Friday Letters {almost birthday time}

Happy Happy Friday! I could seriously do a happy dance (or 3) simply because it's the weekend!

Hahahhaha
I was out of town for several days last week/weekend {working}, so this weekend is my first full one in two weeks. I didn't realize how much I would miss one whole weekend. Shew!
To start this weekend off on the right foot I'm doing Friday Letters.... ------- Dear Birthday, thank you so much for showing up this weekend. You're right on time and I love you for bringing me together with my favorite people. Dear Fiance, thank you for always making my dreams come true. No matter how small or silly they may be. Dear Family (current and future), thank you for being so amazing. You make me feel like a princess on the regular. Dear Work, you're killing me. Simmer down now. Dear Downtown Nashville, I hope you're ready. Dear Fall TV, wooooah girl. You're bringing it fast and furious. I love the shows, I just can't keep up. I will have to get back into practice. Dear Mumford & Sons, I can't stop listening to your new album. LOVE. IT. Dear Louisville football, good luck this weekend. Bring home another W!!
------- Check out the rest of the Friday Letters here. Join in on the Friday fun!

I Believe In...

Erin, from Living In Yellow, is doing an awesome linkup right now. It's all about what we believe in. You have to believe in something, right?

------ Here's what I believe in...

I believe in laughing 'til my side hurts. 

I believe in love. I believe in cuddles. I believe in having a strong opinion. I believe in a good joke.  I believe in traveling. I believe in working hard. I believe in best friends.

I believe in Red + Black. #GoCards!

I believe in Sunday mornings. I believe in the love I get from our dog.

I believe in giving out smiles and making others laugh. I believe in making lists. I believe in being creative. I believe in a strong drink.

I believe in being educated. I believe in cooking an amazing meal. I believe in handwriting cards, especially thank you cards. I believe in girl time.

I believe in my dreams. I believe in taking skyline pictures. I believe in community. I believe in funny faces.

I believe in supporting the ones I love. I believe in the fact that a single outfit can turn your day around.

I believe in saving money. I believe in a good manicure. I believe in sharing. I believe in dancing. Preferably with my best friends. I believe in forehead kisses.

I believe in family.

I believe in crying. It's great for your heart. I believe in the perfect photo. I believe in being a girl. I believe in dessert.

I believe in apples and cheese. I believe in a good cup of coffee.

I believe in making memories. I believe in our future. I believe in my fiance. 

I believe in believing in what makes me happy. ------- What do you believe in? Run on over to Living in Yellow to see what other bloggers believe in!

Friday's Letters

Happy Friday! I'm back with a few notes for Friday's Letters....

Dear Ashley, your new design looks great!! Dear Working Hard, you really pay off. When I give into you, you usually pay off quicker than I expect. 

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Dear Family, I can't wait to see you this weekend. I need some girl time with my momma :) Dear Jess, I can't wait to see you for lunch on Sunday! Dear Ryan, I'm sad I have to travel to see family without you this weekend. I will miss you! Dear Halloween, I'm coming for you! I am planning a party, an awesome costume, and some great scary decorations/music. Dear Blog/Instagram Followers, I keep forgetting to take pictures of my food. And life. In case you noticed, I apologize!

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Dear Ryan, thanks for always being so sweet. For always being willing to work on whatever needs it. You are the very best.

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------- Who would you write your Friday's Letters to? Check out the rest of them {here}!

Just to be closer to #NYFW #FNO2012

I decided to throw a little something together to feel like I'm closer to #NFW and #FNO2012.  I made this little printable because it's my favorite Rachel Zoe quote!

Enjoy! ------ Made by Me :) You may use with appropriate credit.

Return The Favor

Happy Wednesday lovely readers! Today I'm co-hosting a linkup with the talented Chelsea from Yours Truly {remember the gal that redesigned my blog? same person!}. Chelsea has been the host of several linkups lately in attempt to bring bloggers together via Twitter, GFC, Facebook, etc. This is a GFC linkup and is pretty simple--check out the details below to find some new friends!  ------

Last Wednesday was the fifth week of the Return The Favor hop, and it's proving to be a success week after week! Please spread the word so this second round of GFC is just as successful! I look forward to you all linking up and finding some new blogs to follow!

If you would like to be a co-host in the future, please send an email to chelsea@yourstrulyblog.com and let me know what type of hop {Twitter, Facebook, GFC, Bloglovin'} you'd most like to co-host!

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Follow your host & co-hosts

Share the hop with others, whether it be via Twitter, Facebook, your blog, etc!
Come link up with @chelseaoliviaxo for the GFC hop to find new blogs to follow! http://www.yourstrulyblog.com/2012/08/bloglovinhop.html
Feel free to copy the code for the button from above and put it up on your blog.

Take a couple minutes to visit some other people who have linked up and let them know you stopped by from the Return The Favor hop - and hopefully they will return the favor!

Chelsea from Yours Truly
Dalayna from Pointing Up

Rosie from Craftbotic
Sinead from Sinead in the Sun
Alyssa from Impractical Composition

Ashley from The Sweet Ashley Life
Kara from Making The Most of Life
Misty from Monkeys and Tutus

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Enjoy!!

Triple Travel

A few weeks ago I mentioned going out of town for a bit. Well, being out of town for a bit turned into travelling 9 out of 10 straight days. 

Shew, that was tough!
We visited Ryan's brother and sister-in-law for a Mumford & Sons concert.   With my new job I got to travel to California for a few days. When I returned to TN we continued on to Alabama to visit with a close friend.

If you shop at Trader Joe's I suggest trying these little guys. 

The beautiful drive to Bristol, where the concert was. I <3 TN

 

Our awesome Mumford ticket book.

What a view! 

Doesn't he look like he's excited? {note my sarcasm}

A street in Bristol, state street, is the state line!

State street, the state line between TN and VA!

We had yummy cupcakes at Shelbee's Vintage Cafe in Bristol.

 

Some vintage tobacco jars...

More vintage containers in the local cigar shop.

Isn't he cute?

The Mumford stage. Such a GREAT show!

This is what a 5:50 am flight looks like :)

Almost there! The west coast is so much different than TN. 

Some amazing coffee. 

The weather was perfect :)

I met Mickey! 

We stayed close to Disney, so we saw/heard their nightly fireworks.

Of course I had to Skype with both of my boys while I was gone!

I tried coconut water for the first time. And last time. Yuck!

Doesn't everyone start the weekend off with a margarita?
This was my 1st beer-garita.

The boys. Out at our favorite bar in Birmingham.

The boy's best man :)

You have to have brunch on a rainy Saturday morning..

And what's a grown up brunch with out bloody marys...
and chocolate milk?

Noms.

My favorite :)

Jon with his pet duck!  

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I had a great time each place I went, but it was SO nice to take several naps after getting back home.  Where's the last place you traveled?
P.s. Today I'm guest posting on Jessica's Blog {Before The I Do's}. Swing by to read some of my wedding planning tips!