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Five on Friday

Five on Friday

This is post is just a little late…….oops!  It’s been a busy day!

1. I came home Tuesday afternoon to a wedding package from my wonderful college minister!  She had such a great influence on my college years and because of that, she knows me so well!
(apron from Anthropologie)

2. I did LOTS of cooking for our multiple Thanksgivings that we attended (and wore my new apron!).  This is the Diabetic Pecan Pie that I made.  Dustin said it tasted great, but I didn’t think so 🙁

3. I got up early this morning and shopped by myself for 5.5 hours and only bought myself two very small items!! (They were needs and on sale….can’t pass that up!)  I did, however, go into Anthropologie while they had their big Black Friday sale and not buy myself one single item.  That was huge for me because I saw about a million things that I really, really need!  (hint hint Dust!!)

4. I also played a round of disc golf with my dad after I finished shopping!  I realized I’m a little rusty with my disc throwing, so I’ll need to keep practicing before any sponsors start calling me ha!

5. Tomorrow is a BIG day in Alabama–the IRON BOWL!!!  I went to college at Alabama, but I’ve been a fan since birth!  The game is being played in Tuscaloosa, and we’re having a few people over to eat and watch the game.  I’m thinking of cooking this.

 I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!

Five on Friday

These are a few of my favorite things this week!

1. iT! Collective Jeans–Wow!  These are the most amazing jeans ever!  I am sooo picky about my jeans and how they fit.  I’ve been a devoted follower of GAP Forever Skinny or Always Skinny Legging Jeans, but the last time I went into GAP to try on those jeans to buy another pair, the fit wasn’t the same.  Disappointed, I went home and found a pair of jeans in my closet I had bought about two years ago that I had forgotten about.  They are the iT! Collective Jeans and since I haven’t found where they sell them locally, I’ll have to order from Nordstrom.  I have the “Lola” Stretch Ultra Skinny Jeans and I think that my next pair will be the “Lauren.”  When I say these jeans are a must-have, I mean it!  Yes, they may be a little higher than jeans you’re used to buying, but I’ve never worn more comfortable jeans in my life.
2. Mahogany Teakwood Candle from Bath & Body Works–This was one of my bridesmaid gifts from Rachel’s wedding.  Dustin and I have been burning this candle like crazy since she gave it to me!  It’s actually the same candle she had in her house, and before the wedding, I commented about how great her house smelled.  She knew that I needed that candle!  
3. The Selection Series–Do you love watching The Bachelor?  If so, this series is for you!  This is a kid’s version of The Bachelor, but very clean and age-appropriate.  Prince Maxson has to find a wife, so 35 girls from his country are chosen for the Selection. They will live in the palace and train to be the next princess of Illea.  Along the way there are eliminations and these don’t have anything to do with a rose ceremony…haha!  Read this book series!  My seventh grade girls LOVE it!

4. God is in the Grocery Aisle article–Sometimes I think women can over-obsess about food choices.  Did I say sometimes?  I mean all the time.  I’m so guilty of this, too.  If I let myself eat too much of a sweet or snack, I hate myself for days.  Reading this article was so refreshing for me.  Ultimately food cannot make us clean, but only Jesus can do this.  This article reminded me that my joy isn’t found in eating healthy or exercising every day that I have scheduled, but my joy is found in Jesus.  This is why I should always be joyful!!!  Go ahead and subscribe to the entire Desiring God blog–you won’t regret it!  It’s full of Biblically sound articles.

5. Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate–YUM!  These are fabulous to snack on.  I have to make sure I only eat a few at a time….which can be hard!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

Five on Friday

1. When will this weather start to feel like fall?  I am so ready to start consistently wearing clothes like this!!
(Pinterest)

2. Last weekend, I did LOTS of wedding stuff since both my sister and BFF are getting married one week apart.  This weekend I am RESTING! 🙂
3. Monday and Tuesday are FALL BREAK!  Can I get an amen???  My goals are to visit the new super Belk store that just opened nearby, run, clean the house, read, and get ready for the Women’s Ministry meeting at church Tuesday night.  Oh, and possibly sleep in and watch some reality tv 🙂
**Tuesday night was the Tiger Show Off for our school.  Like a talent show, but instead everyone just shows off their talent.  There are so many talented kids at my school and so many that I taught that I had no idea that they were so talented!!  Some acts brought tears to my eyes because they were so precious!

4. My cousin just made this super cute door hanger for our front door!  I wish I were creative!  But it’s nice to have a crafty person in your family!

5. And because I’m so obsessed with all of my wedding photos, here’s one of my girls and I!  I have the most beautiful friends and family!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!