Lake/Easter Weekend!

I have been so busy enjoying every minute of this Spring Break!! The past few days I was at the lake with my mom and Nan! We had such a great time together! We went shopping, had some amazing dinners/lunches out, and enjoyed the amazing view that we don't get at home! The lake still had some ice, but  there were many spots where the ducks, geese, and swans were swimming in the water (with no ice)!! The weather was beautiful while we were there, which means Spring is here and Summer is on it's way!! We loved watching the geese walk across the ice and sometimes fall through the ice! Haha!

We got home yesterday and I was SOOOO excited to see my baby bear!!! He was waiting at the door for me!!!

My brother is home for the Easter weekend!! Today it's in the high 50's, which is warm to me!!! I'm loving it!! Every Easter, at our local fairgrounds, a sand sculptor (Roger Powell) does an AMAZING sand sculpture of Jesus dying on the cross and many other religious scenes! Today it was jam packed with people wanting to see it! He never fails because it was spectacular as always! It almost brings tears to your eyes how beautiful it is.

 "Welcome To The Common Ground"

 "With God all things are possible." This was in honor of those suffering and fighting cancer.

 "May you come to realize that insignificant as you may seem in this great universe, you are an important part of God's plan." This was in honor of our U.S. Military. Off to the right is the sculptor.

I got this Blue Fleece Double-Breasted Coat from Kohls for 20 cents after Christmas (sorry I had to brag)!!!! Similar to this for $27.80.

I'm going to dinner with my family tonight, so my outfit had to be classy and comfy for walking around the fairgrounds and for going to a nice dinner. What are you all up to this Easter weekend? Do you have any traditions??

Layered necklace from Charming Charlie (last year) similar to this for $10.80!

Pink Dotted Blouse from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this for $22.80.

Khaki Skinny Pants (this year) from Wet Seal for $19.50!!!

Brown Oxfords from Forever 21 (last year) similar to these CUTE ones for $24.80!

Spring Break! Time for White Pants!!

I have seen so many classy bloggers wearing white pants lately and it made me want to get mine out, so why not the first day of Spring Break??? Well, yesterday was the final day of subbing this week before break and I got to color eggs with the kids, which was so much fun!! Surprisingly they did a good job (meaning no broken eggs)!! Yay!!! I enjoyed sleeping in and waking up to the sun shining today! It's been a great first day of break! I baked some apple turnovers for breakfast (breakfast of champions)! I'm such a sweet tooth, so I had about three..oops!! Ha! Now, I'm packing and heading to the lake for a few days with my mom! Nan is planning some fun things for us to do while we are there! I'm excited, but of course I will miss my baby Bear. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

Floral Necklace from Amazon (NOW) for $13.99!!

Pink Oversized Bow from Forever 21 (this year) for $2.80, similar to this for $10!!

Lauren Conrad Chambray from Kohls (NOW) for $30.80.

White Skinny Pants from Forever 21 (last year) similar to these for $15.80!!

Breckelle's Riding Boots from Amazon (NOW) for $31.04!

Snow Day in Spring?!?

So this week is Spring Break week for the city schools, but for county schools break doesn't start until Thursday. I was supposed to sub today, but we had a snow day!!! I knew we were supposed to get snow, but I didn't think that meant we would have a snow day!! Haha! All day I have been watching Netflix movies and cuddling with Bear!! It's been so great!! I wore a comfy, cozy, snow day in Spring outfit today!! Happy Monday everyone!! All of you who are actually enjoying Spring weather, could you please send some to Ohio!! It's still snowing here!

Floral Scarf from TJ Maxx (NOW) similar to this one for $14.99.

Turquoise Hi-Low Top from TJ Maxx (last year) similar to this for $22.99.

Open Ruffled Cardigan from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this one for $24.80.

Black Leggings from Forever 21 on SALE 2 for $10!

Taupe Riding Boots from Amazon (this year) similar to these for $26.99!!!

Friday Fun!

Yesterday, I was subbing for a reading intervention teacher and honestly, every time I sub for an intervention teacher I am so bored!! They have so much down time! She had planning time at the end of the day for an hour and fifty minutes!!! She had things for me to do and I did them, but I still had so much time left. She has planning time with many teachers on Fridays too, which were supposed to be 50 minutes each and oh my goodness they lasted 5!! Let's just say, it was a very relaxing Friday at work. Haha!

Last night, Wally was helping out with a Pheasants Forever Banquet. He is a part of the organization. Now, I think I've told you all before, but he is a big hunter. He has hunted with his family since he was 4 years old, so this is pretty important to him. I wasn't so sure about it (I'm clearly not a hunting fan), but I surprisingly had a great time! I had a hard time figuring out what people wear to an event like that, but I think I chose the perfect outfit. Everyone was in jeans and nice shirts or tops. Yay!! I wish I would have gotten a picture with Wally (he looked so handsome), but he was so busy that I only got to eat with him and chat with him for a few minutes here and there. I was so proud to call him my man, seeing him running around helping everywhere he was needed. He's the best! This is what I ended up wearing and I guess everyone kept telling Wally how cute his girlfriend was. Haha! He kept telling me I looked beautiful too (brownie points for him)!!

