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Today I'm linking up with Lauren @ From My Grey Desk for this week's Top 5!

1. Went to have my veil measured & made! Don't worry, I am not giving it away. This isn't the final product!

2. Accomplished the first day of school with my little first graders & learned all of their names!

3. Went floor sampling! Choices, choices...

4. Finally got my wedding dress!!! Full story to come next week.

5. Got to spend lots of extra time with my fiance and be by his side when we had to put his pup down. RIP Luga, I know you are happy in dog heaven!

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 This weekend, we are heading over to Tampa for a weekend filled with wedding followup appointments!!

Wish us luck! Have a blessed weekend!

Don't Be Lazy!

Want to see how the first day of school went?

I promise, it was all her idea ;)

And this is what I wore on the first day of school. "Teachery" huh? Well, that's what I thought. The kids thought I was still in high school. I'm guessing it wasn't "teachery" enough for them.

Blouse: Old Navy // Belt: XXI // Skirt: Old Navy

I love chunky woven belts!!

Flats: Michael Kors

Hope you enjoyed!! Have a Sweet Day!

My Wedding Makeup

I have been trying out new makeup lately to find the perfect combination for my wedding day. Here is what I used for my brother & sister in law's wedding:

          {After}                                                                 {Before}

 Face:

Eyes:

 Lips:

Lashes:

Brushes:

As you can see, I use a wide variety of products. Some drug store, some expensive. As a rule, I always go high end on foundation, blush & eye shadow, and low end on items that go more quickly (mascara & lashes).

Overall I truly loved how well this makeup blended together! If you have any questions on the products or the steps I used, please don't hesitate to ask!

 This makeup withstood Miami humidity & my oily skin. Looks like we've found a winner!

Have you ever used any of these products? Do you like them as much as I do?

Sew Excited!

Yes. I am the official owner of a Singer. Thanks to my mom, dad & sis, I will be sewing my life away from here on out.

Pillows, curtains, aprons, totes, blankets.... The possibilities are endless. After a few lessons I think I will be set! Why is sewing such a lost art these days?

To happy trials with my machine!!

What do you like to sew?

This Year

"And out of our life come the beauty and strength of his power and work. While we are alive, our lives are to be lived for Christ and through Christ's power at work within us." Debbie Alsdorf

As I woke up today, I found this passage in my devotional. Doesn't it just beautifully sum up why we go to work each morning?







Today is the first day of school.

This year, I will be assisting two amazing and experienced teachers.

This year, I will learn more about myself & see if teaching is truly for me.

This year, first graders will touch my heart more than I thought possible.

This year, I will drink more coffee than I can consume!

This year, I will observe and soak every bit of information.

This year, I will be thankful that God cares enough about me to lead me in His direction and show me where I need to be.

This year, I will listen more than I speak.

This year, I will teach the gospel.

This year, I will become vulnerable to experiencing new situations and meeting new people.

Are you starting school today? Are your children?

May the Lord bless us, keep our hearts still and fill them with joy this 2012-2013 school year.