Yes, indeed has it really been 4 years since this??

Because to me, it feels just like yesterday.

Thanks to an email today with this lady we walked down

memory lane together. Her brother (Will) graduated from MSU

this past weekend and sat in the same section we did

on our special day, so of course we had to walk down memory lane.

And I love where I am right now in life, but it certainly is

fun to be able to look back down memory lane

and see how far each of us has come. 

Yes it has been four years since we all have gradated from here

the greatest place on earth, Mississippi State. 

And trust me not a day goes by when I do not wish that I 

could have a coffee date at the bakery, be talking

with Mrs. Donna in the SA Office, have a Delegate

office hour, and of course have the

chance to walk across the Drill Field.... I can say

that the Lord is ever so faithful. I took away a degree

from MSU, but more than that I took away life experience

and some INCREDIBLE friendships.

We have already been through Weddings, new

jobs, promotions, and of course moving to new cities.

More so I know that there are only more life

curve balls ahead that each of us never expected.

Somehow though nothing has changed between these people

that I love dearly....our friendships have only gotten stronger.

And While we have football seasons to reunite us 

there is nothing like a random email or a phone call to 

connect us all back together. 

Beyond that though I know that my life has still been touched

by having these precious friends in my life. And although

we are beyond the walls of MSU, their influence on my

life is ever present. 

While it has already been only 4 years we have already

seen the changes in each other, and know that the Lord already

has more changes ahead for each of us. 

However I know that I have been blessed with incredible 

memories and sweet friendships. 

I certainly never would have told you I would be where I am in

life, but that is the funny thing about life, only the Big Man

knows what is truly going to happen. 

So as the years go by..... I can honestly tell you 

some things just never get old or go away. I still laugh, cry, and 

celebrate over the these precious 4 years. 

And I have learned that true friendships never fade and

only get better with time and even across states. 

And of course that reunions make for even great memories

To celebrations ahead, moves, and life changes...

may the Lord continue to bless the years ahead. 

We certainly are all still big kids in my eyes.......

High Five Friday

I hope that you all have had a wonderful week. 

It has been a productive one on this end for me for sure.

My Favorite New Items to Share with you

1. J.Crew Brompton Straw Clutch

(LOVE it in the tan and in the Orange Color)

2. Florence and the Machine

I just discovered them and they have such

a unique sound to their voice. I am a big fan.

They also sang Dog Days of Summer which

I am sure that many of you have heard.

3. New Fun Nail Polish Color for the season

Who's the Boss by Essie

a baby blue/grey really pretty on the fingers

4. I love this new journal, I was given it

as a gift and thought it was a perfect fit for me

and my stage of life right now.

"She's a Dreamer, A Doer, A Thinker, She Sees

Possibility Everywhere." 

What a great reminder for us all in life. 

5. Fun New App  for your Iphone Called 3 initials

It allows you to be abel to create a 

personalized monogram for your 

Iphone. Something fun and makes

you be able to make your 

phone your own. 

Happy Happy Friday!! :)

Meet my 5th Graders

Well today was my last day with these bunch of kiddos. :)

This was my group of 5th graders that 

I have been with 

all year at Restoration Academy. 

I have had my 

share of long division, spelling, and multiplication

work all this year. 

Who knew I would get to go back

and remember Greatest Common Factor trees. 

They have probably taught me more than I have

been able to help them with their studies.

While I have loved this class so much 

(they are a super energetic bunch) I have had one 

special friend that I have bonded with 

ALL year long!!

My sweet Trevion 

He is a bundle of fun and is one of the most

ENERGETIC children, needless to say

he cannot sit still for more than 2 minutes.

This is the fun face I get to see each week.....

He for sure brings joy into my life and has

helped me with my patience. :)

It sure has been a fun filled year and I cannot believe

that the year together with this group is already over. 

^"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:16-19

High Five Friday

Happy Friday

Some of my new favorite finds this week.....

Strawberry Flavored Water

Could be my favorite new drink for the Summer

Love this new (well new to me) song by Rosi Golan

She has such a peaceful voice which makes me 

fall in love with her..and she is from London

which lets just be honest is a double bonus.

Random discovery this week at the grocery

store and one that came at a perfect time for Summer.

It is SOO delish and adds such a yummy taste to Water

These eyelet shorts are my new favorite item at J.Crew
I fell in LOVE at first sight with them
and then eyelet print just made me love it even more.


And only I would fall in love with a jacket as
Summer is approaching.

The Instride Stripe Jacket from LuLulemon

LOVE!!!! 

Have a great weekend ahead! :)

Out and About in Bham

Well last week our Sunday School class headed 

down to the Barons game to watch our own

Birmingham Barons take on the MS Braves

we of course picked the one night it would be in the 40's to

go to a baseball game, but it was so much fun. 

Lindsey and I of course had to support Babe Ruff

Barons vs. Mississippi Braves

and then the fun only continued as we had a night

out at Workplay.

Workplay has to be one of my all time favorite places 

in Birmingham. If you have not been you need to 

make plans to go to a concert sometime soon. 

Megan, Erin, and I got dressed up for our 

night at Workplay

First Up....

Andrew Ripp

He is a new favorite of mine and you

should take the time to listen 

to him if you have not heard of him before.

"Peace Like a River"

He is SOOO good!!!

Then of course up was Dave Barnes

(who never fails to disappoint)

Live Version of "Mine to Love"

written about Dave Barnes' new Baby

Dave Barnes in Action

And it was a fun week in the city for sure, but even more

today is a very special day....

Happy Happy Birthday to Miss Mamie McIntosh

She is my "person" in life and I am beyond thankful

for your encouragement, your friendship, your godly

advice, and your thoughtfulness over the years. 

I would not be same without you in life for sure. 

Happy Birthday.

Mustard Seeds

Well I am so happy to be able to blog about 

a store that I have

loved before I even knew the owners or were able to call 

them dear friends as well.  Really...I have always 

wore and had Mustard Seeds products since I was in 

Elementary school and it was not until a few years

ago I made the connection that Janice was one of the 

owners. Talk about a small world. 

Mustard Seeds has now officially opened a store

in the Patton Creek shopping center in Hoover

right next door to Zoe's.

They have the best gift ideas and all of their designs feature

encouraging scripture. 

And of course they are also known for their t-shirts...

There are so many cute designs to choose from I know it

will be hard for many of you decide. I am in love with 

all of the bright colors for summer. 

And of course there is even a MSU representation amongst

the Auburn and Alabama designs. 

"hear the bells ringing they are singing" 

The store is just precious and I hope those who live in the

Birmingham area will be able to come by and support.

The Grand Opening is THIS Saturday

Hours from 10:00 to 5:00.

All He asks is that we have faith the size of a Mustard Seed and

I hope that you will come and support these incredible

women and their own business adventure. 

You can also see their goodies here as well

http://www.mustardseedgirls.com/

Look Out SEC

So last week we had our Conference Ending game for kickball

and let me just say it was an intense game.....

We played a team called CraneWorks 

(Local Birmingham construction company) and they were

intimidating to say the least....but that did not stop us.

This is their cooler....enough said. Included was a large

speaker system and a GPS. Really....yes really.

Our team rallied together and held on strong and 

WON!!!!

OH yes we won 3 to 2 and could not be more excited

Just Kickin It after our win 

And we were Conference Champs #1 in our league

and going in as a #1 seed to the playoffs.

So bring it on....kickball gets to keep going!!!!

And of course the 3 of us were the MVP's of the game...haha

Well we love to have fun together for sure. 

Just Kickin It until then.....