day six

grey sweater: target

brown vest: charlotte russe (?)

jeans: target

boots: target

i am breaking the rules and its making my eye twitch.  wearing black and brown together is something i have been trying a little but at a time.  im trying really hard not to care but there is a part of me that will always care.  oh well, keep calm and carry on, right?

today i was going for something modest, warm and practical.  im headed downtown this morning to serve biscuits to the homeless with love wins ministries.  afterwards, im driving around to help a friend look for an place to rent downtown.

ps - im now a red head!  just a temporary thing but it will help me thru this time of boredom as i let my hair get past this awkward length.

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i would like to end up by sharing with you colossians 3:12-14.  its a verse i am familiar with but found it again during my reading this week.   

therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, humility, gentleness, and patience.  bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.  forgive as the Lord forgave you ...

{and here comes my favorite part!!!}

 and over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

day five

scarf and purse: thrifted (goodwill)

green shirt: ny&co.

cardigan: old navy

jeans: kohls (lauren conrad)

boots: vintage (ebay)

yay for having friday off and being able to sleep in a little this morning!  after taking the pup to do her business i decided it was too pretty of a day to take pics inside.  plus, i had an open morning to sit, drink coffee and catch up on some blog reading.  that also meant i had time to drag the tripod to the backyard and let mailey run around a bit.

ill spend the rest of the day running errands, getting ready for serving with love wins tomorrow morning  and then having dinner with friends from church.

happy friday!!! 

flash back friday

today, i would like to continue to honor veterans day by sharing with you some picture and words from my father.  

As I remember Veteran's Day this year, 2010, I realize how very blessed I was.  I served my country for 4 years from 1969-1973 in the U. S. Navy as a Communications Technician for the Naval Security Group.  I never set foot on a ship, made the best friendships of my life, spent time in Pensacola, Florida, Taiwan (where these pictures were taken), Keflavik, Iceland, and Northwest Receiver Facility, near Chesapeake, Va. where I met Carol {my mom}.  In the top picture, I had just made rank with Dennis Haley and George Shaffer.  We were pleased for the pay increase of probably about $28-$30 month.  The bottom picture was taken on July 4th at a picnic at the Beach held by our command for the groups that were not working.  L-R is John Hall, myself with NCSU T shirt, Pat Zulkowski, and Larry "Buck" Thrasher.  We worked hard and played hard.  We trusted each other implicitly and shared many things together.

While I was on a couple of missions when in Iceland, never was I in any real danger.  During the time that I was in, Viet Nam was ongoing.  Many friends and classmates participated in that conflict and they were in constant danger.  Ed Smith from our class did not return from Viet Nam and I hope some day to honor him at the Memorial Wall in DC.  I had the best of all worlds.  I grew up a lot in the service, established lasting friendships, and saw a good part of the world including a short visit to Spain.  Many who served long before me, during my time, and since in our current conflicts gave the ultimate sacrifice and we as a country should be very grateful.  While we may and should question the leadership of our politicians who place our men and women in harm's way, we can never question the valor and every day dedication of our men and women in uniform.  I get very emotional when I see a montage of pictures and videos describing the conditions and sacrifice of our former and present heroes.  That is what they are.  I was not a hero, just one who chose and had the opportunity to serve.  God Bless our troops and may God forever wrap his arms around those who have paid that greatest sacrifice.

day four

scarf: target

sweater: target

skirt: american eagle

tights: i forget

socks: target

boots: target

ha!  can you tell i shop at target a lot?  

now that i have seen a photo, im not too crazy about this remix.  the bad part is, i have been wearing a similar version of this outfit for the past year or so.  i guess that makes it not really qualified as a "remix."  but because its warm, comfy and not a horrible try, i shall wear it for the remainder of the day.  

dear husband,

thank you for:

• sunday afternoon walks

• willingly participating in loud, large family gatherings
• being so handsome

• spending time to play with vincent

• being so supportive
• taking me fishing

• taking care of me
• letting me hang out and be one of the guys

• making me laugh

• being a good role model for my brother

• and most of all, for your service to our country!

to husband and all my family and friends that have and will risk your life for my freedom, 

thank you and happy veterans day!  

sitting in the dark with a friend

a great example of what it means to love like Christ from hugh hollowell with love wins ministry.

day three

sweater: ny&co.

dress: target

belt: thrifted

navy leggings: kohls

boots: vintage (ebay)

hair clip: jcrew 

(won in a flourish giveaway) 

necklace: was my grandmother's