Wedding Mania

One of the many reasons I've been so M.I.A from this bloggy over the past few months is we have spent almost every weekend traveling to some sort of wedding festivity. Yep, Shane and I have officially hit "that age". We have quite a few friends getting married or even some who are now having babies, so we've been making our way around the states to attend all these festivities. This is definitely such an exciting time in our lives, and I know it is for all of our friends.... we're all truly growing up. (woahhh)

Sarah & Andy's Wedding - Columbia, SC

Sarah & Andy's Wedding - Columbia, SC

Sarah & Andy's Wedding - Columbia, SC

Me & Mom at my cousin's Bridal Shower - Florence, SC

Bridal Shower - Florence, SC

Landon & Adam's Reception - Huntersville, NC

Landon & Adam's Reception - Huntersville, NC

Brent & Elaine's Wedding - Greenville, SC

Brent & Elaine's Wedding - Greenville, SC

Lyndsey's Kitchen Shower - Charleston, SC

Lyndsey's Kitchen Shower - Charleston, SC

Lyndsey's Kitchen Shower - Charleston, SC

Summer Reading

Ahh, nothing says summer time like sipping a cold beverage out on the lake, by the pool, or with my toes in the sand and a good book in hand!

Shane and I aren't taking any big vacations this summer, since we're going on a week long cruise in November. I also just started a new job, so I'm back to square one with vacation time. With that being said, we're all about the "mini-vacations" and "staycations" this summer. We're currently  hitting record high temps and as long as I'm by some form of water with the least amount of clothing that's publicly acceptable, I'm happy!

We've been taking full advantage of hanging out at different places, and i've had some pretty good summer books to help me relax.

The first, is the ever popular 50 Shades Of Grey series. For all of you out there who are skeptical and want to call it porn, well pshhhhh. It's an AWESOME series! Yes, there are some, ahem, parts that make you a little flushed reading it, but it's good, trust me!

After reading the 50 Shades series, I picked up the latest book by one of my favorite authors, Kate White (also the editor in chief for Cosmopolitan), titled So Pretty It Hurts. White writes lighthearted mysteries and stories about uptown NYC characters. They're really quick and easy reads, and like I said... super lighthearted. The perfect book to read on those lazy days or when you just want to get lost in a fun little mystery or story.

I have a few more books on my reading list for this summer including:
The Hunger Games Trilogy (I know, I know, I am late to the game!)
The Sixes (another Kate White novel)
Low Country Summer by Dorothea Benton Frank (I saw this on my friend Sarah's recommendations, and decided to try it out!)

Do you all get in reading moods like me during the summer? What books do you recommend?

Lately - In Pics

Aside from being super busy at my new job, which I LOVE, I've just been enjoying this gorgeous weather and spending time with my honey and friends...

our neighborhood pool is finally open and I had it all to myself last weekend. It was perfect weather, and the perfect excuse for me to finish the 50 Shade of Grey series (obsessed BTW)

South Carolina baseball is in post season right now and many nights i've spent doing this while watching!

We've been to visit our twin nieces a few times and they're still growing like weeds and doing great... We love our aunt and uncle time with them!

Shane's college roommate and his wife had a little boy back in November, and we've been dying to meet him but with crazy schedules, we haven't been able to. We finally made it to their house this week and it was SO nice catching up and playing with this happy baby

This past weekend, we went to Charleston for a little get away and to spend time with my bestie Pam & her BF and to also see my friend Lyn & her fiance. Friday night, we all had dinner down town.

Saturday, we got up early for walk on the Ravenel bridge. Pam and Pat live right on the harbor within a few hundred feet to the entrance to the bridge. I so wish I lived there for the view alone...amazing!

I've been a pretty bad blogger lately, but as you can see, we've been keeping busy! 

I will be back this week for some fun posts so stay tuned... :)

Memorial Day Weekend

This post is a little late, but It's been a crazy month.
By the way, what the heck? It's already JUNE?!?! Where has 2012 gone!!!

Let's go back a few weekends to Memorial Day Weekend. Shane and I were BOTH off for 3 days straight! With his job he usually has to work weekends, so that NEVER happens.

The weather in the south has been beautiful for the majority of May and memorial day weekend did not disappoint. Shane and I ventured up to North Carolina for a gorgeous weekend out on the lake and for his sister's wedding reception. (they got married back in February in New Zealand, so they had a local reception for friends and family to attend.)

Here are some pics of our fun, relaxing start to summer!

us with Shane's sister, Landon

 fun cupcakes and favor boxes at the reception

first dance

memorial day at Verdict Ridge Golf Club

Hello Summer!

Top Five This Week

Ello Lovelies!

Hope you have had a fantastic week! I'm linking up again with Lauren at From My Grey Desk to bring you my Top 5 Things of the week in...

1. Yesterday was my last FULL day at my job before I start my new one Tuesday. I'm in my office this morning turning in my key and packing up last minute things before I peace out! My coworkers treated me to lunch yesterday at a local BBQ place (where I'm pretty sure I gained a good 3 lbs) and gave me a gift certificate as a going away gift. It was super sweet and I'm really going to miss some of them.

My office all packed up

  2. Thanks to my blog friends and twitter, I've broken down, and downloaded 50 Shade of Grey to read. Damn all of you for talking about it so much I need to read it now for myself. Stay tuned, I'm sure I'll post what I think about it at some point or another. I'm excited to dig in though...

 3. TV/Season Finale madness
I'm such a TV addict and I'm definitely the prime demo for soo many of the primetime shows right now! Some of my favorites for this season have included: One Tree Hill (may it forever RIP), Revenge, Scandal, Hart of Dixie, American Idol, Gossip Girl, Ringer, & Greys Anatomy (although, I'm wayyyy behind on the DVR with this one and I'm trying to avoid all the angry tweets/blog posts about whatever happened last night)

4. This past Tuesday, I went after work for a free facial that I won by dropping my business card in a box at a local restaurant. It was SO relaxing, and even though they did it to promote their products, I didn't mind being a guinny pig and trying out what they had to offer. My face has felt so bright and clear this week.

I'm also planning to go for some extended pampering on Monday since I don't start my new job until Tuesday. Massage and mani/pedi, here I come! (thanks to my coworkers for the gift certificate, it will be FREE and much enjoyed!

5. Do any of you with an Iphone/Ipad play the Logos Quiz game app? If not, you should download it RIGHT NOW. So. Much. Fun. Last night, Shane and I may have laid in bed for an hour and a half guessing logos and fussing over the game. Nerd status right here.

 

 

 

So, friends, what were the top five things from YOUR week?

 

Have a wonderful weekend!