Had to dig out some tank tops and flip flops

I haven't worn any of my tank tops in a while...its starting to get a little cooler in Purcellville, and I have been wearing jeans, t-shirts (sometimes with long sleeves!) and tennis shoes.  But, Tuesday I had to dig up some tank tops to pack in my bag...because I am in California!!  And it is hot!  I am currently posting this from my parents office in their house, crazy!

I randomly got a 5 day weekend from working.  And I got to thinking it would be a good opportunity to fly back.  My Gram has been in the hospital, so it would be good to see her, and to meet my baby niece in person for the first time!  Plus catch up with some other people and just get to hug them :)  So I searched for a flight, found a good deal, and that was the end of it.  Monday it was just a thought, Tuesday I was packing my bags, and Wednesday I touched down in the OC!

On the agenda while I am here:  visit with my family, play "softball" with my mom and her work friends (haha ;-) ), see some friends, get my hair done, see my BFF Jessica and my little love Mackenzie (OMG I can't wait, when I left she wasn't crawling...and now she is turning one next month!), and FINALLY driving out to Vegas for a day to visit my brother and sister in law, and finally finally hold and snuggle and kiss and love on my baby niece Ally....I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THAT MOMENT!!!

Sleeping alone in the guest bed last night I tossed and turned all night...I missed being snuggled up to my hubby!!  I wish he could be here with me :(  but I was a good wifey and pre-made all of his lunches and breakfasts for the rest of the week while I am gone, hehe love you babe!

As for now, I finished all but about 20 pages of my book while on the flights here, so I am going to go finish that up and then get ready for the day.  Happy 23rd birthday to my little seester!!! I LOVE YOU!

Preparing for the seasons

I enjoyed my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season at starbucks last week- between enjoying that cup of deliciousness and the drop in the temperature, it hit me that fall is coming which is followed by winter and this Cali girl is not prepared!!

It rained for nearly a week straight last week. I don't even own a rain coat...however I got more use out of my rain boots in that one week than I ever did in CA! Awesome. But it did make me realize I need to invest in a rain jacket! Also, I was freezing, already, and the coldest temps haven't even hit us. Add a winter coat to that shopping list! I bought my first rain jacket on Sunday at the outlet mall. I LOVE it; it's a bright jade green color and it's so cute. More rain on the way tomorrow so I'll get to test it out :) I've got a few months ahead to get more warmer clothes for the winter-can you tell I'm getting nervous!

I can't wait for fall though! I am sooo ready to see the leaves start changing colors.

Other than my excitement over the seasons, we have not been up to much. Working all week, and football on the weekends! Go Vols, Go WVU and Go Pack Go!

New Signature!

Just testing out the new signature! Hope everyone is having a wonderful day xoxo

Courage for Kirsten

I had nothing short of an amazing week last week. Thursday I was so excited to start my first kickboxing class. It was SO much fun an a good workout and I cant wait to go back this Thursday.

Another major thing that happened on Thursday was getting involved with "Courage for Kirsten." my sorority's national organization posted a note about Kirsten, an ADPi at Georgia Southern who was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. I don't know why, maybe it is because I'm an Alpha Delta Pi, maybe bc it hit close to home as my cousin had lymphoma, but for some reason kirstens story moved me. I got in touch with Kirsten's sister on Thursday. She is trying tp raise money to help Kirsten pay her medical bills. After talking for a while, I am so excited to be a part in helping her with this cause. I will be working closely with her to try to sell bracelets in support of Kirsten's battle against cancer. The bracelets are lavender (the color for lymphoma awareness) and read "Courage for Kirsten." they are $5 and go to an amazing cause. Let me know if you are interested. Thinking about and praying for you and your family, Kirsten!

Hubby and I spent the labor day weekend camping with his parents, his friend Neil and his gf Lisa. It was a lot of fun and a relaxing time! We also got to stop in and see our friend Desi and her daughter Marley who is two, and her newborn son Zane who was 11 days old! SO precious. We also got to see the long clan, which is always amazing! Love hanging out with them and spending time with those crazy kids :-)

Now it's back to work for the week! Only 4 days, thank goodness! I have little patience today so let's hope it goes by fast lol.