GREAT NEWS!

I HAVE A JOB!

Yep, you read that correctly! I am now a working woman! :) No, it's not with Victoria's Secret (although that would have been a really cool job) it's with Armed Forces Bank. It's pretty random, but I'm still so excited! I applied for the position Sunday night, got a call Monday about an interview Wednesday, had my interview at 1:00 and by 4:00 I was hired! Awesome, right? I mean, I've only been applying like crazy for a year, so this is totally fantastic news for me! They're even working around my vacation that's coming up! (15 days to be exact!) Eeeeeep, I can't believe it! Nick is even taking me out to lunch today to celebrate, too! (isn't he just the greatest?!) Well, off to lunch I go! Maybe I'll even wander around the mall for some new work outfits! :)

Things I Love Thursday!

There's nothing I love more than having a good time with people who are close to me!

Surprise Double Dates to Point No Point with the best friend and our boyfriends!

Party at the Pier with our little group of friends + a girls night trip to the casino!

Matching PJ's and some no-longer spikey boy hair!

Mud masks and picking up a friend that's been in New York for the past week at 2 AM!

If you couldn't tell, this past week has seriously been amazing! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that... all of these events have been going on within the last week! We've definitely got some other awesome ideas and plans coming up for this weekend and hopefully the rest of the summer too! We only really have about three weeks left to accomplish so much! Nick and I leave for our Cape Cod adventure around that time (Plus a bonus - NEW YORK! for a few days :) and Alyssa and her family are moving across the country as well around the same time that we leave. It's going to be a sad day when they leave, but that just means that we're going to hang out and have fun like crazy every day until then! And when I say every day, I'm not exaggerating.. I'm babysitting tonight and this is the first time since Sunday that I haven't been with Alyssa. Well, I was actually gone for a few hours yesterday too, but you catch my point.

So, what are y'all (as Alyssa has been saying) loving this week?

Any awesome summer plans?

Graduation Recap!

If any of you have ever gone through a graduation other than your own, you know how stressful things can get! At the end of the day, even when you're exhausted and worn out, you couldn't be happier about how it all went down and even more, the fact that whoever you're supporting has graduated! 

Chelsey had three major days of celebrating and picture taking. The first was her Baccalaureate. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's pretty much a graduation that is faith-based. There are speakers and performers, all preaching about how God is ready to lead you in life. It might sound like church to some, and it sort of is, but it means so much more to those who are participating in the event.

The second big day for her, was actually the biggest day. GRADUATION DAY! I'm pretty sure everyone knows what this is, so no need to explain here..

These are all of the pre-graduation ceremony pictures! Trust me, there were so many more! 

These are her during and after pictures. Boy, oh boy - I took a lot of pictures!

Big day number three was Chelsey's Graduation Party! She had friends and family over to celebrate and it was a very exciting day for everyone!

 
Congratulations again, Chelsey! 

I couldn't be more proud of you, little sister!

Just Letting You All Know..

I'm still alive!
Not that you were worrying or anything, but just in case you were ;)

The past week has been hectic with Chelsey graduating and all,
but things are finally settling down.
And guess what?
She's moving in with us this weekend!
Awesome, right?

Anyways, just stopping by to let you know that's what's holding me back this time..
I promise I'll have a big picture-post soon from her graduation festivities!
Hope you all are doing well!
What's new? :)

One Year Later, and a New Chapter Begins!

One year ago, I graduated from high school. I just finished my first year of college the other day, officially making me a Sophomore. To anyone else, this is all normal stuff. Yeah, it happens, but today is special for me. Today, my younger sister graduates from the very same high school, just one year after her big sister!

Chels and I are only ten months apart, making us not only close in age, but closer as sisters too. Sure, that makes us fight and argue with each other just as much, but I love her nonetheless. I will always be there for her, trying to help and advise her along the way, all while she grows up even more on her own.

I've been there for the dances, to take all of her pictures, to help her with boy drama, and even just as a shoulder to cry on sometimes. I can't believe that she's made it this far, in such a short time, too! It seems like this last year since I've graduated has flown by, bringing this special day upon us so much sooner.

Chelsey, I love you. I could not be more proud of who you are growing up to be, and that you have come this far. You have so much strength and determination for someone your age. I cannot wait for you to move in with us next week so that we are able to have our sisterly relationship how it used to be again. I love you, little sis, with all the love a big sister can have. You're an amazing person, and although today is the end of your high school career, it is really only the beginning of the rest of your life. 

CONGRATULATIONS, CHELSEY!