Church Style: Red Stripes, Black Maxi & A Dash of Neon

Happy Sunday!

I'm in New Orleans spending some QT with my very pregnant sister, so this will be short and sweet.

Tank: TJMaxx

Halftee: Halftee.com

Skirt: Target

Wedges: Zulily

The cute toddler in the background with the messy hair was supposed to be napping... we see how well that worked out.

My sister currently lives in Ohio and almost didn't make it in town for her shower because of delayed flights. *sigh* But she made it and the shower was a success! Photos are on Instagram at the moment, but I'll do a special post later highlighting the various DIY's that I attempted and to show the amazing candy bar that my sis-in-law set up.

Necklace: Rue 21

Neon Bangle: Target

I'm linking up today with Watch What I'm Wearing, Fine Linen & Purple and Plane Pretty.

Summer (Mom) Style: Red, White & Blue

We wrapped our staycation this week by visiting the Naval Aviation Museum. I thought a little patriotic apparel was perfect, considering that Independence Day is just around the corner.

Tank & Sandals: Target

Half-tee: Halftee.com

Skirt: Le Lapin D'or

Have you ever taken a 5-year old and a 3-year old to a museum? It was fun, but oh my . . . they ran from one exhibit to the other and a pace designed for setting PR's. They most certainly did not peruse each exhibit and read all about the amazing history that went with each biplane, hot air balloon and jet. Nope, they raced.

This is how they felt at the beginning. It was all, "Mom, look at that!  This is so cool!  Can I climb IN???"

And this is how they felt when we were leaving... "My foot hurts! I wanna sit. Holdju, pease."

Necklace: Premier Designs Jewelry

Belt: Target

Despite the whirlwind pace at which we raced through the exhibits (we were in and out of the museum in a solid hour and a half), we had a really great time! However, I'm kind of looking forward to getting back into our summer routine. You know, lazy mornings, followed by a leisurely cleaning of the house, followed by a trip to Target, followed by nap time where I totally veg out for a few hours, followed by afternoons on our swing set and in our pool. Yeah, I'm looking forward to that. ;)

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle and Funday Monday and Trend Spin.

Short & Sweet

I miss you, my friends! I miss sitting at my desk and perusing my favorite blogs. I miss hopping from one blog to another throughout the day in between tasks that I had to get done. I really do miss all of your pretty faces and funny words!

Dress: Monroe and Main

Shirt: Halftee

Sandals, necklace & bracelets: Target

That being said, however, I am thoroughly enjoying setting up my classroom and getting ready to teach. I wouldn't trade it for my life as a paralegal for anything!!  I just have NO time these days! I am hoping (fingers are crossed) that it slows down just a bit after I have the first few weeks of school under my belt so that my schedule can return to something that resembles normal. =) And so that, maybe, I can work out a normal blogging schedule too! =)

I hope you're all doing well! I haven't forgotten about you, I promise! And I'll do my best to get around to your blogs this weekend. Thank you SO much for swinging by and supporting me even in my absence. =)

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Monday Mingle and Still Being Molly. 

Hearts, Humidity & A Heat Wave

Okay, I know. Everyone in the entire country is experiencing ridiculously high temperatures. So, I won't complain *too* much about the heat here in the panhandle of Florida.  But one thing I'm 99% sure we beat you on is the humidity. Oh. My. Goodness. The humidity.  It was so humid the other morning when I took this picture, that the lense on my camera fogged up and I ended up with this little beauty.

This morning, while I was out running with a friend, it literally felt like I was trying to work my way through a cloud of moisture.  It's only July! Here in Florida, we get to enjoy tolerate suffer through this humidity well into October and sometimes, November.  You know, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure we've had some pretty darn humid Christmasses too!

Halftee: c/o Halftee

Tank, Maxi Skirt & Sandals: Target

Maxi skirt remixed here and here.

Speaking of Christmas, how do you like the little Christmas in July look I've got going on here?  There's something about red and black that has sort of a Christmassy feel to it.

Earrings & Bracelet: Premiere Designs Jewelry

Watch & Ring: Target

How are you surviving this heat (and humidity) wave that's hitting the country?

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly and Pink Chai Style.