Lace and stripes!

Lace and stripes-

I LOVE this lace skirt! It goes so well with so many different tops! I love it because it reminds me of pink pionies. 

I got this skirt at target! $12(clearanced)

My top is originally from express- but I got it at a thrift store! $4

My sweater/top is OLD I've had it since I was like 8! Haha, ok maybe exaggerating a bit. My shoes are actually from my weddin! :) love them!

Myself is old also (can't remember where I got it sorry)

And my broach was a gift from my sisters mother in law. She knows how much I love vintage broaches! 

It sounds like it supposed to rain but it's gorgeous right now! :) hoping the rain skips us!

Prayers and thoughts go out to the families in Oklahoma! My mind has been on them all day! :( 

Rehearsal dinner!

Te rehearsal dinner was beautiful! We went to a cute restaurant called Chesapeake and it was so pretty! All sailor/nautical decor! Loved it!

I wore my navy and white floral skirt from a thrift store, a navy blue undershirt from wet seal, and a peach sweater from goodwill. I wore my nude heels and gold braided headbands. I had a good time! So glad I got some pictures to remember the wonderful memories I made with my beautiful cousins! 

Here comes the beautiful bride!

Well yesterday was the wedding! It was beautiful!! It went smoothly and perfect! The bride looked amazing!!! And the bridal party ll got to choose our own black dresses to wear and black heels! It looked very good! :) I've included some pictures to show you how the wedding looked! :) 

Bachelorette party... I hear wedding bells

So my cousins boyfriend FINALLY asked her (after 4 years of dating) to marry him! We had a most fun time at the bachelorette party! We had sushi (I ate fried rice, no sushi for me!) and then got our nails done! (I have the ugliest hands ever sorry!) and then went to Walmart for a bridal scavenger hunt! So much fun! Then we later went to a friends house and had cake and presents for Maggie (the bride to be) we had so much fun! I wore a casual blue skirt with a mint colored undershirt and jean shirt. With a teal belt to pull it together. We got Starbucks! So yumm! And then I made her bridal bouquet! I put pictures here ⏬ to show you how I did it! :) hope everyone has a wonderful day!! 

Little rays of sunshine

The sun is out again today,
There's no rain clouds getting in the way,
I enjoy this weather every year
Because it bring me happiness and cheer
With sun so bright it's rays shine bright
It reminds me that God created this amazing light.

Keri's wearing a striped dress from Maurice's
Shoes from coach
Black bag from Nordstrom
Eating from pretty mint

Her heels and earrings remind me of the sun rays so bright And bold! I love those bright touches to a more simple outfit!

"Spontaneity at its best!"

On a bright and wonderful day, I'm sitting at my (usually clean) desk. While staring at the piles of files and work on my desk my phone vibrates, as I reach across my desk and pick up my iphone5 with its cute little peacock case (from eBay) that has jewels falling off of it, I read a text from my dearest husband..."we have plans tonight, don't make supper" .... As I read, I feel my heart start to skip, *what could he have planned?* I thought... As my thumbs gently tapped the screen I replied "what do we have planned?" I anxiously await a reply! Waiting and waiting and waiting finally my phone vibrates again. I begin to read but no answers other than "dress casual and comfy" .... Casual and comfy? That's my kind of outfit!! So I start thinking about what I can wear. I look at the clock and see that it is 11:00. I think to myself *only 11:00!? Now 4:30 will never come!* I pick up my favorite pen and start back into my working, hoping the day will go fast!
4:30 finally came and I saying bye to my coworker. As soon as I get out the door I feel like running to my car but I contain my excitement! I get home and start picking out my outfit... I find my striped navy and maroon shirt that a friend gave me and I put my favorite (comfy) jean skirt on from goodwill. I then decide on a lace vest from 15dollarstore.com to pair with it and matching tan socks. I decided to grab a sweater just in case I would get chili and I chose my vintage inspired navy and maroon military inspired sweater from the thrift store I town. I grab a leopard belt that I've had forever and my brown riding boots from Windsor.com. I decide last minute that I will take my favorite gold vintage inspired cross body bag from a garage sale because I didn't want to carry a big bulky bag around on our little adventure! We head out the door and I climb into the car excited like a little kid! We head down the road and listen to our favorite tunes till we get to our destination.... My favorite restaurant ever..... Spaghetti factory!!!! I instantly designated my husband to take the pictures for the blog because I LOVE the building! So here's the pictures! ⏬(Down there)
I decide on my most favorite meal ever... Mizithra cheese and brown butter spaghetti mixed with marinara sauce!!!! Can you say yummy?!?! I ate every last bit of it!! Needless to say my husband had an amazing spontaneous surprise night planned for me and I enjoyed every second! :) I'm so blessed to have him in my life ❤

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Without being a mother I can't say that I know how special this day is.... But since I have a mother I know that this is a day to go all out in letting my mom and mother in law know how special they are and how thankful I am for them!
God has blessed me with an amazing mom who is the best example I could ask for! She is a Godly, loving and caring person!! I am constantly blown away by her creativity and advise! I wouldn't make it a day (or supper) without her! :)

My mother-in-law is a blessing! She is a strong and beautiful women who has shown me what a parent should be to their kids! She couldn't have given me a better husband and I thank her so much for that!

My sister is an outstanding person! She can do ANYTHING! just like my dad. She is so strong! Even though she's been through a lot she pushes on and doesn't show when she is hurt. She is raising three boys and is doing a great job! I see her love poured out to them time and time again! She is a great mommy and I love her so!

I have two sister in laws that are great moms also! I am shown examples of a mom time and time again and I have received great advice from both of them! I love them and look up to them both!

Then there's this girl named Keri that I work with... She is a mom to a cute little boy who is madly In love with his mommy, he is smart and polite, and can sing the star Spangled banner at 2! She prayed for him everyday and with him at every meal. She shows him love and gives him praise when he does good. She devotes her heart, life and time to her sod and family and I respect her as a mom. I only hope I can be half of the mom she is to her son. God had blessed me with her friendship and I think it's for more reasons than to just have a blog. I think he put her in my life to help me through things and he'll me learn how to be a mom when I need to be. I couldn't thank her enough for all she does and the love and support she gives me! I am thankful and I wanted everyone to know it!

If you are a mom I hope you had a wonderful day, if you are not... I hope you got to spend it with your mother or a special women in your life that influences you!


Now for clothes I was a little boring today... Sorry! But I will share with you the hand-me-downs I got from my mom!! :)

Shirt (sister gave to me) jean shirt - target socks - Burlington, skirt from a thrift store, and belt from body central.

Goodnight and God bless!!!!