What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday! I have missed linking up with you, lady.

Since I have said that I would tell about something I am thankful for each day until Thanksgiving, I will tell you what I am loving about my family. I am so thankful for my family for so many reasons.

1. I am thankful for my parents. They are so giving, understanding, forgiving, loving and not to mention just down. right. badass.

Dad and Mom on our family cruise a few years ago

Mom has become my best friend

2. I love my brothers. They are two of the more hilarious people you will ever meet. We can talk about anything and I like that. I can talk to them about what's bothering me, what I'm happy about, poop, boys, you name it. Whatever. Whenever. They are my two closest friends in the world and I love them for it.

3. I am thankful for the fun that my family and I can have together...and typically do have together!

Head on over and let us all know what you are loving this Wednesday!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm linking up with Jamie to tell you what I am LOVING on this Wednesday!

1. I am LOVING the fact that there are only 12 more days of school left this year! Can you say SUMMA SUMMA SUMMA TIME?!?!

2. I am LOVING all my Twitter friends. If I don't follow you, or you don't follow me, let's be friends! Sometimes it's okay to be a follower...

3. I am LOVING my parents. They recently celebrated 38 years of marriage! They have always set such a great example of what a great, loving marriage should be like. I haven't settled with anyone, because of their example. I always compare my relationships to theirs...could be good or bad. I think so far, it has been good for me!

What are you LOVING today??



What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Today, I have had to really think about some things that I am thankful for and loving. I have so much good in my life and am a happy, happy girl.

1. I am loving my wonderful parents. They sent me a birthday card in the mail yesterday (with just a little money). They are always so thoughtful. Momma and I also had such a wonderful, meaningful conversation yesterday evening. Momma and I didn't really always get along. Through middle school and high school, we really didn't get along at all! We are so much alike and we constantly fought. Since college, she has become one of my best friends. I can always talk to her about anything and she is always honest with me and never judgemental.

2. I am loving that I am all caught up on laundry today and have gotten some homework completed today. It's been a productive little snow day. The snow is coming DOWN right now. It's been so beautiful. I am ready to have a normal routine and schedule back, but I also will never complain about the beauty of nature.
This picture is not one that I took. I'm not gettin' out in this cold!

3. I am loving that I have a Valentine this year. It's been a while since I have had someone to celebrate this day with and I couldn't pick anyone better. Have I mentioned to you lately that I am in love? Really. I have never loved anyone the way that I love Matt.

4. I am loving these dresses from Francesca's.

Also, loving these jeans from Francesca's.

5. I'm still loving Emily from The Bachelor. I don't want her to win. I'd rather her get sent home and then become the Bachelorette. She's so stinkin' cute and WAY too good for sleez-ball, Brad.

Link up with Jamie to tell me what you are loving on this blustery Wednesday!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday again! I have SO been looking forward to this opportunity this week. I have so much in my life to be thankful for and I need to concentrate more on it during stressful times.

1. I am loving my students this week. It took me a little while to feel the love for them this year. They are a different group than what I have ever had in the past. I guess I have known this all along, but they are just little people. They cannot take up for themselves. I am not only a teacher, but I am an advocate for children. And I love them. I really, really do.

2. I am loving my kitty, Addison. She's got herself a little limp going on right now. I'm a little worried about her, but she will be okay. She is 7 years old and she is overweight. There are lots of factors involved here. Good news is that when I touch the leg that she is limping on, she doesn't act like it bothers her. She's got a vet appointment today, so thoughts and prayers are much appreciated!

3. I am loving my friends. I am SO glad to have friends who know what they believe in and what they want/like. There is not one of them that is "wishy washy" and is one person with one group of people and another person with a different group of people. All of my friends are so proud to be who they are that it warms my heart.

4. Remember my new boots? Yeah, I'm still lovin' them. I can't stop thinking about them, actually. :) I cannot wait to wear them again. Perhaps one night this weekend.

5. I am loving the boy toy. Yep. Just super, crazy, happy right now. We got to hang out on Sunday for a little bit and as of now, no plans to see each other again anytime soon. Sound crazy? Probably. I like it this way. I have had a crazy beginning to the week, remember? Pulling looooong days and have been a little stressed. Tonight I have plans and every Thursday is my girls night. Sammi will be here this weekend. I like that things are going slowly. I get butterflies everytime I see him. I'm in a really good place with this. Old school pic, btw.

