Summer Sandal Fav

Hey y'all!!

Coming at you with another summer sandal favorite. These White Mountain beauts have been on my feet everyday since I've gotten them. I was excited to share with y'all because they are on sale now! *squeal*

They are super comfortable and have the cutest detail- look at that braided side strap! They're available in 6 different colors...which is super dangerous because now I want them all! Mine were scooped from Famous Footwear and that's the site they're currently on sale at. I've linked them below!

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Life Updates:

Hello 207

I'm a first grade teacher!

Hello 207

Y'all! Once again, I'm bursting. Bursting with excitement, a wee bit of panic, happy dances, joyful tears. Today in itself has been such a wild ride and it's only noon!

I'm speechless (in the best way) by the sight of my first classroom. As soon as I turned the corner and entered room 207, I was instantly amazed. I was at the school at 7:45 this morning giddy to see what room I'm calling home this school year. It. Is. Beautiful.

Can you imagine all of the laughter and learning that is going to happen in this room? I'm blown away by the room size...most importantly what am I going to put in there??? Remember that wee bit of panic I mentioned earlier?

I can't wait to put some major elbow grease into this space. I'm teetering on ideas and Pinterest is giving me too many to choose from! Ah! I love that there is color on two of the walls and cubbies for my littles to tuck their backpacks into. I'm bursting with excitement!!

I already feel so welcome and comfortable. I was able to meet some of the staff members today and they were the sweetest and so helpful. I got my copier code...who knew that would bring so much excitement with it? I'm organizing a list of school supplies I'll need. Y'all, this is just such a wonderful time. I'm stoked. Stay tuned to see 207!

P.S. I signed for my first apartment today!! Waiting on application approval now and an official move-in date. Ah!

I'm a first grade teacher!

It's official, y'all! As of this morning, I am a first grade teacher! This was such a suspenseful 3 weeks since the interview and a lot practicing patience has happened. I believe I've said a little prayer every time I've thought about it, so every minute of every day? I had little hints here and there that I had the position, but nothing's official until it is...and it is!!

I'm beyond excited. I can't wait to meet the littles and settle into a classroom. I have so many ideas going through my head of what I want my classroom to look like. Y'all know I love a good "theme" in any room. I go tomorrow to see what classroom I will start my teaching career in!! *squeal*

I was telling a friend that during the entire interview I felt so at peace and heard. I knew that was where I was supposed to be. I'm so grateful! I'm bursting, y'all!

Read about this presh letter board here!

More exciting news...I go to turn in an application for my first apartment tomorrow! WHAT?! This week has turned into one giant blessing. Lots of milestones, emotions, planning. Again, I'm bursting, y'all! I toured this apartment last weekend and I think it's so perfect. It's less than 10 minutes from the school I will be teaching at (shoutout mom for the timing experiment) and only 30 minutes from my parents. Yes, that was a criteria. Most importantly, I've already mentally started decorated in my mind. *happy dance*

The apartment complex is in such a cute little nook of Leland, tucked away from the busy highway and tiny enough to feel homey, but large enough to feel a tad bigger than a shoebox. So many changes are coming within the next two months and I can't wait to see them unfold!

In the meantime, if you have any unwanted children's books, send them my way! I'm in the process of building a classroom library and any addition would be helpful and much appreciated. Stay tuned for classroom and apartment news!

Next stop: Florida

Hey hey readers!!

Sorry I've been M.I.A. this week. It's been very lackluster and I didn't even feel inspired to do a 'Word Wednesday' yesterday. I think it's this weather! It's currently 59 degrees...in June...in North Carolina...on the coast. I can't deal! *dramatic*

I do have some exciting summer plans to share! Sammy and I are flying to Florida in July!! I'm so excited. Sam's husband, Chase, is in Florida this summer for a really cool internship at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. His birthday is on July 4th, so we get to celebrate him and the holiday in Florida! So much fun is to be had. This will be my second time traveling by plane! [First plane trip here]

We're going to be there almost 5 full days, so if you have any suggestions on cool things to do, we're open to hearing them!! Sam and her family go to Florida every year for Christmas, so that have an awesome must-do list. We plan on being on the beach and eating a lot of food!

Just a little life update and to know I'm still here! I think in the next couple of weeks I'll be able to spill the beans on another HUGE life event, but for now this will have to hold you over. I know, you're on the edge of your seat.

Anyway, we would love any things-to-do ideas if you have them! Chase has a full list of ideas that we are excited to tackle too!! Of course you can expect a full run down of what we did when we get back! I love a good travel blog post.