Friday, September 30, 2011

Just A Slip


dress, diane von furstenberg; sandals, havianas; sunnies, prada

There is nothing like the sand beneath your feet. I lived in this dress all week, during the day it was a easy beach cover up by taking out the slip and viola - a beach cover up. For night I just re-attached the slip added my favorite wedges and it's the perfect dress. It's a complete two for one. Before my trip to Miami I was longing for the sun but now I am all tanned out. I'm actually now looking forward to the colder months that lay ahead.

a good week!

i'm choosing to look at the half full portion of the glass
& call it a great week.
the empty portion of the glass does include
not one, but two of our cars needing some major financial work done on them.
but back to the full portion...

the girls cheer tonight with the varsity for the Homecoming game
&
they both have the dance Saturday night.

the forecast is a beauty too
with lows tonight maybe at 49!
fall has finally arrived!

the week in review....















spirit days for HC week
complete with some love for Harry Potter


for celebrity day, madison went as kim kardashian.
that child bravely added a little "junk in her trunk".
before she left i laughed & told her...what if people think that big rear end of yours is legit!?
she didn't care.
she's always been brave with her fashion statements!

(emi wasn't in the mood for early morning photos but she did participate)


school picture day for the little one
who didn't really look so little that day....

savannh & her buddies made the road trip to Ole Miss for the game.
small world...bailey has become friends with one of smk's buddies from kindergarten!
are they cute or what?
pretty girls in great dresses & boots
seersucker trousers on trevor
& a bowtie on cody.
SEC fashion at it's finest!





the Ateam of lunches at home:
turkey, avacado, sourdough panini

homemade pimento cheese with spinach & fresh off the vine tomatoes.
guilty pleasure indeed!

and a sushi treat one day too.





forgive me if that sunflower already made a blog post.

& let's hear it 
for pumpkins in the house!


may your weekend be filled with wonderful temperatures
cool breezes
 pumpkin spice lattes
& heirloom pumpkins too!
2011 Christmas Preview from DaySpring

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

spectacular sunsets & a spectacular senior

the sunset was absolutely spectacular last night.
undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking i've ever seen.

it was the perfect weather to have the top down on the beetle
so caroline & i thoroughly enjoyed our ride at sunset.
we listened to the Glee soundtrack
& then i taught her the words to "have you ever seen the rain".
a little classic rock appreciation moment thanks to Creedence Clearwater Revival.
it was my favorite thing of yesterday.

we had to stop & pick up some supplies so she could create a model of a plant cell.
we had continued to watch the colors of the sky blow our minds.
as we walked into hobby lobby, i wanted to ask for the microphone 
& announce something along the lines of...
" attention shoppers, put down your craft supplies,
 go outside
&  be wowed by the amazing sunset".
but i refrained.

when caroline & i walked out
it was still stunning.
while my humble canon would not have captured its grandeur
i would have loved to be shooting with that sun as my backlight.

we stood on the sidewalk for a second
& i encouraged her
to give God a hand.
so we stood there
& applauded God 
for His own masterpiece.

you know, i doubt the sunset really has to be all those shades of marvelous
but He is an artist
& i think sometimes He loves to blow our mind
with something like a splendid sunset
to remind us He's in control.


~~
i love my abby!
she & her mama are two of my most favorite people.ever.
i told you that bailey, savannah & i headed over 
& invaded her Homecoming evening
with silly antics, goofy jokes & paparazzi style obnoxious photography.
that's what friends are for anyway!

she & her bestfriend were stunning!!
i love few things more than capturing the laughter
& giggles of teenage girls.


abby, you beautiful girl
you were you own version of spectacular
& you blew our minds!
don't ever let anyone tell you anything different.
love you sweet girl!



oh & ps
the boys have a bit of a tradition
which involves shopping at the local thrift shop
for their attire.



 The heavens declare the glory of God,
   and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
Psalm 19.1