One of the highlights of my week is Sunday, when Ricki and I teach the four year old Life Group (basically Sunday School) at our church because I could be having the worst day but they instantly cheer me up. Hearing each of them say their weekly prayer requests, ask the most unanswerable questions about God ("Why doesn't he have a last name?" is a favorite), and especially … [Read more...]
Outfit Of The Day: April 17, 2014
I just got back from a quick day trip to DC last night and was absolutely EXHAUSTED this morning. All I wanted to do was stay in my pajamas and write this blog from the comfort of my bed. Ever have one of those days? Well, being the over-committer that I am, I scheduled a meeting for this morning and unfortunately they wouldn't find my pajama pants as cute as I do. So today I'm … [Read more...]
ShopBop Friends & Family Sale
There's only one thing that gets me more excited about summer than checking out all the cute clothes on ShopBop.. Getting them at 25% off. So, just in time for summer weddings, HONEYMOONS, vacations, or just feeling cute while running to the grocery store, don't miss the ShopBop Friends and Family Sale! Just use the code INTHE FAMILY14 at checkout! Here are some of my … [Read more...]
What I Wore: 2nd Grade Class Zoo Trip
Last week Ricki and I went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC with a few of her closest friends... and the entire 2nd grade. Just because I'm nervous one of her teachers will read this, I'm not going to tell you how worried I was that this trip would turn into a nightmare. But it was a lot. But really, wouldn't you?? Well, to my surprise, we ended up having a great time … [Read more...]
Summer Shoes: Caged In
To say I'm looking forward to (consistently) warm weather would be an understatement, but one thing I will miss about winter is all my boots that effortlessly dress up any outfit. I feel like in the summer I get in the routine of wearing the same sandals with pretty much everything. I don't have a pair of neutral heels that I can wear with a lot but are also comfortable. So, I … [Read more...]