SIL's Weding

My sister in law was married this past weekend in Savannah, Georgia. Thank the Lord above her wedding was inside because it was H-O-T! Minus the smoldering weather, her wedding was gorgeous. We had a blast.

I loved sharing in her special day. Jeffrey and I have been together for ten years so although I am not blood related, his family has always made me feel like one of their own.

His cousins are my cousins and his aunts and uncles are some of my absolute favorite people. I do not have grandparents on this Earth so his grandma has gladly taken their place while they are in heaven.























I am very blessed. Spending time together is always a blast and the best part was that my parents and brother were there too! Congratulations Jessica and Andy, it was a perfect day, here are to many more perfect days in your future!

Friday Five... The BEST needs for this Summer!

The BEST needs for this Summer!

1. Tory Burch Sandals: If you have been following my Blog then you know I have been obsessed with these for a long time. They are so classic. I would love a pair of these for Summer! 

I still have my eye on these beauties. 

 2. Serena and Lily Turkish Beach Towel: A coworker got one of these as her end of the year gift. I loved it so much, I decided to use one of my gift cards to purchase it for my days by the pool! I am SO excited for it to arrive. You can purchase your own here.
They are 20% off with the code: HEREWEGO

I just purchased this for Summer and I cannot wait to get it!

3. Blue Lizard Sun Screen: I am fair skinned so sun screen is a MUST for me. I love this brand. Not only is it all natural but it protects my skin and doesn't leave an oily residue behind.

Best all-natural sun screen.

4. Longchamp Bag and any Pom-Pom Tote: I recently purchased this Longchamp bag for my trips ahead. I do not want my leather fossil purse traveling and getting wet because that will ruin the leather. I decided a waterproof bag was a necessity to carry through airports, Texas, and rainy Ireland. Although the pom-pom tote is not a necessity, it is so cute! I love anything with pom-poms. One of my goals this Summer is to make a DIY pom-pom tote attachment.

I just purchased this waterproof bag for my trips ahead!

I have grand plans of making a DIY pom pom attachment!

5. Jergen's Natural Glow Self Tanner: I use this all Summer long to help smooth tan lines and give my skin an even Summer glow. I apply this every night before I go to bed. I have been using this brand for years. There is no streaking, it doesn't bleed onto everything you touch, and it doesn't turn your skin orange. It is magical.

I LOVE THIS MAGICAL STUFF

What are your Summer must haves?

UGLY CRY

Last week, I ugly cried. Full on sobbing, convulsing ugly cry. It was humbling and amazing all at the same time. I have been an emotional basket case. I wrapped up my fifth year teaching, I am preparing for my sixth year and second year at the best school in the Southeast, Jeffrey missed his flight for the first time since he started his new job, and I am loving life on the island and the new friends God has gifted me with. I was feeling ALL THE FEELS. I was so full of joy and love that I sat in my car alone and cried. At one point I even yelled, "I AM SO EMOTIONAL!". Now, that's a good cry and hysterical all at the same time.

Sometimes all you need is a good, thank you Lord for this life cry. After my ugly cry scene was over I felt rejuvenated. All I have to say is, it's okay to cry and sometimes you need a good, ugly cry. So grab your box of tissues, and let it all out.

Password Drama

This past week, Jeffrey and I needed to log into old accounts. Sure, it will be easy, whatever, no big deal. Then, the screen popped up a box that said: "WRONG PASSWORD, TRY AGAIN! What, are you kidding? We tried a million and one passwords and nothing. I was screaming at my past self for choosing such a silly password.

After none of my known passwords worked, I decided to try answering the security questions. The screen popped up:

1. What was the first beach you visited?

2. What is your favorite band?

Okay, whoever created these security questions clearly has never had a changing opinion. Where are the questions like what's your mother's maiden name...that never changes! How on earth and I supposed to know what 16 year old me thought the first beach I visited was? I mean come on! I live near three beaches and I named every beach in Florida... nothing! At this point I am hysterically laughing and screaming at my computer screen like a mental patient. I don't know the first beach I visited and I have named every 90's boy band possible.

While we're keeping score: 100 computer, 0 Kelsey! So, the computer won and I had to reset my password. I went through all the steps and answered all the questions. When I went to enter a new password, in bold red words my computer reads, "password cannot be the same one previously used in the last year". Wait, you mean that was it! WHAT!?!?!  Are you kidding me computer. One hour later, I entered my new password that I will never remember and went on my way.

After all of my madness, all I have to say is...

Dear cyber world,
"NO, I do not want to create a new password. Just tell me my old one. I don't want to use one capital and one lowercase letter and I don't want to use a symbol that I will never remember. Lastly, your security questions are ridiculous, my favorite color changes daily!"
Love,
Your irritated user, Kelsey

Friday Five: First Grade Fun

This Friday Five is special to me. I just finished my 6th year teaching first grade and my 1st year in Christian Education. 

This past year has been amazing. I have grown so much in my faith and teaching ability. Here are my favorite clips from this year! I mean look how cute these precious babies are. 

This is from the first day of school!

Meet me at the Pole. The sweetest prayers were said on this day

My girls made me a poster during indoor recess.

Mr. Jeffrey loved visiting my classroom.

My firsties love "fluffy stuffy" day!

I am so excited for Summer, but I will miss worshiping, praying, and learning with these sweet children. It has been a joy to watch them grow in 2nd graders. I am thrilled to see them next year and have a new group of firsties. 

Summer Lovin'

Summer is SO close I can taste it! Tomorrow is our last day of school for this year and I am so excited for two months or rest and relation!

Here is my Summer "Charleston" To Do list:

1. Rent Jet Skis: Jeffrey and I have been wanting to do this for a long time. We finally agreed that this Summer we will rent jet skis and fly across the water for a day... or two!

2. Go out on a boat with friends: We really want to rent a boat for a day and go out on a boat for the day. We would pack lunch and dinner and cruise the seas and enjoy some fun in the sun! Jeffrey and I love the water and boating. One of our lifetime goals is to own our own boat someday!

3. Dinner Cruise: Do you see a theme here? Everything we want to do involves the water somehow! We even want to eat dinner on the water. I mean why not get dressed up and enjoy dinner and drinks while you tour the harbor.

4. Paddle Board: Jeffrey and I went paddle boarding last year and we loved it. We want to try to go again because it is so much fun!

5. Beach games: Jeffrey and I have a few beach games we want to take out this Summer. I love laying out, but I can't sit still for very long.

What are your Summer plans? 

You're Doing WHAT?!?

Call me crazy but I have decided to do my own makeup for my sister-in-law's wedding in June. WHAT?!? I know, I know!!! My mindset was that I would rather spend my money on "high-quality" makeup items that I will have for a while, instead of paying someone else to use them and leave me with nothing. I also want to learn how to apply makeup well so I figured this was the perfect opportunity.

Since the make-up artist was charging $50 for make-up, that was my budget for new pieces. I researched and asked professionals their opinions. I am luck enough to have a best friend who is a makeup artist! WINNING! When I spoke with her she immediately recommended Anastasia Beverly Hills. I went to my local Sephora and decided to add a new eyeliner and brow applicator to my collection.

Everyone I spoke with recommended Anastasia Beverly Hills as the best so I decided to take a chance. Let me tell you, I am in love! These are so easy to use, look amazing, and I can tell a huge difference from my old makeup to this more high-end makeup. My eyes look great. I am still learning, but I am so excited to use these for her wedding in June. These are not "everyday" pieces in my opinion because half the time I am running out the door, but they are great for date nights and special occasions.

I love challenging myself to learn new things and step outside my comfort zone! What new things are you wanting to learn or try?