Packin' up and movin' out...

because...

I will be HERE:

I'll be back soon-ish! ;)



Weekend Recap

To start the weekend off early, we decided to have date night on Thursday at Piola - and it was absolutely wonderful! Sometimes I think he decides we should have date night the night before I leave just to hammer home the idea that I will miss him - and it works EVERY time!

Old Friends

(whose little babies are now practically grown ups! and apparently the only things I took pictures of because they are unbelievably CUTE)

(this is the only group picture I took - I know pathetic - but we were busy playing!)

I know, I know, lots of kid pictures...but did I mention how CUTE they were?!!! :)

Happy Monday! (Thursday for ME!)

Look what the best carpool buddy in the world brought me this morning....mmmm YUMMY - a shake!!

What's in your Weekend Bag?

This should really be "what do I WISH was in my weekend bag" but as mentioned before - a girl can dream alright already. Needless to say my Saturday will be spent by the pool which means I NEED all of these beauties. I have been lusting over #4 since the Resort Collections came out in uh about DECEMBER, and #6 since about ehh March or so :)

 

Weekend Bag by sgrahm featuring tory burch sandals

1. Tory Burch sunglasses, $150

2. Tory Burch jewelry, $145
3. Melissa Odabash Bandeau Swimwear, $180
4. Roberto Cavalli amazingness, $698
5. Laundry by Shelli Segal floppy brim hat, $68
6. Tory Burch sandals, $155
7. Tory Burch logo bag, £137

via pinterest

Yiiippeee :) Happy Thursday, peeps!

Grateful Wednesday

I had a rough start this morning so I thought that this was going to be difficult today (more the reason to do it!) but, as always, God surprises me and is constantly giving (hence one of my "gratefuls" today)

1. Grandmother

I mean who can say that their Grandmother texts you with spiritual, faithful inspiration almost on a daily basis? Yep, this lucky girl can say that! :) She is constant giver - no exaggeration at all. She is loving and faithful, very very faithful. She is my role model and mentor. Grateful is an understatement.

2. Word Among Us

There is this little publication called Word Among Us. They use the daily readings to work up their magic which is a little blurb relating to everyday life. Today's was amazing, and very much needed - here are some favorites -

"Almighty God, the Lord and giver of life, delights in showering his children with gifts. He is so generous that every day he actively looks for ways to bless us."

"Like a waterfall, God’s blessings and grace flow over us whenever we set aside time for private prayer, whenever we fast from self-indul­gence, and whenever we give gener­ously of ourselves. Over time, these gifts change our hearts. Instead of walking gingerly through the day hoping nothing bad happens, we find ourselves walking in confidence and even joy. We find ourselves more convinced that God is with us, always ready to give us a double por­tion of his grace."

"And God is not stingy with his rewards!"

(and as Monsignor would say don't be stingy with yours prayers - pray for others too!)

via Word Among Us - Daily Meditations

3. Faith

I don't even think I need to say anything more than this. It is too massive to right a paragraph about - there are no words to explain it - just gratitude.

"Faith in God includes faith in his timing" - Neal A. Maxwell

via Pinterest

4. Iced Soy Chai

(Iced Soy Chai Tea Latte that is) So after my whole spill about my faith, my Grandmother, and the Word Among Us, I feel a little weird adding this nonsense to the list - but it was definitely something I was grateful for this morning! :)

5. "The Coaches"

Long story short my middle school coaches turned into my best friends. Who then turned into amazing mothers over the course of my high school and college career! :) I get to see the 3 of the 4 girls this weekend. They have been my best friends, have shaped me and formed me into the person I am today. I miss them dearly on on a daily basis. (I, too, can blame them for grateful #4 today)

Here are some oldies but goodies!

Yay! - it's Wednesday which means one day closer to the weekend AND the BEACH! :)

Happy Wednesday (afternoon), Y'all!

Weekend Recap

Thankful

The Water Gardens Friday night

Dessert and Wine for one at Piola Saturday night (more to come on this little adventure)

Counting down until I get to be reunited with these amazing ladies

 (minus Kacey :( But she's in Cali - who can blame her?!)

Brunch, might as well have called it dessert, with my hubby Sunday :)

And the Beach Countdown begins - we will be on this very beach very soon - yippee!

Happy Monday, folks!

This morning I have been listening to my pandora station, Beautiful Girls of course, and it has got me thinking, thinking a lot, sometimes its surreal what we go through on this Earth but at the same time the experiences and people make it all completely worth it all (call it cliche I know). So here is to another beautiful week of life!

Quotes by sgrahm on polyvore.com

Take me out to the ball game...

It was a wonderful evening at the ballpark last night (even though The Rangers played cough, cough HORRIBLE). Nonetheless it was a perfect evening with my mom! :)

(not too shabby - minus the mandatory "ice cream" break - oops!) 

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

(Crossing my fingers that my weekend might result in one of these fancies - doubtful but a girl can dream!)

Please and Thank You!

Want me some :) by sgrahm featuring Clarisonic beauty products

1. Need the curtains and the lamps - please, and thank you! Erin Gates’ South End Home

2. Bookshelves: Totes Amaze Erin Gates’ South End Home
3. no explanation needed - just need them Sam Edelman - Leroy Wedge - Last Call
4. and the obsession with blazers continues...
5. I have heard wonderful things about these - I might need to jump on that gravy train!
6. How about one of these for our outdoor party!