Georgia on My Mind

Over the last couple weeks this girl has experienced life's glorious hardships. Fortunately, the timing of everything has lined up for me to take a visit to Georgia with my kids and find peace in my family and friends. Since I have been in Georgia I have been able to focus on the people that matter the most to me and do the things that make me happy.

Is it not the best feeling to get dolled up to go out for a night on the town?

I must admit the beautification process is my favorite part :)

Last night, I did just that.  

My mom and I picked our outfits and headed to a gig with her band.

#MEOW

I am confident everyone had a fabulous Friday and Saturday!

 I hope each person invested in ONE thing that made them happy this weekend. 

What's one thing you did for yourself this weekend?

Trip Down Memory Lane

Step back to last November and I am 6 mo pregnant.. in attendance with my husband (best man) at an indian wedding in Monroe, Louisiana.  It's made the top ten coolest things I've experienced :)

Isn't she gorgeous?!

To see what I created from JaLynn's dress go here

Wedding program to ornaments here

Belated Birthday Tales

This past April my darling little girl turned five.  The previous birthdays we've had for JaLynn have been low-key where as this year J requested a birthday party with her friends and "lots of gifts".  Feeling a little guilty and some what eager, the husband and I knew we had to do it big this year and throw a bash. A Monster Bash!
We made sure to invite school friends, soccer friends, our friends their friends and family.  Being wonder woman and the creative perfectionist I am- I tackled a large load.  Thank you Pinterest for stimulating my creative mind. 

Decor:

 Washable paint brushed on the side walk

Cardboard signs cut into arrows & painted w/ acrylic

Target helium tank $20

Dum Dum Flower Pot

Monster Cupcakes

Activities:

Easel Paper taped on the back fence with washable paint (big hit)

Monster masks

Stop and go music (prizes)

Sweets:

Frosting tip #3 Hair Piping

Neon food coloring

Marshmellows

A special thank you to our friends that joined us and offered a helping hand. 

We could not have done it without you :) 

Weekend Summary

Weekend Summary:

Fort Mill Water Park

Baby Scooting

Bubbles/Soccer with J

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

Savor Cafe

Plant 21 Salon

          

Daily Smoothie:

2 handed ice 

4 large spoons-Trader Joes french vanilla organic yogurt

1 Banana

8 Strawberries

Handful of walnuts

Bee Pollen

Sickly

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. After last nights festivities I awoke with a head cold and an unforgiving tummy.

Weekend highlights: wedding, chinese takeout, baby's first food, yard work, potluck.

Meditation

Many of us go throughout the day holding our breath and forgetting the most important thing that connects the mind and body.  "Nice long inhale and slowly exhale", I said in a series of repetition this morning. From the fast-paced life and racing thoughts, silencing the mind isn't an easy task. Challenge yourself. Breathe. 10 minutes. See if you can train your mind to just let go, and think of nothing but the breath of air that enters your body.

Happy Friday! Taste of Charlotte this weekend!

Bridal Makeup, Sat. Indigo Photography

Sunday Potluck with friends