Weekend Wear

sweater: loft   leggings: jcpenney   sandals: target   tank: banana republic 

This is my ideal weekend attire, especially as the weather gets cooler.  I would choose leggings over just about anything else, as I think they couldn't be more comfortable. 

One of my favorite things about blogging has been getting to know other bloggers. I have thoroughly enjoyed and been blessed by some amazing girls who I have loved getting to know.  I've had the pleasure to get to know some of their hearts and am always encouraged when reading their blogs.  I'd love to share two of those girls with you! 

jeans: jcpenny  shoes: kohls  wallet: missionary kerrie

Kerrie was one of the first bloggers that I got to know and she has been such an encouragement to me this year.  Kerrie blogs at The William's Post where she shares a lot about her heart for missions.  I was so happy to be able to help support her mission's trip to Mexico by buying one of her adorable handmade wallets.  Kerrie and her husband will be full time missionaries and will be moving to Mexico next summer!  Check our her shop and learn how can support her and get an adorable wallet or clutch.

Katie is another blogger who I have loved getting to know.  She blogs at Hope Engaged where she shares about her life, including her missions work in Africa.  I was so excited when I won one of Katie's shirts in a giveaway and know that every time I wear it I will be praying for the communities and people she worked with, as well as the work she continues to do now. 

Enjoy checking out these sweet girls' blogs!

Part of the Club

dress: Target (little girls' section)  shoes: kohls  necklace: ebay

After seeing many bloggers and pins on pinterest of bubble necklaces, 

I feel like I am part of a sweet club now that I got my own. 

And I feel even better knowing that I got it for $15 on ebay, instead of $150 from J.Crew. 

No joke though that I spent probably 45 minutes deciding which color to get. 

Teal, coral or yellow? 

Thankfully I'm happy with my choice.

Here's some bubble necklace love and inspiration for ways to wear my new purchase:

   

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Happy Wednesday!

Linking up to:

rae gun ramblings     pleated poppy
what I love Wednesdays   rolled up pretty

Copy Cat

dress: target   vest: old navy  shoes: kohls

I've had this vest for awhile but rarely wear it, 

because I have a hard time feeling like it is flattering.  

I've been looking for some vest inspiration and finally found two to copy.  

I'm happy to find a new way to wear it, since when I bought it I thought it would be something I could only wear in the Fall or Winter.   

Thank goodness for pinterest, right? 

   

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pleated poppy    rolled up pretty

You're growing on me

 

pants: loft  shoes: kohls  shirt: old navy cardigan: maurices 

Although the stresses of school can easily get to me, especially at the end of the year, I am thankful for stories like these that remind me why I love my job. 

The other day a student was helping me "inspect" students' passports as we did a simulation of what it might have been like for immigrants coming to America.  Despite a student's missing information on his passport, I let him go through because he looked overly nervous and I didn't want to make him cry. 

When he walked away I said to my student helper that I thought I'd let that one slide by because I was feeling extra nice. 

She leaned over to me and said, 

"Mrs. Vale, you're really starting to grow on me." 

With only a month left of school, I guess it's about time.  

Linking up to:
whatever wednesday   the letter 4
momma go round  rae gun ramblings
the pleated poppy