Tuesday Tidbits

First off- thank you all so much for your sweet comments about my race! Is it weird that I kind of miss it? Well, not the upset tummy, but EVERYTHING else.

Second- I hope you all had an amazing Easter! Growing up Easter was always a fun, candy-filled holiday for me. I never really grasped the significance of it until college. I am so thankful to know and love a Savior who died for me. My family and I went to Emma's for Easter brunch. It was fantastic. We always have a great time during the holidays with each other.

The Delicious Easter Spread

Me & Emma

Dad & Me

Emma's Mom & My Mom

Thirdly- Thank you all for your prayers for my Mom. She is having her 3rd chemo treatment this Friday. This past Monday, she had surgery for a port to be put in. She's doing okay... some good days, some bad. She told me it's better this time than three years ago, so I guess that's good. I would love for her to wake up one day and say "I feel GREAT today!". Hopefully soon.

Today at work we got a TON of new summer stuff in; lots of shorts, polos, summer tops, dresses, etc. I'm looking forward to trying it all on! Speaking of Gap... if any of ya'll can make it out tomorrow, we're offering 40% off one full-priced item! Here's the coupon :o)

Summer Survival Giveaway!

Check out Classroom Confession's Summer Giveaway!

It's been a while...

Can ya'll believe it's August?



It feels like it's been forever since I've blogged! I have been so busy with all these weddings, but now they are over and this weekend I sure did veg out. Seriously. It was great.

I think I messed up my back one of the weekends and each day last week it was hurting more and more, so finally on Thursday I went to the doctor and they did an x-ray to make sure it was nothing serious. They think I just sprained a muscle like deep inside. It felt like my spine was aching, not just like a normal muscle pain, ya know? Well anyway, Saturday I chilled at home and rested and I think it really helped. Yesterday I laid out for a little bit before the rain and got some color- yay!

I know this post is kind of random, but nothing crazy exciting/news-worthy has really happened!

Oh you guys need to head over to Sweet Tea Diaries--she is doing a giveaway a day!

I am also on the hunt for a new job. I've been sending out my resumé and applying to any and everything that I think I might meet the requirements. I'd like to stay in South Carolina, but if I find a super awesome job in GA, SC, NC, VA, MD --wherever, I'll go.

One of my best friends just moved to Philadelphia to work for Boeing. This is a girl from the beach, who went to a private school, then USC then the University of Illinois, now to PA. I'm so proud of her, and at the same time makes me think- if she can do, so can I! I can't wait to visit her in Philly, I've never been and I can't wait to go!

Well, I hope everyone is having a great Monday so far- things are quiet here, don't know if that's a good thing or bad :o) Be back soon!

And I'm off!

So I've finished packing, got my nails done & wedding presents have been purchased!

On my way to Columbia tomorrow for wedding #2 of the summmer!

Hope everyone has a great weekend- be back Sunday with some pictures!

Happy weekend!

Who said Wednesdays were boring?

Not me!

First off- HARRY POTTER TONIGHT! ahhh I can't wait! I know a lot of people went to the midnight showing and I would have LOVED that, but I am not good at functioning off of 4 hours of sleep.

A lot of people have been posting on their facebook about it and it's driving me nuts! #1 because I want them to keep it to themselves after I see it, but #2, one guy came right out and said what happens. I mean, I already know b/c I read the book, but still, shut it dude.

Secondly- The wedding is only 3 days away! I made a pretty comprehensive packing list yesterday and I picked up the couple's wedding gift! The only thing I have left to do is make the rehearsal dinner bouquet from all the showers' bows. Any body have any good suggestions for doing that? I'm gonna look some up on-line, but if you know of any- send them my way!

Thirdly- I gave work my 2 weeks notice today. Ahh, I'm excited/nervous. More on this later!

In honor of such a fun day, I think I'll be hosting a giveaway after all these weddings are over, so be sure to check back in about 2 weeks!

Happy Wednesday lovelies!

Happy 1st Birthday Gus the Bus!

So today Gus turned one. I can't believe it! It seems like we just got him a few weeks ago. I went up to The Baker's Dog today, a local dog bakery, to see what kind of goodies I could score. I ended up getting a mini-cake and some treats for Bailey too, can't leave him out :o) Paul, the owner, also threw in a few free samples of their treats! Gus LOVED his cake and ate it in .5 seconds. Here's to another year Gussy!

Vacay Recap

I am super proud of me and my dad. We were gone for 8 days and we managed to see 17 family members! Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, a grandpa & a great aunt! We stopped in Harrisonburg, VA, West Oneonta, NY, Clearbrook, VA & Springfield, VA. We saw 4 little league games, 2 movies (Transformers 2 & Year One) and 1 swim meet that lasted 5 hours. Went to Dairy Queen (where my cousin has her fist job!) 3 times and went shopping at the mall in Albany, NY and played about a billion games of poker. We also consumed way too many cupcakes, that weren't actually cupcakes at all- more like mini cakes. They were huge! Anyway, here are some pics from the trip!


