!
