Now You're My Whole Life

Yep, still addicted! The beginning of summer I was led to this ingenious invention by my friend, Danielle from small group at church! It continues!! Here are some fabulous pins that remind me of fall! Fires. . . UGA Football. . . Yummy Comfort Food! Source: google.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: google.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: fashionbombdaily.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: cookiesandcups.blogspot.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: skinnytaste.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: cakeinfo.blogspot.com via Dana on Pinterest Happy Pinning!!

I love weekends! I feel so blessed to have a job that allows time to renew yourself over Saturday and Sunday. The sad thing is the rest part of the "renew" rarely happens. Rest is certainly important for my well-being and others around me. I had a busy weekend, but a great busy it was! On Friday afternoon, I headed down with my sister to photograph Ashley and Drew's gorgeous wedding at Little Gardens in Lawrenceville. Here are some shots we captured of their perfect wedding day... Ryan was in the wedding! He looked handsome in his tux. My sis took control of my camera while I took a break and snapped a few action shots of us dancing. One thing I love about my husband is his talent of dancing. He is fantastic! It makes me love him more! On Saturday, Erin and I treated Mom to a lunch at Aqua Terra Bistro in downtown Buford. I had eaten dinner there with friends on Ryan's birthday, but hadn't been back! In comes the power of Facebook...free advert...

I love that I have gotten so many friends to start on their Pinterest addiction. It makes me feel better about mine! :) Here are some of my favorite pins this week! Source: weheartit.com. via Dana on Pinterest Source: dollarstorecrafts.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: thisoldhouse.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: urbanoutfitters.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: ablissfulnest.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: boredandcrafty.com via Dana on Pinterest Source: yellowsongbird.blogspot.com via Dana on Pinterest Happy Wednesday! You can follow my pins HERE!

Day 3 of the Teacher Week 2011 Blog Hop! Here's what our home away from home looks like! I love it! Last year I had some cool lanterns hanging from the ceiling, but that's against fire code! Who knew, surely not me! This year it's a bit simplified, but it works well! Enjoy! Welcome!

Day 2 of the Teacher Week Blog Hop! Teachers, join in! Wow! I feel like a new teacher myself sometimes. It's hard to believe this is my 5th year. Advice for a new teacher is the topic! 1. HAVE FUN! 2. Gain the parents' trust by being yourself and with-it! Always be positive and let them know you are there for their child! 3. Be yourself! If you're not, it will be extra hard. Don't worry about all of the teachers and their competition! You worry about you and your little ones! 4. Everything will still be there tomorrow. My first year, I wouldn't leave until 7 pm. NOT ACCEPTABLE! It would be dark when I got there and dark when I left! 5. Give yourself a personal day. Your kids will be thankful you did! That's why the days are there!! To be a good teacher, it's my belief that you must take care of yourself. 6. Remember that they are kids! They need love and need to see that the world is good! 7. The last one is below. Maya Angelou summed it ...