Thursday, March 31, 2011

giveaways!

Hey y'all!

I usually don't post twice in one day but I actually have time since I'm on spring break :)

There are always SO many great giveaways going on in blog world and here are two awesome ones going on right now...

Shasta is giving away a $100 gift card to Forever 21


AND

a $100 Exxon gas card!


What a GREAT giveaway!

The Vintage Pearl is also having a giveaway in honor of her birthday...


...a $100 gift certificate to her wonderful shop!

Check out these two giveaways for your chance to win!

Hope everyone is having a great Thursday!

papa d.

Happy Thursday y'all!

Today, I'm remembering my wonderful Papa's life :)

Papa passed away six years ago during my freshman year in college. I am so blessed to have him around for nearly 20 years of my life. He taught me some of the most important things in life...accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, have a job you love, and marry a loving and Christian man. I have to say he taught me well :)

I love you and miss you every day, Papa!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday y'all!

Here's what I'm loving on this beautiful spring day...


I'm loving the time I've been spending at home-home! I haven't been home since Christmas so it's been nice to be back for a few days :)


I'm loving that I got to do a little shopping on Monday in Tallahassee with my mama, aunt, and cousin!

I'm loving that I got to spend yesterday with my sweet friend Amy :) I love that she lives in my hometown and that we can get together when I'm home!


I'm loving these cute dresses...

show me sunshine paisley pocket dress by c.luce

you make me blush dress

naturally inspired pocket dress

Kick Back & Relax Dress

I'm loving this beautiful bracelet that Brittany over at Sweet, Sassy, and Oh So Classy! sent from Stella & Dot! Brittany is a S&D stylist...check out all the beautiful jewelry by clicking on her button on the side of my blog!


I'm loving that we will be celebrating our two year anniversary two months from today :) Two years have just flown by!


As always, I'm loving my amazing hubby!


What are YOU loving today?

Link up and let us know!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

Monday, March 28, 2011

giveaway winner!

Happy Monday y'all!

Thank y'all so much for entering my giveaway!

My cousin was so generous to give away this beautiful mother of pearl shell necklace from her Etsy shop Sunchild Accessories :)



I'm actually in Tallahassee today so I'll be able to get the necklace from her :)

I used random.org to pick the winner and the winner is....

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Entry #29...Rachel over at The Story of Our Life!


Rachel, send your info to jamiegp3@gmail.com and I'll get your necklace to you as soon as possible :)

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Hope y'all have a marvelous Monday!

Friday, March 25, 2011

spring break!

Happy Friday y'all!

Today could not get here fast enough :) It's the start of my SPRING BREAK!

Don't the weeks before breaks always seem like the longest?!

Here's what my spring break will consist of...

...sleeping in with little Daisy while J goes off to work...


...going home-home and spend some time with friends and family...







....doing a little shopping...

...and just relaxing :)

Well, the hubs and I are off for a little Friday night date :)

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway that ends Sunday night!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

giveaway!

Happy Thursday y'all!

About a year ago, I had my first giveaway. I gave away a copy of The Blind Side when I reached 100 followers :) and the super sweet Mandy won!

I've been meaning to have another giveaway but was trying to think of the perfect thing to give away. Then it dawned on me...

My super creative cousin MV has recently started making jewelry. She started her own little Etsy shop, Sunchild Accessories, and always has THE prettiest jewelry!

The necklace we have chosen to give away is this beautiful mother of pearl shell heart necklace...



Be sure to check out Sunchild Accessories for more beautiful jewelry!

Thanks again MV for helping with the giveaway!

To enter, all you have to do is be a follower and comment on this post!

The giveaway will end Sunday at 5:00!

Thanks for being such wonderful followers and friends :)

Good luck!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday y'all!

I'm SO glad y'all like WILW...it puts a smile on my face to see how many like to share their loves :)

Here's what I'm loving on this beautiful day...


I'm loving that next week is my spring break! I can't wait to spend part of it at home-home and the other part relaxing with J :)

I'm loving that when I'm home-home my mama, aunt, and I are meeting up with my cousin MV in Tallahassee to do a little shopping!


I'm loving that tomorrow is the last day of the After School program...as much as I've loved working with these kindergarteners, I'm ready to get home before 6:00 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons!

