Trying to catch up!

Hey everyone! I can't beleive its been since April 2nd since I have blogged. April 2nd seems like forever ago but then again it seems like it was yesterday..this month is FLYING by!!! April is a busy busy busy month for my job and I just can't seem to sit down longer than two minutes to blog. So, here I am, on a Sunday morning blogging before church. My life is in complete fast forward mode.

It's IEP month. That means there are some stressed out school teachers right about now. We are in meetings after meetings and the countless paperwork carries on. This is my second year to do IEPs so I am just a little stressed out than the year before. Last year, I cried just about everyday. I was at school until 11:30 at night and on the weekends. I think this is where my grey hair is came from. This year has been different. I am writing a different type of IEP which has been kind of stressful and the state department likes to change everything I have already learned. Other than that, I have all the support I need. The one thing that is making all the difference is starting early and being organized. Organization is something that I struggle with but I feel like I am making progress.

Last weekend, I had my two bridal showers. All I can say is WOW. Adrian and I are so loved. I have been apart of many many weddings. But, when it's your own, there is something a little different. Like I said we are loved from many many people and we couldn't be blessed with better family or friends who support us so much.

April 19, 2013---- WE are exactly one month away from our big day. I can't say I am stressed out yet because I have been so busy with work. I am going to try my best not to spaz out before the wedding. I am in constant prayer for peace during this wedding time and I know the Lord has me taken care of.

Speaking of the Lord, my walk with Him is getting stronger. I have set aside my time with him everyday. It's just me and him. I've started the 40 day challenge and it is taking me to new places. You should defiantly try it!

Here are some pictures from my second shower. My phone was MIA for the first shower. Imagine that.

Autism: my letter to you

Today is World Autism Awareness today. If you want to know more autism, you can get your learn on  here.

Dear Autism,

 If you didn’t know, today is World Autism Awareness day. Not that you really care, but this day is all about YOU. Yes, you Autism, you have a WHOLE day for the world to recognize who you are. I think it will take much more than twenty-four hours to tell the world about you. 

I see you on good days, bad days, sick days, and just about every day. You are every where I go. I notice puzzle pieces on a daily basis. I am always thinking of another way for you to understand me. 

You’ve broadened my mind and completely opened my heart. You make me slow down and look at everything in many different ways. Oh Autism, you have taught me more than I could ever teach you. My days wouldn’t be the same without you. 

You are very mysterious. A lot of people have many different theories on how you came about and why are you becoming more and more common. I have my thoughts but honestly, does that matter? I wouldn't trade you for the world. 

Forever grateful,

Scotti

Happy St. Patty's Day!!

I'm seeing green!! If you don't know anything about me, know that I LOVE the color green. Green just makes me happy. I've seen a million post on Facebook, instagram, and twitter of friends at St. Patty's day parades! I will go to one next year! I would really love to Mcguire's in Pensacola. That is our favorite place to go to when we make it to the beach. Oh the beach..I would love to be there right now!

Wedding Wednesday: Productive

This week is spring break! This week is spring break! If any teacher needed spring break, it would this teacher. I beyond thankful for this break. This week has given me lots of time do things I normally justtotiredtodo can’t do during the week. I have gotten 2 bags full of clothes to give to Goodwill. Now I just got to get those bags to Goodwill.

On Monday, my cousins, Linda Sue, Kylee and Amber, from Arkansas, rolled across the river to come visit me. Did I mention that they came to talk FLOWERS?? Linny used to be in the floral business and she’s real good. She called me and said she would be honored to do my flowers. Of course, I visited my "goin' to the chapel"  board on pintrest to show her my ideas. Originally, I wanted peonies in my bouquet but then I saw a picture and I knew it was what I wanted! 

On Monday, my cousins, Linda Sue, Kylee and Amber, from Arkansas, rolled across the river to come visit me. Did I mention that they came to talk FLOWERS?? Linny used to be in the floral business and she’s real good. She called me and said she would be honored to do my flowers. Of course, I visited my goin’ to the chapel board on pintrest to show her my ideas. Originally, I wanted peonies in my bouquet but then I saw a picture and I knew it was exactly what  I wanted! 

A. decided that he wanted to wear a khaki colored pants and vest. (another pinterest inspiration, but no one has to know that) We had THE. HARDEST. TIME. finding khaki vest in our area. A few stores had them online but not all the sized we needed. It was frustrating and this HAD to be done. If we got anything done for the wedding this week I determined this would be it. We went every where...JC Penny, Dillard's, Men's Warehouse. Now let me say that these places had vest but they were either 80 bucks or not the right size. Then A. remembered a local place in Senatobia and rode down there and they had the perfect khaki suit! We made the decision that vest weren't as important so the guys will be wearing a khaki suit and jacket, I am praying it won't be TOO hot. 

How perfect is this?? Thank you pinterest!!