Ok, I'm not related to this kid, but I had to document this... there were a lot of other guy swimmers at the meet and he was the ONLY one wearing a speedo. My 8 year old cousin said "Oh yea, he's a show off..." haha it was too funny.

My Sweet Cousin Kristina.

Massive Cupcakes.

Me & Joe @ the movie theater.

Me, Apple and H&M. Good Day.

Can't read my, Can't read my, no he can't read my poker face...

Annie & myself at the boys game...

Before the Rain...

After the rain...

I got soaked. Straight up.

Last Day.

Me & my 92 year old grandpa still going strong!

I'm back.

This is going to be short, I'm sorry. A few things...

• Sending out my summer swap package today! (sorry I'm about 4 days late, it's coming, I promise!)
  
  
  
  

• Got the new iPhone 3.0 software downloaded- finally! It ended up not being available until 1 Pm- who does that? Anyway, it's super fun, but I'm a little bummed b/c some of the things I thought would be on the update- are only available w/ the iPhone 3.0 S - so maybe when I can save some money (after all these weddings!) I can upgrade.
  

• So as quickly as it came, it's gone. Yes, the air conditioning unit for work. It worked. Kind of. The office cooled down, but it only made half of the office COLD. So they took it away this morning and hopefully will have a window unit in by the end of the day. But here's the kicker- today, the heat index is supposed to be 105 degrees. Awesome.

• I am getting a pedicure today. My toes look TERRIBLE.
  

• I didn't eat breakfast and I'm starving! Ughhh, hurry up lunch time!

• I have some awards to pass out, so I promise I'll get on that!
  
  

Is it Friday, Yet?

Is it me, or does it seem like Friday is taking a REALLY long time to get here?

I know we had a short week but it isn't feeling that short at the moment.

So today on my lunch break I picked up Gus & Bailey from the groomer. They look so cute when they get their hair cut. They hate it, but they look darling. Check out Bailey, he's totally smiling b/c he knows he looks good.

So what does everyone have planned for the LAST weekend in May?

(Can you believe Monday will be June 1st!)

I am going to Wilmington, NC for a shower for Shannon & Tucker. I'm pretty excited about this one. I haven't been to Wilmington since I was a little girl and it's such a beautiful city. And I'm staying with Shannon at Tucker's parents house- which by the way, I'm pretty sure it's like ON Dawson's Creek. Be jealous. Here is a pic of the happy couple from my graduation last May. They are super fun!

I know I shouldn't, but I went against wedding etiquette and bought somethings not on their registry. I don't usually stray from things the couple wants and/or needs, but I saw these platters at this store & had to get them!

Ok & I couldn't find a picture of the other one on-line, but it's a square, silver platter with two palmetto trees in it. I also got them stands. I feel like they are gifts that they wouldn't buy for themselves, ya know?

Ok bloggettes- yea, I'm going with bloggettes - I hope you all have a great weekend!

Oh & P.S. - Bath & Body Works is having their Semi-Annual Sale starting June 1st. You know what that means- Wallflowers for $5.00!!! It's usually when I stock up and buy for like 6 months.

More awesome summer giveaways!

Ok girls, you have to check out All Things Southern & Preppy's giveaway!!

Tabetha Sullens at Reminisce Heirlooms has generously and lovingly donated a piece of her jewelry for this giveaway!! You must check out her blog if you have not done so!

The winner will be able to choose from 3 lovely pieces of her jewelry:



Swarovski Glass Pearl and Crystal Earrings

OR



Monogram Resin Ring

OR



Multi-colored Crystal Bracelet

I want the ring :o)

I'll be back later for an update on my Memorial Day Weekend!

busy busy weekend!

so starts the beginnings of another wedding season! i do love all things wedding, i can't help it. it's an X chromosome thing i think.

im leaving work a bit early for suzanne's shower/bbq tonight in columbia, then tomorrow morning, i'm headed to greenville for shannon's kitchen shower! it's going to be a lot of driving, but it's totally worth spending a weekend with my college girls who i miss SO much! i have been SO blessed to have met some of the most amazing friends in college. even though i've only known them for 2, 3, or 4 years- i know they will be life-long friends. it's going to be too much fun :o)

i hope everyone else has a fantastic weekend, i'll be sure to post some pics from the showers when i return sunday!

More fun giveaways!

Everyone needs to go check out Misadventures of a Newlywed's summer giveaway! These towels are so cute!