I'm loving these pretty dresses...

apple baby blossom stitched dress

winning your heart ruffle dress

Window on the World Dress

Fab Friday Dress

I'm loving that tonight is chicken night at church...yum!

As always, I'm loving my sweet, sweet hubby!


What are YOU loving today?

Link up and let us know!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

happy birthday daddy!

Happy Tuesday y'all!

Today my daddy is celebrating his 57th birthday :)

Daddy,

Thanks for being "my big human dollie", giving me the number of kisses and hugs for how old I was, staying up and not going to bed because you knew that "just because my eyes are closed doesn't mean I'm sleeping!", supporting me through college, helping paint all the rooms in our house, hang pictures, and giving me away to marry J!

I love you!

Bookie


Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

happy spring!

Happy Sunday and first day of spring y'all!

I look forward to all of the seasons for different reasons but spring is definitely a wonderful season :)

It brings about new life, growth, sunshine, weddings, longer days, Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.














What are your favorite things about spring?

Hope everyone has a blessed day!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

20 questions.

Happy Saturday y'all!

It's a beautiful day today and we're spending it driving up to Hilton Head to the outlet mall for a little shopping :)

The other day sweet Cassandra tagged me in these fun questions so I decided to play along!

1. If you have pets, do you see them as merely animals or are they members of your family?
My little Daisy is definitely like our child and goes wherever we go! She went on our honeymoon with us for goodness sake!


2. If you could have a dream come true, what would it be?
My dream of marrying my best friend has already come true :)


3. What would you do with a billion dollars?
Oh gosh...I don't think I'd know what to do! I'd save some, spend some, and give some away to family, our church, charities, and those in need.

4. What helps to pull you out of a bad mood?
My hubby, Daisy, blogging, and taking a nap :)

5. What is your bedtime routine?
Shower, brush my teeth, put in my retainers (yes...I still wear them!), take out little Daisy, hop on the computer for a minute or watch some TV with J, set our alarms, and snuggle under the covers :)

6. What activities did you do in high school? If you could go back, would you do the same stuff or something different?
I wish I had been more involved in high school. I'm not athletic at all so that ruled out sports. I was on the yearbook staff my senior year which was fun!

7. What kind of books do you read?
Girly books :)

8. How do you see yourself in 10 years?
Well, I'll be 35 and I'd love to build our dream home to raise a family in.

9. What’s your fear?
Small spaces!

10. Would you give up all junk food for the rest of your life for the opportunity to see outer space?
Heck no! Going to outer space does not interest me at all!

11. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Hit the snooze button about three times :)

12. If you could change one thing about your significant other, what would it be?
Hmmm.....J knows I LOVE him BUT I wish he could be a little more on time for some things ;)

13. If you could pick a new name for yourself, what would it be?
I remember when I was younger I always thought Jamie was a boy name and I'd get a little upset about it! But now I don't mind Jamie at all :)

14. If you had to choose between six months of sun or six months of rain, what would you choose?
Six months of sun for sure!

15. If you could only eat one thing for the next 6 months, what would it be?
Heavenly Ham ham sandwich with pasta salad and a chocolate chip cookie :)

16. What is the thing you enjoy about blogging the most?
I love being able to document fun and important things that are happening in our every day lives. I also love the friendships that are made through blogging. I am so blessed to have met my VERY good friend Amy through the blog world :) She's the best!


17. Do you prefer salty or sweet foods?
I'll choose something sweet over something salty any day of the week! Even though I'm not the best at baking, I do try to make desserts every now and then :)

{pine bark}

{pillow cookies}

{peach cobbler}

{banana nut bread}

18. What items are in your purse right now?
The question should be what's not in my purse! I've got sunglasses, 3 sets of keys, vitamins, my wallet, checkbook, pens, a wristlet with lots of lip gloss, chap stick, bobby pins, and hair ties, and who knows what else lurking in the bottom of my bag!

19. Name three things on your bucket list.
You know...I've never actually made a bucket list! I should probably do that :)

20. What do you watch on television that you know you shouldn’t?
Ohhh nothing really bad! I love watching Pretty Little Liars, Glee, American Idol, Project Runway, Will & Grace, and House Hunters!

I'd love for y'all to play along and answer these questions if you'd like!

Hope everyone is having wonderful weekend!