Biltmore Wedding {Atlanta}

My Mac has been acting up, so uploading and editing pics in LR has been a no-go.  

Instead of letting opportunities to share some of my latest faves slip by, I figured 

I'd let the iPhone take over.  Well, at least until the Mac is back at 100%.

I had the honor of attending a gorgeous wedding at the Biltmore Hotel this 

past weekend here in Atlanta.  Here are a couple pics I snagged:

This massive chandelier was hanging in the center of the room where the 

ceremony was held.  The picture doesn't do it justice - it was beyond elegant!

And how cute is this idea?!  The couple purchased flip flops of various 

sizes for all of the ladies.  It was such a fun, thoughtful treat!

I'm taking the Mac to the genius bar today and praying that we can get the 

problems resolved asap.  I'm still taking pics with my "fancy" camera though...

hoping for the day when I can get into LR again and enjoy all of my pics!

Supporting My Kiddos {Autism Awareness}

As a teacher, I'm surrounded by all types of children.  Some are quiet while others 

are very outspoken.  Some are athletic while others are more artistic.  My kids range 

from every ethnicity and every socioeconomic background.  They each have their 

own story, and I love each and every one of them for their own unique gifts.

This year was the first year I've taught ASD {Autism Spectrum Disorder} students.  

My three ASD kiddos all have very unique needs and have very different personalities.  

They have taught me so much.  My support staff and I work and learn with the kiddos 

each day.  It's hard to put it into words, but I have so much love and compassion for them.

I bought this bracelet from Morning Treasures on Etsy.  It's a small gesture to show 

my love and support for my ASD kiddos.  Even though the school year is almost over, 

I'm absolutely thrilled that they will be in a 2nd grade classroom right down the 

hall from me next year.  I'm excited to see them continue to grow and learn!

Mother's Day Floral Fabulousness

Tomorrow is Mother's Day.  Describing how 

awesome my mom is...well, not that difficult.  

She is such a strong, caring, selfless woman.  The adversity she has 

experienced has made her tougher, wiser, and that much more amazing.

My sister and I are planning a fun day of food, flowers, 

and fun for Bob {our affectionate name for Mom}!  

If you're a mom {even to a fur baby}, I wish 

you a fabulous Mother's Day weekend!

That Dang Bird...

I spent the majority of my afternoon scoping out our backyard for a gorgeous 

bird I spotted this morning.  This elusive little bird was a beautiful, bright blue color.

The hubs filled up the birdbath and sure enough, the little guy flew over.  

I couldn't get a good shot though!  I did get one of him flying away...

Since the bird gave me such a hard time, I decided to snag a good shot of the pooch.  She 

absolutely hates to have her picture taken.  She was a good girl and stood still for this one.  

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

The Georgian Terrace Hotel {Brunch at The Livingston}

I had the pleasure of attending one of my sweet friend's bridal brunch today.  

It was hosted by her sister and friend at the Livingston, which is inside 

the Georgian Terrace Hotel.  I saw this hotel when we saw "Wicked" at the 

Fox.  I've always admired its beauty, but never had a reason to go inside.  

I'm glad that changed today.

This was the view from upstairs at the Livingson:

Here's a closeup of the ornate walls and ceiling:

The table decor was gorgeous.

The food was delicious.

I came home and immediately started selling my hubs on a "stay-cation" at the 

Georgian Terrace Hotel sometime in the near future!  Our anniversary is coming 

up at the end of June...maybe that could be the perfect time and reason.

Sweetwater 420 Fest {2015}

What a rainy, dreary week it has been.  Tons of rain, overcast 

days, and cooler temps - Spring sure is off to wet start.

But that didn't stop the excitement and fun at the Sweetwater 420 Fest!

It all kicked off last night at Centennial Olympic Park with Snoop Dogg and 16oz. cans 

of delicious Sweetwater beer!  Everyone came out in their raincoats, poncho, and rain boots.

It was a blast!  The hubs and I can't wait to get back out there today for Day 2.  

Cage the Elephant and several other bands are ready to rock out and so are we!

Truffula Tree Fun

My school has a mini Relay for Life event each year.  

Our team chose the theme of Dr. Seuss.  Each class chose a 

book/character.  It didn't take longer for the ball to get rolling!

We created these mustaches:

We also created our own Truffula trees:

What a fun and memorable day to celebrate those who have fought against cancer!

Do you participate in your local Relay for Life? 

Spring Break 2015 {Hilton Head Island}

Spring Break is like heaven for me.  As a 1st grade teacher, it's the last hoorah before 

the grueling, busy end of the school year.  This year's Spring Break location was 

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  HHI offers the perfect mental speed for a 

very tired teacher.  It's relaxing, quiet, and isn't overwhelmingly crowded.

Here's a shot of the dunes:

This was my daily scenery:

Here are a couple shots of the flowers at our condo:

I'm always game to see some wildlife while on vacation, but this guy definitely surprised us!

There were several of these guys hanging around our condo complex:

Thank goodness - the gators stayed in their ponds and we stayed 

busy on the beach.  We had a blast and can't wait until our next trip!

Let the Festivals Begin! {420 Fest - Atlanta - 2015}

Oh, yeah.  That just happened.

I can't even begin to express the excitement that is bubbling over inside of me!  

I {heart} festival season here in Atlanta.  Whether it's food, beer, crafts, or 

music - it's the perfect way to spend a Spring or Summer weekend.

What are your favorite festivals in your city?

Spring Blooms

One of my favorite things about Spring is all the beautiful, blooming 

plants and trees.  The colors are gorgeous!  One of my least favorite 

things about Spring is all the allergies.  But thanks to Benadryl, 

me and Spring are becoming buddies again.

I snagged this picture on our playground yesterday.

The delicate blooms plus the beautiful blue sky made this shot perfect.

I'm excited to see the other trees and plant continue to bloom!

Tieks LOVE!

If you're like me, you were scared.  You were nervous about the hype.  

"Are they really that comfortable?"

"Are they worth the money?"

The hype was REAL!  I love my Tieks more than any other shoes I own!

They are the most comfortable shoes ever!  I took them out of the 

box and wore them the next day.  I wore them the entire day at school.  

No need for bandaids to cover up rubbing spots or blisters.  My Tieks 

are no fuss fashion necessities!  They are worth every penny!  

I own three pair so far and definitely plan on going back for more.

Are you a Tieks girl yet?  If not, try a pair.  You won't regret it.

Welcome, Spring! {Henderson Park}

Our first weekend of Spring couldn't be more gorgeous!  It's sunny, temps are in 

the 70's, and my spring allergies haven't kicked in.  There wasn't a snowballs 

chance in hell we weren't hitting up a local park sometime this weekend!

We visited Henderson Park here in Tucker.  It's only a few miles from our house and is 

tucked behind a school and neighborhood.  The hubs, the pooch, and I had a blast 

walking the trails, watching the turtles swim, and checking out the ducks.  

Here are a few of the shots I snapped:

Hope everyone else is enjoying their weekend!