Now You're My Whole Life

Oh Wednesday! I love you! There are so many reasons to love Wednesday, but one great reason is all of the cool blog link-ups. Jamie over at This Kind Of Love rocks it out every time with her link-up. Click on the pic above to go share your Wednesday love! I am LOVING that my Dad had his 50th birthday last week. He had a great day, great meal, and great laughs. {sis at R.L.} {Greg and Ryno showing their best smile} {Ryan and me enjoying the great company of my fam} {Dad was super excited about his birthday!} {Is my mom not absolutely gorgeous? Wow, I love this picture of her!} We went back to the house after dinner and enjoyed a glorious brownie dessert that Mom made. Daddy opened presents! We all are blessed with a father like him! I love him! Thursday and Friday, Mom held her sewing classes. They were super successful! I am so proud of her. I also love that she took the time on Friday afternoon to help me sew this little number below! I wore it out on a girl's night with Carr...

Seriously! Why didn't I think of Pinterest. As women, our brain doesn't compartmentalize things like men. If you don't believe me, Google it! There are tons of people that have done the research. I believe that's why we NEED Pinterest! I know that my brain is constantly thinking of photography, family, Ryan, decorating the house, recipes, friends, school, ideas for the classroom, church, and the list goes on. It's also not necessarily in that order. My point: Pinterest solves this issue. When I want a new recipe, I can head over to the site, click on recipes, and they are all there. It is perfect. So, without more rambling, here are my new pins! Source: None via Dana on Pinterest {I need this across from my washer and dryer, way better than the medal rack or shower curtain bar} Source: fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com via Dana on Pinterest {I made these on Sunday morning with reduced fat PB and reduced fat croissants ...FILLING and AMAZING!} Source: alke...

Can you take it! My mom held her first sewing camp on Thursday and Friday morning. I was her assistant with 4 sweet girls. They created a headband, necklace, and a skirt with pockets! They all turned out precious! {Mom in the studio - I am so proud of her!} {One of the little ladies cutting out the pocket using a pattern!} {Finished products! Headbands, necklaces, and skirts!} So, after the class was over Mom, Erin, and I grabbed a sandwich in the kitchen, and I decided I wanted to sew my own outfit. I was going to eat at Bonefish later that evening and wanted to wear a dress. I wasn't sure if it was possible to have it finished in time. Mom found a pattern on Thursday that we both liked, and we thought it could be used for a future class. There was just enough fabric left over from the class to use for the dress. We started and finished the dress in 2 hours and 15 minutes! I was super excited! Here is the bright, fun dress Mom helped me make from a Simplicity pattern. P.S. Mom ...

{on the boat with Dad} {wearing Daddy's boots} {on the 4 wheeler in Hiawassee} {at Auntie Ann & Uncle Bryan's wedding} {Our Father - Daughter Dance - YOUTUBE } I couldn't ever replace my Daddy with anyone cooler and I thought about that more than ever this Father's day. Nearly losing him does that for me! Thank you Daddy for my cool nickname, my fishing lessons, our serious and funny talks, making me laugh, teaching me the value of a dollar, being a NOT normal dad, showing love to mom, and taking care of our family! I could not ask for more! Trace Adkins sings the song posted below. My mom shared it with me a week and a half ago. Don't pay attention too much, tears are possible. Love you Daddy!

Sunday was an absolute heavenly day! We got up and had breakfast of course. Next, we headed running around the resort while Jon and Danielle went to the sauna gym! It was super hot, and made for a good run! Needless to say when we got changed in our suits and put sunscreen on it just melted right off. THAT MEANS WE GOT SUN! {Our view from the chairs at the pool} {I bet he has a better view, and his music kept us entertained} We all met up at the pool around 12 because water aerobics was on! Danielle and I rocked it out and stuck it out til the end. It was a good little workout/cool down from our run. After that the activity leaders knew who we were. We were asked if we were sisters and people in our group were surprised that we weren't. It cracked us up. I think that was the first time people said that on the trip. It definitely wasn't the last. The boys didn't join in - they hung out with a float people watching. This was also the day they had a pool fashion show. It ...