6. I am loving that I get to spend some quality time with one of my absolute favorite couples tonight! Bryan and Candice invited me over for dinner and we are going to watch "The Other Guys". I am fo reals in love with Will Ferrell. Sorry, Matt....Guess I should warn you now. When he comes for me, you'll just have to share. Seriously excited to spend time with these two. Also, loving that I get to be in their wedding this summer! I really expect tonight to be like old times, when Candice and I lived together. She will fall asleep on the couch and Bryan and I will laugh at the movie together. Can't wait!

7. I am loving that this weekend I get to see Sammi again! TWO weekends in a row! YEE YEE!!! Big plans, too. We will have a girls night on Friday with some of my other friends. Saturday, maybe a pedi {MUCH needed}, and then...we are going to brave going to watch Matt and the band. Could be a mistake, but I'll have Sammi with me if things get hard for me. She will be willing to leave whenever or will say/do something to make things better. Now, talk about an OLD SCHOOL picture! This is way back from our days in the sorority. Geez.

I truly hope that each of you are having a fantastic Wednesday! We are halfway to the weekend!!! What are you loving on this Wednesday?!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday! I realized that I hadn't written but two posts between last Wednesday and today. It's been a whirlwind and two classes started. So sorry! Now, on to the important stuff!

1. I'm loving that I got to spend time with these fine people all weekend! {Also loving the nerd glasses I bought}

2. I'm loving this acoustic version of Hey Ya. This man is Obadiah Parker. We all know how I feel about acoustic music. It's good for the soul.

3. I cannot decide if I am loving this snow day or not. I was a little bit hoping for one, but a little bit just ready to have a full week of teaching in. I have not taught a full week since December 6th. That kinda starts to wear on you. I'm ready to be "Miss Hurt" for a few days in a row. :)
{This picture is from our Gingerbread Hunt this year. A student and I found a clue and I am trying to convince my kids to stop running around the library and to come listen to it! They were a tad excited. Also, when taking pictures of me, you never know what kind of face you might capture.}

4. I am loving The Big Bang Theory. Just another show to get addicted to. Does anyone else watch this show? It's a little "under the radar" in my eyes. I love the characters so much. It's about these guys who are really intelligent, but have no social skills. They live across the hall from Penny, a really pretty blonde who works at the Cheesecake Factory. It's just funny. Sheldon is my favorite character.

5. The last thing {well, not really, but I have to limit myself} that I am loving is this youtube video. I saw it a while back, but I watch it once in a while just for a good laugh. Enjoy!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

What I'm Lovin' Wednesday with Jamie!

I'm loving that I get to see two of my close friends, Anthony and Laura this weekend and that I get to meet Anthony's new girlfriend, Maegan. YEE!! They are all coming in for the CD Release Party this weekend.

I'm loving that I have cleaned out my closet (before and after pics to come soon), my pantry, my desk....etc. It always makes me feel so good to get it all cleaned out. My friends and I are having a little clothing/accessories swap tomorrow night for our Girls Night. I'm so excited that I will get something new that I don't have to pay for...better yet, we might not have to just goodwill all of our clothes, but know that they are going to good homes. Here's a sneak peek at a before picture of my closet. Notice the trash bag that's already full of clothes and ready for goodwill. It was there for a few months...

I'm loving that not only is tomorrow our clothing swap, but it's Girls Night. I just wrote a post about my lady friends. I am so glad that we have picked one day a week to get together and have a good time. Maybe even vent to each other once in a while. Love 'em.

I'm lovin' Dexter season 5. I found it online and have been watching. I'm about halfway through this season already. I LOVE me some Dex. He's smokin'!

I hope you have loved your Wednesday. Sad that I made it to the party late. Better late than never, I suppose!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

1) I'm loving another snow day! I didn't realize until my BTF {Best Teacher Friend} Sarah pointed out, we have only worked a total of SIX days in the past month. I know we have to make all of these days up, but I just don't care at this point. Teachers love snow days, too!

2) I'm loving the pancakes that I made myself for breakfast this morning. Not on the weight watchers diet, but were oh so good! Guess I've already dipped into those 35 extra weekly points. Whoopsie!

3) I'm loving How I Met Your Mother. One of my favoritest shows. I'm a little in love with Barney Stinson. Too bad for me that Neil Patrick Harris is gay in real life. Happily. With a partner and a baby. {sigh}

4) I'm loving that I get to go eat with my bestie, Candice tonight at Olive Garden. YUM!! I haven't seen this chick in quite some time and we live in the same city. So sad. I'll be excited to hear about more wedding plans! {I'm a bridesmaid in her wedding this summer}

Oldie, but a goodie! This was on a trip to Cinci.

5) I'm loving the little love birds I bought for my bookshelf. Aren't they just the cutest? I love 'em, anyway.

I hope you are loving your Wednesday! I'd love to hear what it is that you are loving on this fine afternoon.