so lazy

I am officially so lazy.

Seriously. I have done nothing of any value for the past week. Well, I went to White Water with my cousin. But, I don't think that really counts.

Summer is awesome.

I'm an AUNT!

So, my brother and his wife had their baby last night at 10:14pm. He's a big one! 9 pounds, 11 ounces-- 21 and a quarter inches long. He's precious! So fun!!! We waited for EVER for him- he was only a week late- but he's here now! His name is Brody Austin Smith! He's so BA! :)

All I have right now is his pictures from my mom's phone-- I'm sure I'll get some more today because I am an amazing aunt! Love him already- which is weird!

on the brink of cuteness

you know how you meet guys (or guys, when you meet girls...) and they're only quasi-cute? like they're "on the hump" of being cute. and then their personality throws them over to one side or another?

there are things that throw guys into the cute category:
-being Alabama fans
-being really funny- especially if you have the same sense of humor as me
-loving Jesus whole heartedly

there are things that throw guys into the skank nasty gross category:
-being super cocky
-joking on Alabama and being wrong about their facts

a little too crowded

my house is adorable.

but it's crowded.

not so much with people (even though there are four girls living together here!).

but with stuff.

and it's not really a bad thing, but sometimes I want to buy new furniture and can't because there is NO where for anything else to go!

but, I'm not really complaining. i just want things:

is this sad?

so, in preparing to read "The Outsiders" with my kids, I did this whole power point on The 60s in order to familiarize them with the setting. in my research, I came across this dress...

I love it. Is that lame? I'm thinking my mom can make it. I want it. Granted, the shoes are HORRIBLE, but I find something fun to go with this....

Tell me your thoughts!

summertime!

so, I'm a teacher, so I judge seasons based on the school calendar, so it's summer! get excited! kids finished on friday- I only have one more day! Love it!

Today I'm rocking a kinda random outfit-- yellow bermuda shorts and a pink tshirt with brown flips. cute, I think. but kinda random.

summer summer summer summer time!

the best thing about summer is the music. i love summer time music. songs that could have never been popular all of a sudden are chart toppers because it's warm outside and everyone wants to sing loud w/ the windows down to a song that makes you jump around! love it!

doing that thing I do

How much does everyone love the movie "That Thing You Do!"? Seriously? One of the greatest ever. It's a girl movie, and I can respect that, but I think the average boy can tollerate it as well. Tom Hanks is kind of an ass in it, so that's entertaining.
And the bass player doesn't have a name- even in the credits, he's just listed as T.B. Player. THAT IS FUNNY. gotta love it.

i love the music. not gonna lie. know all the words to more than just the title song.

the best part is Capn' Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters. hands down. and even better is when Lenny tells the radio dj that his influence was Capn' Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters. STELLAR. hilariosity.

you better love it. i do!

I LOVE Vincent Chase

So, do you watch the HBO show "Entourage"? if not, you should jump on board RIGHT NOW. I love it. I could watch it every day. Love the boys- Vince, Drama, E and Turtle. Love Ari- he reminds me of a good friend of mine that I don't see anymore, so that's super, because he is SO funny (both Ari and my friend). but it's super. seriously. it's the third season, and I'm hooked like a dead fish.

JUMP ON BOARD!

I've found the cutest most comfortable skirts EVER from Old Navy- you need one, they're only $14.50-- here's the link for them-- you need to scope and fetch! I ordered one last week, and wore it this week to school and I have never been so comfortable in my life. Love them. AND people told me I looked cute! So, go figure! Love them!

So, it's beach time. I have got the FEVER. I am looking at Beach houses for the summer! I am ready to go! LOVE it! Anyone in? I am with you!

high heels and flip flops

so, I have this emotional crisis in my life:
high heels or flip flops?

i love heels. one's legs look SO much better. pants look better. dresses look better. make your legs look longer, which is SO good since I'm 5'4''.
but, they hurt my feet. i can wear them for a few hours and I'm fine, but if I have to wear them for a whole day, i'm walking around barefoot before the day's over.
but then I have this whole thought process that if i wear them more often, they won't hurt as much because I'll be used to them.

but they still hurt my feet SO bad.

then, we have flips. cute, fun, summery. but, they do nothing for your body. just make you look short and dumpy.
but i love them. i have plain ones, cute ones, leather, plastic, ribbon, fabric, all sorts-- love them.
until my feet become more durable, i'm gonna just wear flips more often, and suffer with heels when necessary.

gotta love the flips!

but, still a dilemma.

since I've been gone

Hey! I am so sorry that I've been MIA for the last few weeks-- I went to China for 10 days and the time leading up to that was out of control! BUT- my time there was AMAZING! we got to see Dad work in AMAZING ways! love it.

in the shopping front, I got to hit the silk and pearl markets for a few days! UNBELIEVABLE! it just blows your mind that you can buy and pair of REAL pearl earrings for THREE DOLLARS.

out of contol.

and I got a new Mountain Hardware jacket-- adorable! love it! mine is red, but it's the same style.

AND IT WAS ONLY TWELVE DOLLARS!!! SO AWESOME!

but, I'm back. get excited! I've missed you!