emerald...

I can't remember if I have shared this necklace with you all or not... I bought it in Memphis and it popped back up on the website here recently.  I absolutely love it and get compliments like you wouldn't believe over it!  I highly recommend it if you love a good statement piece... it's great to wear with just a tee or all dressed up in a lbd.  

Want it too?  Just click here.  

caring...

"Some people care too much. I think it’s called love."

Yep, that's me.  I care too much... about a lot of things.  I can't help it!

Some people may find this strange... but I truly mean it.  

My dad even calls me his little girl with a big heart.

At the end of the day... I would rather care too much than too little.

{this little quote is by winnie the pooh... snatched from quote book}

fresh greens...

I love fresh vegetables... especially from my mom's garden.  I can't get enough of them right now!  My mom has an amazing selection but what she doesn't have I end up buying at the grocery.  

My favorites...

squash, zucchini, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, avocado

My best combos so far...

{bare in mind, i'm very simple when it comes to food... like to keep it simple and just add pepper}

steamed squash and zucchini

cucumber and tomato soaked in Italian dressing... perfect little salad

triscuit crackers with a slice of tomato and sliver of avocado... yum

blanched asparagus... borderline amazing 

tuna, avocado, and tomato... great on a cracker or with a fork

veggies on the grill are always great

Steamed broccoli used to be my go-to veggie... but for now it's on the back burner.  I am definitely taking advantage of my summer selection.  

except onions... please hold the onions year round

it's HOT...

{tiny lights}

I love SUMMER!  But can I tell you what I love more than summer...  air conditioner.

:)

simple urge...

I've been trying to save my pennies here lately... I'm moving next month so I want to be as prepared as possible.  Because of this, I've tried not to shop, eat out, or spend any extra money at all.  The not eating out doesn't bother me... but the shopping.  I practically live in a Forever 21... which means I have to have will power.  Well, I have... but it only lasted about 3 weeks and then I got the itch.  I wanted new things!  Pretty things!  Easy things!  Fun things!  It just so happened that everything we've been getting in lately I have absolutely loved... loved.  So I allowed myself to spend a bit.  I got a few tops and a scarf... not bad!

I then, on my way home, stopped in TJ MAXX because they had these shoes I had seen a few weeks ago and I just couldn't stop thinking about them.  So, I told myself if they were still there then I could get them... if not, tough luck!

They were there... and I got them.  I also picked up some little trunks to assist in the organization of the moving/storage process next month.   They are perfect for my jewelry and head pieces. 

All in all I kept it pretty reasonable... no major purchases.  I'm good until I get another urge which shouldn't be for another few weeks.  I hope!

Happy Friday All!

Bought it... worn today with body con, sandal booties, and a head wrap.  I like to keep it easy on these hot summer days.  Love it!

{forever 21}

brush strokes...

This dress belongs in my closet.

{forever 21}

Cody and I escaped to the river this weekend... it was just what we needed.  So relaxing!  

{I didn't get any pictures because I forgot to charge my camera... so here's a camping pic from last fall.  Different time but same location.  We love this spot.}

Happy Father's Day Daddy and Pops!!!

I love you both very very much!

happy dot...

{marc by marc jacobs}

Perfect for a towel, sunscreen, magazines, ipod, water bottle, and maybe your favorite bubble gum or candy... for some time at the pool that is.   At least that's what I keep in my pool tote!  

Happy Friday and I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

{hotze eisma}

Mmm... love this.

{studded hearts}

Stunning.

{sea of shoes}

black and white...

{this time tomorrow}

I want her dress!!!  I can't find it anywhere and I highly doubt I will be making my way towards an H&M anytime soon.  In the meantime... this little number below is a great alternative.

 

{forever 21}

love this too.

{forever21}

too cute.

{forever21}

sun-kissed...

{rachelvail}

Umm... I did it again.  I spent the day at the pool yesterday and ended up with quite the sunburn.  Why???  I didn't put sunscreen on.  Why not???  Because I had only planned to be out for about an hour... and I normally would just get a little sun-kissed.  How long where you out there???  Approximately 3 hours because I got caught up on the phone with an old friend.  

Our conversation was so good - and so long - that I didn't even realize I was frying my body.  I believe that's what you call a true friend!    

Have a lovely Sunday... I will be staying in today!  :)

oddities...

ODDITIES... we all have them.  I must share with you one of mine.

Yes, this is it!  I love it... and I am 100% completely addicted to it.   It doesn't seem to odd just yet... but wait!  Can I please tell you exactly how many of these little tubs I own???

I have... one next to my bed, one in my bathroom, one in the living room, two in my car, one in my purse, one in my make up bag, one in my gym bag, one at my computer at work, two in the back room at work, and then two more strategically placed in my spots at Cody's house... not to mention the couple in his car because I got him on board too.  

I think that's it.  Call me crazy but I've used it for years and I can't live without it... and with all of these in my usual places I never have to.  

:)

tgif...

{zippercut}

it's friday... finally

Totally forgot to mention... saw it, loved it, want to see it again.

As for those who have negative things to say about SATC 2... don't care.  I loved it!  I will say the humor in the very beginning was a bit forced... but that's it.  Still love it!

Why is this still happening???  51 days already... with all of the technology in the world today you would think this problem would be resolved.  Heartbreak.

just a little surgery...

I mentioned I bought this...

I don't know about you but pretty much all of the dresses at Forever 21 are a bit too short for me to actually wear as a dress.  I always end up wearing them as tunics or even tops.  I was determined to make this one work though... so I did a little surgery.  I know how to sew but it is definitely not my favorite thing to do during my free time.  Did I put my unused sewing machine to work???  Absolutely not!  I did put my old seam ripper to use and let the seam out of the bottom.  Since it's such a casual dress I just left the raw edge and now it's the perfect length!  It literally took minutes and it's barely even noticeable... with the weight of the fabric the crease fell right out and the previous stitch line is no longer visible.  Yes yes yes!  

  

quick recap...

So I mentioned a recap of my trip... I'll give you a brief overview.  It was amazing!  The best part... being with my family.  Mexico was beautiful and so much fun.  The ship was amazing as well and so relaxing.  I must say my spa appointment was one of my favorite parts!  I really and truly got treated like a princess for the few days I was gone.  It was perfect!  My dad is awesome and I am a very lucky girl!  

Thanks again Daddy for such an amazing vacation!

adore...

 

        

I love these right now...

1) Flowy Top... perfect with jeans and so comfy

2) Olive Silk Dress... looks amazing on

3) Mineral Wash Top... perfect for summer

4) Vintage Lace Top... so sweet

5) Tie-Dye One Shoulder... bought it - absolutely love it

6) Sheer Polka Dot Top... why not???  Cute and easy

enjoy!

getting back...

{via ridingpretty}

Wrapping up a great weekend!  

Cody sometimes talks about "getting back to neutral," as in back to the norm.  It's so great to have life switched up a bit here and there but there's nothing like getting back to neutral.

Still playing catch up with reality... I'll be back soon.  

Until then, enjoy a couple pics from my trip.

Daddy and me... looking like a lobster.

These girls are amazing... and so much fun!

Lil Bro and me... after an entire day in Mexico.

Yet again... sometime between snorkeling, the beach, MARGARITAS, mexico, and the boat.

My brothers... minus one.  Before the ship left!

When in Mexico...

Pure relaxation... on the top deck. 

I'm back... and I had an absolute blast!  Details coming soon.  

This is me and my dad... love him very much.