July and Honeymoon Bound

As our honeymoon is quickly coming up I have been trying to accomplish some household chores before we head out. I don't know if I'm the only one, but I like coming home to a clean house. So I've worked on the windows and blinds, I helped Tim with the garage a few weekends ago and today I got to venture out in the world of laundromats (it may or not be because of Sprinkles). OK, so a while back a friend talked very highly of going to a laundromat before and it was super great because she got all her laundry done quickly. Well, I only needed to wash our WHITE comforter that had puppy throw up on it. I went in very nervous but the lady that was on duty was very polite and helpful. I got it all washed up and it took FOREVER to dry. But I got it home looking great.

I think Tim got nervous that I went by myself but I am glad I got it taken care of. I think I know what it might feel like to be in the nesting mode, but I'm not!!   

Tim and I rearranged our furniture, we were just testing it out and this is my visitor while I was washing dishes. And YES, I clean the counter often since she has become nosy. 

Yeaterday was my moms birthday and I made dessert. I made strawberry shortcake parfaits in mason jars. I was very proud of myself I made everything from scratch. Here is one recreated for Tim. 

I ran out of berries so we knew he and I would have to share but he didn't get very much. He picked up some berries and ready whip. It doesn't quit look the same but I hope it tastes just as good {hope he doesn't notice it's not in a mason jar}. 

I am excited to share all about our trip and adventures when we return!! 

Summer 2014

I have been fully enjoying my summer, Sprinkles and I really love sleeping in! We haven't done a whole lot but we have been a part of some pretty big things for others. 

A} I got my new pots and pans (ok so no one was involved in this but it was a big deal) 

B} we got to help celebrate Baby Brody's 1st birthday, so cute! 

C} we celebrated Jordan, Nene and Kenzie's birthday at my sisters and we found out they are pregnant!!! This is #5 for them (Olive is missing from this pic). 

D} Kelley, my new sis-in-law, had some super cute shorts, so I thought I might need some too. That's the joy of not living in the same town. We can have the same clothes. 

Yes I found 2 cute pairs and the one on the left Tim said it makes him want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, fiesta time!! 

This weekend we have stayed close by, worked on the garage and rearranged furniture. 

 I love cooking so I we have tried a chicken avocado salad and we are trying a zucchini and mushroom pasta for dinner. I have to give props to my hubby for being brave to taste all the new recipes.  Here's to cooking!! 

Endings

Wow what a crazy week! This was our last week of school and boy was it crazy!!  I had to pack up my classroom for the 2nd time this year, yes 2nd. It ALL got moved to the gym and all I had was furniture. Try teaching with nothing, it's not fun. This year was my last year of teaching, I am excited to embark on new adventures and in the mean time be the wife God has intended me to be. With it being my last day I got this super cute going away frame. 

It has some sweet well wishes on it. We have been praying for me to be placed to continue to serve and help others. God has great plans for me. There's a song, The Lord our God, and a lyric says " All your plans are for Your glory", so I believe in Gods plans over my own. 

On a lighter note Tim and I made some chicken fried rice (recipe from Pinterest) and it worked wonderfully! 

Super yummy and no MSG to make you feel bad. 

Oh and Sprinkles slept in her own bed 2 nights in a row. She has been in our bed and she is a lot to deal with when she slams her booty into you to get comfy. 

We thought it would be helpful when my parents watch her for our honeymoon (they aren't dog in the bed people) she'll sleep in her own little spot. 

This is her cute bed. I think I heard if you do something for 21 days it will be a routine, well for working out anyway, so I hope it's true for puppies too ! 

Have a great weekend!  And yeah for summer and for a Honeymoon!! 

I'm a legit married woman!!

Well we are married and it was a wonderful day! 

It was so relaxing and easy breezy, it started with dropping off my Sprinkles baby off at my moms so she could dog sit for the night (it was so sad to have to leave her). My girls and I went to brunch and it was so nice to have  some time with them that was just fun. 

Next, Ashley and I were off to get our hair done. That was a crazy moment, actually getting ready for my wedding. We had time to kill, I know crazy, so we ran a few more errands and then headed out to the site. We leisurely got ready and chatted girl talk. Ashely and I look like we were getting school pics done with the back ground. 

When the photographer got there it was serious. We had to get me dressed since Tim and I were doing a first look, I know some people are not pro-first look but I wanted to enjoy that moment with just him. We're hoping to have some sweet pictures of that moment. At that time he gave me my wedding gift, a monogram necklace (this is from the next day). 

We had a beautiful wedding (from what I hear) and then got to smooch it up to make it official. 

Tim and I had a few minutes alone to eat upstairs before we finished pics and I snapped this picture: we're married!!  

We had a great time at the reception and tried to enjoy everyone who came. 

We were very blessed that we had so much family come from near and far to enjoy this day with us. 

Fast forward to the next Friday: My sisters wedding! 

We had lunch and I started on the little girls and Sam's hair. Then it was off to set up at their site. She and Dwight did a first look to get some pics before and I think my brothers beat friend did a great job on pics. 

