Fam/fall pics

Stopped by the prettiest spot in Sumter to take some family photos. Glad these we got them before all the leaves fell. Even if will be a while until we get this kind of time all together, these moments will always be worth waiting for.

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Beautiful cotton field on my drive back to Charleston...

Also, selfie sunday?

[Fort] Sumter friends...

Finally got a weekend with the entire family, Hersh included. 

These times are few and far between, but my favorite nonetheless. 

Kylie even decided to play... She secretly doesn't hate me.

thank you, come again

Scheming and catching up over take out last night started this week off right.

just like my momma...

Hoping I will age half as nicely as this one... 

Thankful for her endless grace and wisdom she gives to me oh so freely.

feeling festive...

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers..."

 ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

black is the new black...?

And then today, Gap once again reminded me why it was my favorite store, although I only left with 2 out of 3 purchases being black. 

(The third might have been gray, but minor details...?)

do you even brunch?

Just what I needed on this weekend off...

death before decaf... [except after 9 pm]

Coffee is for late night essay revisions and overeager-and-up-before-the-sun breakfast dates. I love these shared moments and friendships.

to do...

incorporating this in my day to day necessities 

you've got mail...

After a rough week, it was too sweet to have packages waiting for me to pick them up. B's mail tends to be nicely timed, but he knows an easy way to my heart is always through my mailbox. Thanks for loving me well and being the best pen-pal around. 

I love you.

[Also, thanks for being lame with me and getting us matching coffee mugs. You're 100% my person.]

Cozy in a cup...

HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY 

(aka the only holiday you ever need to celebrate before the sun is up)

Also, today was a rough one. I am ever so thankful for friends who will let you sink into their couch, make you hot cider, and just talk. 

(Little reminders to "cherish the journey" are nice too...)

hersh

You know me, already missing this furry friend...

Are we there yet?

A restful, not so productive weekend at home did not make for the most relaxing return, but some fall vibes and mom mags are making it seem a little cozier around here. Now to practice self-control and not eat our weight in candy corn...

the waiting game...

our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we're waiting for

                                                  Charles Stanley

stuff...

And sometimes you just have to throw some paint on a cardboard box to be a catchall for that random makeup and whatnot all over the place...

you could call her queen bee...

This sassy one made homecoming court, so I let her be taller for the weekend ♡

stripes are for pals

accidental twining and new kicks // con mi amiga Val 

week 5...

Seems like all the school work madness has caught up with me this week... Too much studying, too little sleep, and an embarrassing amount of coffee. Trusting God's steadfast love and ultimate hand in every part of this season, even when I allow the insignificant details to frustrate me.

Here's what the last week looked like in the lowest quality of phone pictures:

tired snapchats.

toodle nuesday feat. big cookie

new birks and happy feet

the occasional real breakfast and splurging on fried pickles

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Also, Meagan is the bravest and the first one to make #teamtatted

Our hearts respond to who you are

my heart cannot contain...

http://youtu.be/j2tcq8DE8-U

Hope bigger. Pray bolder.

miercoles...

pretending to do spanish homework with these wisps...

Sweet Caroline...

So thankful I get to live life and celebrate it with this one

collective consensus...

The Collective came to George St. and I am in cold brew heaven (not to mention their awesome bagel sandwiches). Always thankful for expanding breakfast horizons downtown and friendships that are still strong before 8AM and my first coffee.

sunday, fun day....

Selfie sunday and a sad attempt at using my new tea infuser dude from B... 

You win some, you lose some?

all wants, no needs...

Went in for one thing, mysteriously found $35 worth of stuff I "needed". (Not pictured: the extra cozy mens section shirt I am currently wearing.) Any way, there will definitely be a movie night tonight...

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Side note:

I have given Chipotle a second chance to try unseasoned rice and hot salsa.
They have redeemed themselves.

Hot Little Biscuit...

Made a first time visit to Callie's today and it was the best decision I've made all week.

Cute mural and a 3 for $5 deal was enough to sell me though...

Black pepper bacon, cheese and chive, and blackberry jam filled. 

Perfection, just like their design.

caffeinated...

First time I've slept through the night here and still managed to drink 3 cups of coffee... 

Oh well! I am rested and happy and running out of cold brew.

just saying.

I could use a brunch date right about now... missing you, B

all the taste tests...

The mother always told me never to get a job somewhere I would spend all of the money I made working. I am (finally!) employed and haven't spent any money there at all. 

(Un)fortunately, they feed me for free ♡

flourish...

meditating on growth & psalms 72 : 7