Spring Was Following

  This winter has been very long and cold.  I, for one, am so ready for spring and warmer weather to be here for good.  Bright colors incorporated in my outfit, either in the bottom or top, are a wonderful way I cheer myself up and remind myself that winter can't keep me down.  Denim shirts are very versatile, you can wear them over t-shirts or long sleeve shirts to add an extra layer of warmth on those days that are a little chilly.  Basically, you can think of them as another jacket or cardigan.  Scarves, too, provide warmth not only around your neck but you'd be surprised how warm they can actually keep you.  And don't forget to keep wearing those booties you've worn all winter.  They'll still look right and dress up this cute and somewhat casual look.  Most importantly don't go out and buy something new.  I'm sure you have these pieces in your closet already.  

1. J.Crew Denim Western Shirt in Pale Indigo, $78  2. Mango Minnie and Mickey T-shirt, $21  3. Nasty Girl Fantasize Earrings, $25  4. Pink Mascara African Tribe Scarf, $48  5. Rag & Bone Harrow Boot, $495  6. AE Striped T-Shirt, $20  7. Gap Broken-in Straight Khakis, $22

Title: "Don't Let It Get You Down" by Johnnyswim

The Same But Somehow Different

    I had completely forgotten about my "five things I'm thankful for" posts while I was away.  Not to say that I wasn't ever thankful--but I'm pretty sure I was lacking in gratitude and general appreciation during the most part of my hiatus.  So even though there aren't any photos to go along with my "five things" I still wanted to count them out, if only for my own benefit.

This week I'm thankful for:

Being reminded of the perfection in the imperfections

Being one of the ladies

Being a blogger once again

Being with the whole family (minus MM--we miss you, Petey!!!)

Being blessed by God

 

Title: "Teach Me to Know" by The Lone Bellows

Maybe Something Got Lost or Forgotten

    Has it really been almost a year since my last post?  As time always does, it feels like both forever ago and just yesterday.  I think it's been somewhere around nine months and five days, not that I counted or anything.  Nine months, wow.   

That's

one relaxing week at the lake with the whole family plus three other families & their grown children

one 35mm Pentax camera to tentatively experiment with

one successful self-portrait session plus more than a few that weren't quite so successful

one spiritually blessed week at the beach with some super cool youth from Hernando & one pretty awesome youth leader

one first date followed by seven more months filled with dates and hangouts with said youth leader

 two almost sleepless weekends with young girls after God's own heart

seven birthdays--all celebrated with presents and cheer, even if a few were long distance

four and a half days and four nights nannying two energetic, precious boys

several trips to Alabama all of them producing one treasure or another

one fundraiser, raising money to help abused children, photographed and crafted for

one neverending Christmas celebration

one and a half sweaters knitted--zero assembled

one wall of art perfectly curated

two significant haircuts

countless moles dug up and shown off by the faithful hunter Jack & a few turtles found and loved on by the playful possessive Oscar

one and a half diagnoses of fibromyalgia and an autoimmune something

five alternative treatments

numerous migraine days

one amazingly designed website--from Imaginary Jane--that fits perfectly with my new business cards, magazine, welcome packets, and most of all, my logo--that finally came together with a few special touches from Marissa Huber


Title: "Unofferable" by Half Moon Run