As you can see it was so bright and sunny! I'm squinting and trying so hard not to close my eyes! :)

Pale Pink Layered Necklace from Forever 21 (Birthday present) and only comes in Fuchsia now for $6.80! 

Khaki Blazer from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this for $32.80!

Lace Collared Blouse from TJ Maxx (this year) similar to this for $27.99 with extra 20% off!!

Big Star BKE Jeans from The Buckle (last year) similar to these for $69.97.

Chestnut Boots from Charlotte Russe (old) similar to these super cute ones for $17.25!!!

Here is a picture of the first time I went hunting with Wally, which was this past Fall! I was freezing my buns off!! Still not a big fan of waking up super early and sitting alone in the quiet, dark, freezing cold woods (So scary!!). I made the best of it though and there were some positives about it. I loved watching the sunrise and listening for sounds of animals! I tried making camo look cute! haha!

Dreaming of the Beach!

Spring Break is next week for all of the kiddo's around here, so I'm constantly hearing about teachers going to Florida and students going to Disney World or on a cruise!! I am BEYOND jealous!!! I keep telling them to pack me in their suitcases, so I can come too!!! They laugh at me, but I'm SERIOUS!!! I'm excited for Spring Break, but I'm not going anywhere fun! I would love to escape this freezing cold weather and go on vacation!! I'm already on Spring Break mode because I honestly didn't want to do anything to my hair today and I have been so tired. I'm ready for a break! Anyone else ever have those days of not doing anything to your hair? Haha! Also, you can tell I need a vacation by the nautical, beachy things I wore today! TAKE ME TO THE BEACH! :)

I received my giveaway prize/ birthday present from the beautiful Lindsey and Amanda at Oh Buoy Boston in the mail yesterday!! They are so sweet and I absolutely LOVE my Edgartown Bracelet!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Here is what I wore today and how I wore my new bracelet!!! 

Beachy Necklace was a gift from Wally when he went to the Outer Banks! He's the best!

Chambray Dot Dress from Target (Birthday Present) for $27.99!

Brown Tights from Kohls for $6.99

Breckelle's Riding Boot from Amazon for $31.52!!!

Girl's Week!!

Sunday morning my Step-Dad (Pat) left for a business trip to New Orleans. I have since regretted going with him to enjoy 70-80 degree weather because we have had snow and freezing rain!! We had an unexpected snow/freezing rain day yesterday. It was nice to have a day off though because I got a lot of stuff done and even took a workout class in the evening! The class was called "Booty Beats" and it was so fun and I was disgustingly sweaty afterwards (kind of a good thing I guess). Since Pat left and doesn't get home until Friday it's a girl's week with my mom!! So far we have enjoyed the season premier of "Dancing with the Stars" and have had some yummy girl dinners!! It's always fun to have girl time and my mom is my best friend, so it makes this week even better!! I hope everyone else is having a wonderful week? 4-day week for me and Spring Break is next week!! Yay!!

Black and Silver Bib Necklace from Forever 21 (2 years ago) similar to this for $20.

HOT Pink sweater from Forever 21 (Christmas present) similar to this on SALE for $11.46!!

Belted Gingham Skirt from H&M (few years ago) similar to this for $43.39

Black tights from Kohl's for $6.99!

Black Patent Rhinestone Flats from TJ Maxx (last year) similar to these for $14.99!

Another Wonderful Birthday!

First thing when I woke up on my Birthday, I walked downstairs and Pat (my amazing step-dad) walked through the door with balloons!!! I was so surprised!! It was a wonderful start to my day! He got zebra balloons (I love animal print!!)!

I got on Instagram and found that many of my friends were posting throwbacks of me just for my Birthday! I have some pretty awesome friends!!! Here are some of them.

Then, it was off to one of my very best friend's bridal shower!!! It was so fun to see all of my friends and celebrate the beautiful Bride-to-Be (Whitney)!! They were so sweet and sang "Happy Birthday" to me and made me blow out a candle on a cupcake. Haha!

After the shower, I went to dinner with my family and Wally! My brother Tommy came home for my Birthday! It was so special! We went to a restaurant called "The Whistle Stop Inn", which used to be a train station and now it's a restaurant. Trains go by almost every 5 minutes, both ways! It's so fun and they have wonderful food!! They of course sang to me again and gave me a small cake to share with everyone. Haha!

When we went home we had my mom's amazing "Strawberry Pie" as my birthday cake! I'm not a big cake fan, unless its Wedding Cake. Haha! I have no idea why it's so good at weddings and not when I bake it! I'm weird. :)

It was a wonderful Birthday!!!! I am truly blessed!! Here is what I wore!! I had to wear my new floral pants!! You can't see the colors very well because it's so bright!

Pearl Embellished Shoulder Sweater from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this for $24.80.

Floral Skinny Jeans from TJ Maxx (NOW) similar to these for $24.80.

Black Pantent Flats from Delias (few years ago) similar to these for $16.80!