They say cousins are your first friends and these girls and I go way back. I am so glad they will be apart of our day.

Cake stand has been ordered! 

Ahhh, spending a little QT with the "beyonce". 

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he shall give you the desires of your heart. ---Psalms 37: 3-4

Wedding Wednesday: Saw it, Pinned it, Did it

Hey everyone, another Wedding Wednesday is here! I cannot believe how fast 2013 if flying by. We are already over half way done with February! The days until the “big day” are dwindling down and I am getting so anxious! (88 days, but who is counting!?)

I finally put of my craft hat this weekend and got to work on some things for the wedding. I am sticking to the mason jar-rustic chic theme.We have Pinterest to thank for that. Here is my wedding board for ya'll to get a good look of my style and what I am going for.

This is from google. But you get the idea.

I got my burlap, lace and twine out and warmed up the glue gun...

MY burlap mason jars!

Wedding Wednesday: It's the little things!

Hey ya'll! We hit the 100 day mark last week. I immediately got over whelmed and almost had a mini anxiety attack. I still have so much to do and under a 100 days to do it! It’s time to get busy! Speaking of busy, are any  of ya’ll special education teachers? If so, ya’ll can feel my pain. I am smack in the middle of alternate assessment, it’s almost IEP season and just the ins and outs of the classroom. Of course, let’s just throw one of the most important days of someone life right in the mix!

I have never been OCD, over organized, or anything closely related to a type A personally. Thankfully, I have friends and family that are. Even in college I would have two weeks to write a paper and I almost always wrote the darn thing 2 days before it was due. What can I say, I work better under pressure. But I do not want to be that with my wedding. Hitting that 100 mark got a strong grip on my attention.

This weekend my fabulous Aunt Traci and I went on the hunt for bridesmaid jewelry. If anyone can find jewelry, it’s my Aunt Traci. We had the perfect hunting ground, the Helen Brett show. The HB is a fabulous jewelry (and much more) show. We found the perfect stuff. I really really want to  post pictures but I want it to be a surprise for my girls! 

Aside from the jewelry, we have FINALLY finished our registry. We registered at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Target, and last but not least Dillards. I always said when I registered for my wedding I would do it all at one place. But when that day finally came, I knew that wasn't the smart thing to do. Some people may not have a Target or a BBB so registered at both. I knew I wanted Fiestaware and was pretty disappointed when neither of my stores carried it. Adrian and I both found some plates at Target we liked and went on our merry way. A few months after, I was in Target, roaming the isles, and I noticed our dishes were on clearance! Two things instantly ran through my mind: I LOVE CLEARANCE! And what if it's not available when it's time to buy it? It was January and if you are teacher you know that January is not the month of buying anything extra. I sat on the problem for a few days and decided to take the Target plates off the registry and head to the closest Fiesta dealer in town, Dillard's.

I did some prepping before going to Dillard's becuase I was going on this journey without A. Soon as I walked in there was beautiful fine china everywhere. I came to my senses and got down to business with our dinnerware.

I registered for shamrock & peacock colors. I love green. A loves blue. It's a win-win situation. I registered for other fiestaware dishes in various colors with blue & green as the main colors. I can't wait to have my own kitchen. I am hoping my true Paula Deen-Rachel Ray cooking talents come out. I sure know A is. 

Obsession.

Ok, so maybe obsession is a little dramatic for a blog post about owls. I love owls, a lot. Maybe the post should read borderline? Any one who knows me knows that I love the owl. The owl has blown up the past year. It seemed every where you turned there was an owl. I saw a lot of the little bird at flea markets and in clothing stores. It wasn't until I moved out of my grandmothers house that I took decorating seriously.

In college it was easy. Anything in a bright blue, pink, green, or yellow would pretty much match anything in my apartment. From bedroom to bathroom everything thing I had was BRIGHT! (Excuse me while I throw up in my mouth!) I did go through brief pastel phase but I completely blame that on Target. Even my kitchen was a rainbow. Espcially those cups that Wal Mart sold. I mean how can you beat a 4 pack of plastic cups for 88 cents. Ah, the college life.

Now, that I'm on the verge of being married and starting my life with A, I can't help but to look at things differently. I am into earthly and neutral tones. They are so "clean" to me. And I love clean look. My mom used to tell me all the time that I am the "old soul" in the family. I can see why now. Here are a few of my favorite owl pieces!

This came from a store in town. It's from one my BFF's Emily. I LOVE IT!

I love the "earthy" in this piece. I hope whoever makes this pottery has more! 

Owl Warmer. 

Can you guess where this tart warmer came from? WAL MART!! I love a good deal!

Another gift from my girl Em, she knows me!

This was one my first owls. I got it from Kirklands like 3 years ago for maybe 6 bucks. 

I love how my collection is from all over the place and nothing really coordinates. Thats what makes it collection. I can not wait to have our own and I can truly make it a home.