I'm still here!

Dear Lovely Followers (all 3 of you!),

I am still here! We have made the BIG move from Tennessee to North Carolina, and are finally getting settled in. We still do not have Internet, thus the lack of posts, but hopefully we will get it soon and I can update you all on everything!

We are loving North Carolina and have done lots of exploring already -- we visited the Duke Campus, the Business School, downtown Durham, Chapel Hill, Church of the Good Shepherd, and much more. The apartment complex is great -- 2 beautiful pools, 2 workout rooms, a Starbucks cafe, media room, car wash, dog park, etc....needless to say, we spend a lot of free time just navigating the complex!

Oh and there is a Super Target literally 1 minute from the apartment, which I have frequented multiple times already -- love it!!

Ok, so long for now, be back soon!!

xoxo

P.S. Thank you to all of you who made the move so much easier for us -- especially both sets of our wonderful parents, the Stenbergs, and Spencer. We love you all and appreciate you so much!

P.P.S. We sold our house!! Praise God!! Thank you all for your prayers ;)

Ultrasound Girls Dinner

I had the best evening with my ultrasound girls at Bahama Breeze last week! I have formed such a bond with these ladies over the past few years, and I will miss them dearly! Amy, Linda, and Heather were my classmates during Ultrasound school, and Tiffany is the wife of our only male student, Matt. The cute sugar-pie princess is Linda's precious little girl, C, who cheesed it up for us during our photo session. And the tiny bundle of joy is E, Amy's brand new baby boy. It was such a fun time, can't wait to have another reunion when I come back to visit!! xoxo

Amy and C

Me and Heather

Linda and C

cheesing it up :)

Tiff, Me, and baby E

Tiff and E

Fashion Friday - Happy 4th!

We are headed to Pickwick lake today to spend the weekend with lots of family, good food, hours spent on the lake, and of course, fireworks! I love this holiday and I have so many wonderful memories of 4th of July picnics, dressing up in red, white, and blue, and fireworks shows from our boat in Pensacola. I also remember making jello jigglers with star-shaped cookie cutters, and baking delicious cakes decorated like the American flag.

It is a wonderful time to celebrate the independence and freedom of our country...and to enjoy the beautiful country that America is!

Here are a few pretty treats that would be perfect for the 4th, enjoy!!

Sailboat Bikini - Victoria's Secret

Gemma Striped Top - $91

JBrand Sailor Pants - $217

Chanel Striped Tote

JCrew Ruffle Top - $78

Max and Chloe Chain Necklace - $70

Rachel Pally Maxi Dress - $246

Moschino Flats



Asos Floppy Hat - $25


Ben Anum Earrings - $60

Gap Tote in Red - $39.50

...and in Blue Stripes - $39.50

AG Jean Shorts - $186

ModCloth Necklace - $12.99

Etienne Aigner Rope Flats

Don't forget your sunscreen!! Happy Weekend!!

Sandy Rowe - 1994-2010

There really aren't many words I have to describe this little furry bundle of joy. He came into my life on my 10th birthday, as a gift from my parents. I still remember picking my dad up from the airport, and noticed that he was carrying a small crate with a tiny white furball inside. I was ecstatic!! Especially because he arrived just in time for my pool party that would take place at our house the next day! He would surely be the star of the show...and he was. And he continued to be the star of the show, and of our family, for the next 16 years.

We went through a lot together...lots of tears, lots of laughs, lots of cuddles, lots of pancakes, and lots of wet kisses. (I was the only one who allowed him to kiss my face..ok, my mouth. But that's just how much I loved him!) We even "ran away" together one rainy night. I was crying and was headed out the door to who knows where, and just scooped him up and brought him along with me. There was no way I was leaving him behind. I remember telling him that we were going to just fine, me and him. That we could make it on our own together. He seemed to agree.

We made it about 15 minutes, then went back home.

He loved Christmas. He let us dress him up every single year in his Christmas sweater and Santa hat. He didn't keep it on very long, but he always let us take a few pictures. He really loved his stocking. He knew which one was his, and couldn't wait to get his whole head inside of it to see what goodies were waiting for him.

He loved to act. His best role was 'Simba'-from the Lion King- he loved performing the "Circle of Life" with Dad, as he was raised above our heads just like in the movie. He was such a good sport ;)

He loved the beach -- he was named "Sandy" because the day we got him, we took him to a playground and he just rolled and rolled around, completely covering himself with sand! We always took him to the beach, and although he enjoyed prancing around on the beach, he would never go near the water. He hated the water.

Sandy was a blessing to our family. He was the joy in our lives and always made us smile. We will miss him terribly, but we are so incredibly thankful for the many years he spent with us.

We love you Sandy, and always will.