My wedding date :)

 

This weekend Tim and I enjoyed a movie with the Leonard's, lunch with his family and I went to dinner and another movie with my new sisters. I'm a little movied out but I enjoyed both very much. We had a great guest speaker at church Keith Craft, amazing! And relaxation of course. We have 1 more day off and don't know what to do with ourselves. Enjoy your Memorial Day!! 

 I am wrapping up the school year, only 3 1/2 days left. It feels like the week will take forever, I think we are all ready for summer to arrive! 

Wedding Week!

Soooo...this week......I am getting married!!!!!! No big deal, just wearing a white dress I try one every so often and walking down an isle with family and friends witnessing it all. No No No, it's a huge deal! Even though I have thought wedding stuff for the last 10 months this quote says it all. 

This week along with wedding week, is also teacher appreciation week, our administration is pretty thoughtful in knowing we would love a little time away from work, so tomorrow I get to leave a little early and enjoy things like getting a tea and going through Target with out the crazy weekend crowds. Here's my Monday cute dress with new wedges, in honor if TA of course {and of course sprinkles} 

Here is a craft I did a while back with Ashley, {the craft day that I realized the original unity ceremony piece didn't work} I am just now adding it to the house. I hope it looks ok, I say it looks like a Monet, from far away it's OK, but up close it's a big old mess {Clueless anyone?} 

Back to wedding details, I only have 2 things to print and I am finished!! I have most of it packed up ready to take to the site. I am excited to share some memorable moments from the weekend that I change my name from Morris to Baker. Sprinkles is ready to be a Baker too. 

Excited to relish in all the festivities!!! Have a fabulous week:) and I will see some of you looking glamorous! 

Countdown in days

Wow oh wow!! It feels so crazy to me that what I have waited for, for what seems like forever, is now just days away. It's a surreal feeling, I hope other brides can understand what I am feeling. I have a few small things that need to be wrapped  up and completed like shoes for Bella, painting the birdcage and printing the programs. Small but necessary things.

I just love when I come across a blog and just love everything about it. Well I have stumbled across The Sweetest Thing, her name is Emily and she seems very sweet and has great fashion posts. I will say I have bought a pair of jeans that she's photographed in and I was super excited to find them on sale with no shipping charge. I have also "asked" Tim about some wedges that she's worn, I feel like maybe I should consult, yes I have a lot of shoes but a girl needs them. Ok I feel like I am stalking her a little but looking at her posts she has gorgeous hair, she wears extensions, I don't think I'll be buying any any time soon but she talked about a product by Loreal volume filler, and I think it did the trick to make a little more volume in my hair.

I am a guru at trying new hair products, I will try anything {my bathroom cabinets can testify to that}

Last weekend was Easter and Tim and I were loners, all his family was in Kansas, my siblings were in OKC, so we had a nice lunch with my parents. It was quiet but it was nice. Here is Tim's nephews, so cute.

 On Saturday we went to Lubbock for my friend Audra's gender reveal for their 2nd bug (their nick name) and it's a BOY!! 

I have been feeling some tooth pain, I went to the dentist this week and he just said maybe it was stress from wedding stuff and I'm a clincher. Oh I hope so. He said if it continues after the wedding we'll look more into it. I just don't want a puffy cheek for my wedding. I've seen some thing's about oil pulling to help with dental issues, well I have been doing oil pulling for about a month. I hope it will fix the issue. If you don't know about oil pulling here is a link for some info. 

Another great find lately is Mindy Maes Market, she has great jewelry and clothing pieces. Be sure to check it out. This is the Rachel necklace, its glitzy but fun.

 

Everyone have a fabulous weekend, mine is a 3 day (I took Monday off). So let the wedding prep be concluded this weekend!!! I can be hopeful!!

Showers Showers Showers

What an amazing time!! It was my bridal shower which was fabulous (hope to get pics soon) such sweet decorations, gifts, yummy food and amazing friends to celebrate with. That evening was my bachelorette party, and all I can say is what a wonderful time we all had. I knew going into that territory I didn't want anything too "sassy" just fun and "appropriate".  Well my soon to be sis-in-law Tiffany, loves to be sassy and boy was she. But it was great laughs, food, and goodies for Tim? They are for him right?

 Sunday I got to make sure Tim saw all the gifts from the bridal shower and I started putting it all away to clear counters, I am beyond excited for all the great things we got. When we originally registered our "helper" said to think of this time to upgrade your stuff. Tim and I both have some hand be down kitchen stuff and stuff we bought as singles. So I am very excited to have a nicer version of some existing items. 

On Wednesday I had a shower at school, I did get to get a pic of the cake, so delish. 

Again we got some great gifts for our home and gift cards. I am taking tomorrow off (Friday) to get some wedding stuff knocked out, marriage license, vase for unity and just random errands and prepare for some bridal pics this weekend. Glad I am able to take the time to handle it all.  

We are exactly 30 days away from the wedding, crunch time!!