High Five for Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren (formerly, from my grey desk). 

One. Spring. 

Here in Eureka there are trees where instead of petals falling off of the flower, 

it's the bloom! Crazy! What are these called?

{so romantic.}

{not sure what this bloom is. cherry or pear?} 

Two. Coffee. 

This town (these towns, multiple small ones) has awesome coffee!! 

Mike and I are hooked. If you love coffee, please come visit us and we will introduce you.

{oh, coffee. I love you.} 

Three. Cute days! 

I love when I have a cute day. It's encouraging. It should also be noted that 

I only brought 2 t-shirts, 1 sweater, 1 long sleeved shirt, 1 cardigan, 2 tank tops, 1 pair of yoga pants, 1 pair of leggings, a set of PJs, 2 sweat shirts, 

2 scarfs and the necessary under things for the clothing brought up here. 

I am only up here for 3 weeks. I have done laundry 3 times. 

My weakness is shoes. Please don't ask how many I brought. 

{i love this attire. I'm glad this is going to be an everyday look for me.}

Four. Hiking Boots.

Speaking of shoes... I left my tennis shoes at home on purpose accident. So, I had to buy hiking boots. Oh my goodness. These are great! Good ankle support. Great traction. COMFORTABLE. While I was trying on another pair I kept one of these shoes on to compare. After I walked around the store a little bit I got to thinking, "Which shoe is on my left foot?... I guess that's the sign for which one I'm getting". Yes, they were that comfy. 

I'm glad to have a pair boots to take me hiking.

{hiking boots. many adventures shall be had and much shape shall I get into.} 

 {redwoods. they're tall.}

 {fallen trees.}

 {Hubby and I call this "the love nest"... Not because of us,

it just seems like it would be a good one. it's all hollowed out....}

{I love this photo.}

Five. Bridal Showers.

I co-hosted a bridal shower on Saturday for my future sis-in-law. I love Kristyn. She is a great girl, loves Jesus and is such a blessing. 

We had such a fun day of games, good food, friends and blessings!

{the only picture I got from the bridal shower. i'm bad at the photo part.} 

{pin wheel. crafting for the shower.}

How was your week?

What are your weekend plans?

High Five for Friday!

"Yay! Friday!" is my normal feelings toward Friday.

 But, this week, I'm sad it's Friday. 

I'm sad because that means my bestie Riley, has gone back home.

 As for the highs of the week, it was hard to just pick 5...

ONE. Riley + Visiting = girl's night all day, every day!

I'm so blessed to have people who will come and visit me! 

Riley and I have been best friends since kindergarten. 

That's almost 20 years of friendship. 

While she was here we did lots of makeup and hair and crafting! 

Riley is a makeup artist. If you live in the SoCal area you should book her!!! And if you live in Kansas City you should book her too! That way I get to steal her. ;) Be sure to check out her website http://www.rileyhagel.com/

via her facebook page

TWO. Olivia + Visiting = sister time!

Not only did I get to have Riley here, but my 13 year old little sister also came out! AHH! We had so much fun!

 Olivia taught Riley and I how to make flowers out of scrapbook paper. I for see a future of visits that including crafting and a lot of DIY stuff!

 Olivia is here until Monday morning and we have a lot more to do planned.

 Yay for shopping, soccer games, family time, Easter, dates with Livey and the hubbs, and more crafting!

my beautiful little sister, Olivia

THREE. Car Registration.

I'm SO thankful my car is finally registered! 

Oh the things that make us happy as adults...

FOUR. Salary.

When I started my new job, I became salaried. 

I love it.

 I always know exactly what's coming in. 

AND I can take a week off and not be wigging out about money.

FIVE. Hard Work.

All of Mike's hard work has almost paid off!!! 

This coming week is his last week of clinicals and then

 we drive to Memphis so he can test for his National Registry. 

My husband is a hard worker and I admire him for it.

I know it's been a while since I've posted. I would like to say that next month will bee much better, but I'm not sure. I will be traveling A LOT for work so we shall see!

Be sure to link up with Lauren over at From My Grey Desk

What are your top 5 highs from then previous week? 

I always love hearing from you and I view this blog as a way to connect with you!

Pinteresting Pins

Yay for pinterest!

Feel free to link up!

Here are top pins for the week.

This bathing suit. Adorable. Pinned here.

Veggie humor. Pinned here.

Such truth! Pinned here.

Casual, comfy, cute. Pinned here.

I would love to have this. Pinned here.

Awesome fish bowl. Pinned here.

I will go here someday. Where is here? Sanibel Island, FL
Pinned here.

I die. Pinned here.

Classy, fun, feminine. Pinned here.

Sweetness. Etsy. Pinned here.

What is your favorite?

Happy pinning and be sure to link up!

Love you friends!!

Pins and Highs

So... I kinda fell off of the face of the blog world for a while. 

What can I say? I've been busy!

Last week, we were in Colorado (post to come). This week, I left my old job and started a new one.

 ooh-rah!!!

So, we'll start with a recap of what I have loved on Pinterest recently
 and then a few highs.

1. This is so true. Story line not even close. Popularity is the only thing they have in common.

Btw... these faces are of the actors in the upcoming movie.

Pinned here.

2. I can't wait to wear maxi skirts come spring.

Pinned here.

3. I love this color! So vibrant and perfect for Spring and Summer!

Pinned here.

4. Oh, Target.

Pinned here.

5. Seriously. May I please have this room?

Pinned here.

Which one is your favorite?

Now for the "highs" of the last couple weeks.

1. Received a job offer.

2. Accepted said job offer.

3. Went to Colorado with the hubby.

4. Started new job.

5. Loving new job.

Stay tuned for more fun posts covering how - to's from crib/baby mobile - to changing the passenger side mirror on your car!

Love you friends!

High Five for Friday

It's about time I joined this link party. I'm linking up with Lauren

From My Grey Desk.

High Five For Friday is meant to help us take a step back

and remember the things that have been

enjoyed or that you are thankful for.

Here we go:

1) I went on my first business trip this weekend.

We were in Orlando, FL for the AFRDS show.

We stayed at the Peabody

(the hotel known for the ducks).

{duck soap}

2) If I had to choose some one to do a

business trip with, it would be this girl

(Mary-Catherine, not Snow)!

{Myself, Snow, and MC at the airport}



3) I needed to be reminded that I have a

pretty awesome point and shoot camera.

I'm trying not to be too angsty for a new one...
The below picture is of Leona Valley, CA (home)
in 07 or 08.

{photo taken with my point and shoot... unedited}

4) I LOVE my Gap jeans!

Don't judge the price tag... 

they are worth Every. Penny.

{favorite jeans}

5) I got 10 hrs of sleep on Monday night.

I'm hoping for much more this weekend!

{google image search...

Please click the image

 for the link.}

Make sure to go check out Lauren and have a fanTABUlous weekend!