Life Lately...

Over the weekend the hubs and I spent time with family and friends celebrating the life and accomplishments of his great grandmother (who was 100 years old!) who passed away earlier last week. We also relaxed with friends Saturday night by the fire with singing and lots of guitar playing. I obviously enjoyed taking pictures of my man alll night long. Haha! Have a great week everyone.

Life Lately...

Happy weekend everyone! Here are a couple instagram/iphone pictures from last weekend and earlier this week. Over the next two days the hubs and I will be puppy sitting Prince Preston (my sister's pup). Let's see how my little bubba Brooklyn does with this. Whoa baby! Wish us luck! =)

Life Lately...

...Way into headbands at the moment...a little love note left in my mailbox at school...

...White Nail Trend...

...Sights of Spring around our neighborhood...

...Ballerina feet and hair for Fancy Nancy day at school...

...Feathers, wings, sparkles, oh my...signed copy of my favorite Children's Book after meeting the author, Jane O'Connor...

...Earth Day/Hippie Hair/$0.99 Tie-Dye/Tye-Dye Shirt from the Salvation Army (Yayy for thrifting!!!! Going back for more this weekend...can't wait to share my finds)...

Have a wonderful weekend, friends. xo

A well balanced life

Thinking of starting early morning yoga...suggestions?

This week was a busy, jam-packed school week. Meetings and professional development classes took over all after/before school prep and down time. I am happy to say that it is finally the weekend. As I got through each day, I was reminded just how important it is to be a balanced individual. In this busy life, it is of utmost importance that we stay well-rounded and focused. Focused on the most important things. Those aspects of life for me are my family, my work, and my health.

Family will always come first. No matter what. My husband, my sister, mom and dad...and Brookie, of course, are the most important people in my everyday life. They are there for me and I in turn, want/need to be my best self in order to be there for them. Family. My number one. Always.

My work is also a major aspect of who I am. It is what challenges me and gives me importance in this ever changing, busy world. The work that I embark upon each day with young children, makes me who I am. I strive to be the best teacher and role-model that I can be for the good of those I am guiding and teaching day in and day out.

My health and well-being is also important to me. I feel that it is so necessary to take the time to develop a routine; a time to walk away from the stresses, in order to take part in activities that are enjoyable and rejuvenating. For me, a date night with the Mr., a quick coffee run, visit with Mom, dinner/night out with friends, and/or family gatherings are all things that bring me back. Back to my happy place. I guess you can call it my state of harmony. A state of mind and body that enables me to be full and prepared to give to those I love most.

This weekend I am taking the time to come back, to let go, and to balance. I challenge you to do the same. Keep smiling. xo