It's Friday!

Whew .. this week has seriously flown by. So much was packed into my schedule that I can't believe it is the weekend again. But hey, I'm not complaining and I might have done a little friday dance this morning!

On tap for the next three days: two hockey games, sleeping in, working out, catching up on blogs, finish reading The Hunger Games, cleaning, and family time. {Pretty good weekend if you ask me}

Happy Friday, ladies! What's on your schedule this St. Patrick's Day weekend?

xo, sam

{image from my Pinterest page)

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

As I flipped through my calendar this morning, it hit me. 

The first month of 2012 is almost in the books. Where has the time gone? I swear January 1st seems like yesterday and we were all making goals and resolutions for the new year. Let's please not talk about how those are going for this girl. 

However, one of my goals for this year was to document more...journal, blog, take pictures, do anything that will help me remember where I've been and what I've done. The older I get the more I realize that I'm blessed to do a lot of one-of-a-kind experiences and so often I have nothing to show for it. And as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. 

Here are a few shots I've captured over the last week. 

NASCAR Preview at Charlotte Convention Center 1.21.12.

Jilson Baby Shower 1.21.12.

Venti Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte at 6am 1.24.12.

Commercial Shoot at shop 1.24.12.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. {Isaiah 9:6}

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday, filled with lots of love and joy. Presents, family time, lunch, parade watching, and 3-mile walk with Dad have made up my day so far.. now it's time to pack for a couple days at the beach. So excited to get away before returning to the daily routine! 

Did Santa bring you anything good? 

xo.

Low Key Weekend

This weekend was low key but sometimes those are the best kind to have...

- sleeping in for the first time in weeks

- Kannapolis Christmas Light Parade

- cleaning bedroom and bathroom

- spending way to much time on Pinterest (officially addicted)

- studying for my last two finals of this semester

- Sunday morning church

- 3 mile walk with my Dad

- more studying

- watching made-for-tv Christmas movie

The Gem Theatre {downtown Kannapolis}

How was your weekend? 

xo.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Happy {belated} Thanksgiving, y'all! 

Sorry I'm a day late but my parents and I traveled to Virginia to spend the holiday with my grandma. Such a wonderful couple of days to turn off the computer and enjoy family time.

{via}

In today's culture where Christmas comes right after Halloween, I believe it is very important to take time to remember Thanksgiving. Throughout the year, life is crazy busy and while I don't thank God enough for all the blessings in my life, this fourth Thursday of November allows me to take a moment and reflect. Below are just a few things I'm thankful for.

- God and His enduring love and grace

- my family who loves and supports me

- friends who are always there

- a job that I love waking up to everyday

- coworkers who make work enjoyable

- a roof over my head and food on the table

- clothes, sports, music and technology

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 9:1

What are you thankful for this year? How did you spend Thanksgiving?