Better is One Day in Your Presence

Well it’s Thursday!! Almost the weekend! And what a deserving weekend it will be! This week at work has been just about CRAZY but like I try to remind myself….Job Security!! I have the most amazing people that I work with so it really does help some days! Well today I bought Jeremy’s wedding band- eeeeeeekkkk!!! So freaking excited! It is tungsten and silver with diamonds in the middle (don’t worry Jeremy actually picked it out) I just wasn’t ready for that kind of stress trying to pick out something he would like! Guys are so weird about jewelry anyways!

Well on my blogging thoughts for the day- as our wedding day quickly approaches so does the new house and finally having “our” place! Yes- I think of any and everything from where the Christmas tree is going to go- Right Here:

Our "sitting room"/ entry of the house- that is a big bay window in the front
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And then I start thinking about arrangements of living room furniture, what color I want to paint the master bedroom, the landscaping outside, my new HUGE back deck with a firepit (well I registered for a firepit so we will see) and the list just goes on and on! Oh how a new house is so exciting! Especially when you have lived apart from each other the past year! I quite frequently text Jeremy and say ohh we can put Christmas lights up here or this would be perfect for our fall decorations or even making trips to Lowes to pick out paint colors! Yea so I'm excited!! I just can't help it! Ok so below are some pictures and some thoughts! Let me know what you think ( all 3 of you that read this that is)!!
 
 

 

Our Entry way! I just love the wooden glass door! Feels so homey!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

My sweet little kitchen! WITH stainless steel i must add!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love This bedroom (no its not mine) but I love the warm and coxy feel! One day :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the color I am thinking for the walls in our master bedroom! I have been obsesses this color forever! It just feels so warm, homey and romantic! Yes- I think this is the winner!

OK I am done blabbing for now! It is mine all mine in less than 3 whole months!!  Happy Thursday everyone!!

Matthew 25:31

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory

Ephesians 2:8

For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God!

Weekend Wednesday

So I thought today would be an awesome day to talk about the upcoming weekend and reflect on this week thus far.... So hear goes!! I finally get to see my Jerm this weekend after 2 long weeks apart! We've been doing this for a long time now and it just never gets easier! No this is not a sappy blog but just sayin'... ready to see the soon to be hubby! We are headed to Jackson on Friday to go to a wine benefit with Lauren and Brett and then to Savannah Saturday for Jeremy's little brother's high school graduation AND AND AND to see my babies! My little girls, my heart, my love, my angels!!

The one on the left is Bailee. She came with Jeremy and I kind of adopted her. She is a lab pitt mix! Bailee and I have a love hate relationship. She is my sweet little mutt at times with the biggest tongue for kisses but then can be the biggest stubborn thing in the world. You tell her to do one thing and she will COMPLETELY do the opposite! But you gotta love her. The other one is my pride and joy. The love of my life- my Cogol! Yes that's right- she is an AKC registered Mutt that I just so happen to find and fall in love with. She is 1/2 Golden Retriever and 1/2 Spaniel of some sort. I adopted her in July 2007. Her name is Grace. And quite appropriately- she is and has been my saving Grace. I know that may sound silly but she has gotten me through the good times and bad, ups and downs. She has seen it all from me and at times has been the only happiness in my life. Yes- you say she is "just" a dog but if you ever have a love like this you will understand. She is wonderful. OK I will stop now because I could go on forever!

OK well now that I am done talking on and on about my babies I'll just say happy Wednesday and leave you with this wonderful verse. And remember- through it all God prevails! Put your heart in his hands, put your life in his hands, put your marriage, your friends, your family and friends in his hands and you will always win. You cannot lose with an Almighty God!

Philippians 4:12-13 (New International Version)

12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Southern Living Tuesday

So as Tuesday has come and gone it's been just another day, another experience and another day closer to.... well I'm not sure. Just another day I guess! Yes, the wedding is coming up and the new house and finally living together and getting our puppies back but that still seems so far away. Sometimes I think we are all just robots going through the daily in and outs, highs and lows. The highlight of my day you ask? Coming home, putting on my trusty sweatpants, pouring my glass of wine and laying on my bed relaxing. Tonight it consist of starting to knock out my magazine list- currently its the May issue of Southern Living!

Southern Living is just the happy feel good magazine. Everything is so pretty, yummy, creative and perfect! My ultimate southern life dream actually! Well tomorrow is ordinary Wednesday, then Flag Football Thursday then Wine Event in Jackson Friday and see my Jeremy and then off to Savannah Saturday to see my puppies!!  I will try to be more peppy tomorrow I promise! Maybe its just late and I'm sleepy! Well back to Dancing with the Stars results show! All i know is that I DONT want Nicole and Derek to win- she was already a professional dancer! That is NOT what this show is about! It's not even fair!! GRRRR!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

James 1: 2-4

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Yes it really is 9:30 at night....

And i'm staying up just to write my blog! Why you ask? Because I am dedicated to make this blog work and maybe one day grow it into something big! Today was the typical Monday no Funday at all! Mondays are just meant to lay in the wed and relax after all your weekend plans. Not going to work and dealing with BS... like I tellmy parents and Jeremy constantly.....there are some people in this world meant to work- I just happen to NOT be one of them! Why you ask.... See image 1 below:

I have 6 very important magazines that are BEGGING for my attention and I fully need at least 3 to 4 days to relax and read them all cover to cover. Ripping out pages, getting ideas, and maybe even sharing some of them with you! And I can't do that WHY- because TSC NEEDS me! They just couldn't do it without me and I am a key part of our daily success (ok maybe a tad bit sarcastic). So with no meaning or point to this blog I'll end with this- thank goodness its almost Memorial Day weekend so I can catch up on my Glamour/Southern Living/ Better Homes and Gardens/ Bridal/ ASPCA/William Sonoma magazines. Ahh bring it on Tuesday....I'm ready for you!

A whole new level of confidence....

So as I sit here and watch Miss USA and drink my Sunday evening glass of wine its just such a motivator to watch these women who are 5'10 and weigh all of 110 pounds and probably have not eaten in DAYS! Hmm maybe if someone paid me to look beautiful and work out and not eat... ooohh and it doesn't help that they are all 6 feet tall! If I had 6 feet instead of 5"4 to distribute my weight I just might be that skinny too! OK I am done now! I just needed to speak my peace. But i must say that i am completely obsessed with Miss USA! My favorites this year were Miss Alabama, Miss Tennessee and Miss Kansas

Miss Kansas

Miss Alabama

Miss Tennessee

OK so yes- these girls are beautiful. However,  I just really enjoy my wine and food and as much as i wish i could be this skinny- lets just be realistic! They are on TV for a reason!! Hmm whats for dinner tonight...

Happy Sunday everyone!! Tomorrow I promise starts my blog creativity and structure!