SUYL- Sarah

I am linking up with Kelly at Kelly's Korner for her weekly "Show Us Your Life". This week the topic is singles! She has done this multiple times, and so far FIVE couples have gotten married from it! Several other are dating. Well, I figured I have lots of single friends! So I decided to post a few of my favorites. Do I have their permission? No. Will they be mad? Probably not. I am writing each of them their own blog, so be sure to check them all out!

This one is all about SARAH!
                                     
                                                          (Sarah is in the brown)

Sarah was my first real friend in Dallas. She is 27 years old. She is a speech pathologist in a school district. She is a Valentine's day baby! (She loves strawberry cake with strawberry icing in the shape of a heart!)
                                 
                                                                    Sarah and me
Sarah is seriously one of the funniest people I know. She is honest, yet hilarious. She will have you laughing all the time.
                                  
                                                 Sarah is on the far right in the black dress!

Sarah is really strong in her faith. She teaches women's bible study for our singles ministry and does a great job! She loves Jesus and deserves a man who loves Jesus even more.
                                   
                                                        Sarah is in the polka dot shirt

Sarah is one of the most caring people that I know! She will do anything for anyone, and that is super rare these days. She even comes from an AMAZING family! Her parents are some of the best people in the world!

 Sarah practicing the bouquet catch

 Sarah and me on her visit to Alabama

Sarah is in the blue

So if you know a guy in the DFW area who is looking for a tall, beautiful, funny, Jesus loving girl... send them this way! Any guy would be lucky to snag Sarah!!

SUYL- Cali

I am linking up with Kelly at Kelly's Korner for her weekly "Show Us Your Life". This week the topic is singles! She has done this multiple times, and so far FIVE couples have gotten married from it! Several other are dating. Well, I figured I have lots of single friends! So I decided to post a few of my favorites. Do I have their permission? No. Will they be mad? Probably not. I am writing each of them their own blog, so be sure to check them all out!

This one is all about Cali!

Cali is in the blue!

Cali and me at a tour of Cowboy Stadium (sorry it's sideways)

I met Cali about two years ago when she moved to Dallas from Louisiana. She was born and raised in Louisiana and moved here after she finished her masters degree.





Cali is 27 years old and a choir teacher at a middle school. She loves college football, specifically those LSU tigers. (Yes, I hold this against her.)

Cali and her brother with Holly and our brother!

She is so much fun to be around! She loves Jesus and loves to sing. She has a beautiful voice! If I ever find my prince charming, she will definitely be singing at my wedding. She sang at both Holly's and Katie's.

Cali and me

Cali would be a great catch for any single guy who loves music, football, and Jesus! If you know someone who might be a good match for Cali, send them this way!

SUYL- Favorite Beauty Products

I'm linking up with Kelly at Kelly's Korner for Show Us Your Life fridays! This week is all about your favorite beauty products!

My absolute favorite beauty product is my Naked Palette. I actually bought it because I saw Kelly using it on her blog! I love watching the youtube videos that show you how to put it on. It's kind of expensive, but it lasts FOREVER! I've used it every day since April and you can barely even tell. The colors are great and I seriously couldn't say enough things about this product!! If you don't have it, you need to get it ASAP!

For all my other make up, I wear Arbonne. Arbonne is all safe and natural with no parabens, so that's a plus! I have several Arbonne products that I love, but here a few of my favorites!

Primer- This stuff is AMAZING. It helps to keep your make up on all day! And just feels awesome too! I looooove this stuff!

Liquid Foundation- I'm pretty picky about my foundation. This one isn't too heavy and a little goes a long way!

Bronzer- I love mine. Like, obsessed.

Mascara- This is my favorite mascara of all time. It makes me eye lashes plump and long and it's amazing!

 Oh, and my favorite Arbonne product of all time is their sunless tanner! I get compliments on my tan every time I use it! It's the best!


In honesty, I love all of Arbonne's products. The RE9 line, the eye shadows, the blush, the concealer, and did I mention the brushes? Seriously. If you don't buy Arbonne, you should! I don't sale it but know people who do, so let me know if you're interested!

What are your favorite beauty products? Link up at Kelly's Korner to share!

New life changes....

The past two weeks have brought a lot of change in my life. It's a new beginning in so many different areas. It almost seems like a completely new chapter of life.

-My sister got married, so I have a new brother in law. Not only that, but the girl who has been by my side for 25 years is now 4 hours away. That may not seem like a big deal to some, but it's still taking some adjusting. Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited for them. But it's just a new thing for me to get use to.

-I moved from 7th grade to 8th grade this year. And while most of the students are the same since I moved up a grade, it's still an adjustment to be teaching reading AND writing, and not just reading. I am also teaching yearbook and DI, so really school seems brand new yet again.

-I got a new roommate. Her name is Meagan and I'm super excited to be living with her. One of my really good guy friend's here is named Ian. Meagan is Ian's sister! I haven't had a roommate besides Holly since college. It will take some adjusting to a new person. We will have to figure out what life at home looks like for the two of us. However,  I look forward to the adventures that we will have together! I think it will be a fun time!

-I am fresh out of a relationship. I've been dating a guy off and on for 7 months now. I don't mention him on the blog though, mainly because I like to keep my dating life a little bit more private. However, we've recently ended that relationship. It's for the best. It wasn't a healthy place for me to be. He constantly told me things that he didn't like about me, constantly complained about where he was in life, and could really just be a negative person at times. While we did have many fond memories, I am confident in saying that he was NOT the one for me. Therefore I'm starting over (again) in the dating game. Cheers to that!

Life is just so fresh and new right now. It is exciting and refreshing, but also nerve racking at the same time. I look forward to this new chapter of my life. I am excited to see how the Lord uses it for His good! Here's to the newest chapter of the HJH book. :)

BOO to you blogger!

So I tried to upload pictures from Holly's wedding events, but it says I'm at 99% storage for my picasa and won't let me upload anymore. Does anyone know what this means and how to fix it???? I really don't want to pay for more storage....

Adult birthday parties!

HI! Remember me? I know, I know. It's been a MONTH since I've posted on this thing. Life has been so crazy! Since my last post, I hosted a bachelorette party, lingerie shower, multiple guests from Alabama for Holly's wedding, attended Holly's rehearsal dinner (where I gave an awesome MOH speech, if I do say so myself), got through Holly's wedding, hosted an after wedding dinner, started (and completed two weeks of) school AND planned a baby shower for my sister in law (which is Sunday.) Somewhere in all there I managed to find time to paint 15 teacher canvases, attend a 'bama football game (roll tide!), AND find quality time with both my friends and my boyfriend. To say that the last month has been crazy would be an understatement!

But I'm back... hopefully! I promise to do a post soon on all of the fun things that have been going on. But first, I wanted to link up with Kelly's Korner's Show Us your Life- today's theme is Adult birthday parties!

I feel like I am alwaysssss throwing birthday parties for my friends. I'm practically the birthday party throwing queen! Sometimes I pick themes, and sometimes I just plan special gatherings for the people. Below are some links to different parties I've thrown!

Travis' Atlanta Braves Party

Sarah's Valentine's Day Party

I'll come back and add more links soon! My internet is being moody!