Life Lately Pics

Cinco Powell bag took 6 weeks to arrive, but it finally showed up on my door step in one piece.

This was the free bag I won on Chicago Prepster's blog.

Found this beaut on Andrew's phone from LR and MR's wedding. :)

Went to a childhood friend MF's first part of her bachelorette party. We've known each other since pre school. 

Got these lovely items from vs and bath and body works. Either discounted or FREE. Gotta love coupons.

This was from MF's bridal shower. The shower and bachelorette party happened the same day.

She's getting hitched on 7/19.

LR finally posted all the wedding snap shots on fb. The other bridesmaids and I in front of the lake. This one is one of my favs so I thought I would throw it in there.

And it wasn't made available to me back when I did the wedding post.

Speaking of weddings/bridal showers....I made these cupcakes for a sorority sister's bridal shower this weekend.

Shaped like a wedding dress. 

First time doing that, so I am working on the placement/technique for the cupcakes still.

The Actual 4th

Last post you saw what took place on the eve of my favorite holiday. The pics below are from the actual 4th of July. I consider this the best time of year. :)

Andrew and I threw a little get together at his place. We had 4 friends come over, everyone else was busy with family stuff or out of town. Andrew's place isn't super big, so it was the perfectly sized party.

I didn't take pics with everyone, or of everything, my bad.

A and myself. 

Friend CB and I.

A and MJ, CB's Boyfriend playing pong.

We also had ladder golf.

We grilled burgers and dogs, enjoyed adult beverages and then went across the state line to buy some fireworks.

I'd say all of us had a blast shooting off fireworks where it is legal.

And instead of going to watch a show like normal....we all went our separate ways.

Andrew and I ended up watching Orange is the New Black on Netflix.

That ladies and gents was my 4th of July.

What did you do?

4th of July

My FAVORITE holiday is finally here! It's the 4th of July incase you live under a rock.
Last night Andrew and I attended my first company party. My one year with work is in 18 days so that's why it's my first one.
We had a lot of fun! It was like one big block party. The neighborhood every year sets off a bunch of those parachute ones and the kids chase the shoots down to catch them. Which was a fun site to see. Also they had two watermelons that were blown up with M 80s!!  SO neat.
There was a fireworks show....it lasted 40 whole minutes! It was amazing to watch from two yards over from where they were being shot off! Le sigh...so pretty and fun to watch. Celebrating our great nation's independence sure is the best. :)
Oh and there was the most Americanized truck I had ever seen.....
Here are a few festive pics. Hopefully I remember to take some more of tonight's festivities with friends.
I didn't get any pics of exploding watermelons, or any with co-workers.
But these few will do for now.
I'll see if later I can upload the 5 minute video of fireworks.

My festive nails. 

Myself and Andrew at the party.

American Truck right there y'all.

Cute Sorority Shirts.....

Dang it. The Greek clothing stores have come out with some super cute shirt designs since I've graduated. UGHHHH. WHY NOW?!? This Alum is jelly. I've stopped buying new shirts, but definitely still rock my college day ones around the house/gym/running errands/relaxing with friends.
All though there are some super tempting ones out there.

"No matter the letters, we're all Greek together. "

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There are tons more out there. These are some favs from pinterest, after browsing for 3 minutes.....my goodness.

Anyone else a sorority alum and jelly of the girls with the cute shirts that are still in their undergrad years?

Instagram Dump

Volunteered at the 2nd annual motorcycle ride today. :)

Most recent baseball game a few weeks back, heading to another game Friday and can't wait.

Brownies with PB and Reece's PB Cups.....om nom nom.

Pool day this weekend. Used my new luxury beach towel...aw yeah...

Goin to the Chapel

And we're going to get marrieddddd.....
Well not me, but two of my really good friends got married on 5/31/14. :)
Myself and Andrew got the pleasure of being in the bridal party. Myself a bridesmaid and Andrew a groomsman.
The happy couple got married at Lake Quivira, KS. The country club is a really pretty place right on the beach of Lake Quivira.
The ceremony was beautiful, the cocktail hour wine was white zin and it was amazing! The italian food was super yummy. The music was bumping and the dancing and company of friends made for the best time. Everyone looked beautiful. I can't believe that day that was planned for, talked about, and obsessed over for over a year has come and gone.
I shall now leave you with a few pics from my instagram/fb.
Sorry they aren't in order.

Shellac mani for wedding

Some attendees with the bride and groom.

Friend CB and I.

Andrew and myself. :)

BW, myself and KS the bridesmaids.

Pinot's Palette bachelorette party painting.

Bride LR and her maid of honor her sister SB. 

All of us waiting for the bride LR to walk down the aisle. 

LR the bride and I at her bachelorette party.

Rehearsal dinner fun. Bride and her maids.

What was left of my bouquet. Hydrangeas has wilted over night.

Groom MR with Andrew. 

My sister attended the wedding and snapped this on her iphone.

Bachelorette party cake.

Mr and Mrs R at rehearsal dinner.

Andrew and I at the rehearsal dinner. Thanks to instagram we're tan.

Andrew at the wedding. My sister sat right by where he was standing.

My friend PG and I!

May the 4th Be With You!

If you don't get the Star Wars reference we have issues......
I am a nerd like that. Yet I haven't even seen all of the movies.