You can stand under my umbrella-ella-ella

Because when it rains, it pours.

Warning: Doom and Gloom Ahead.

Just got back from one of the BEST trips

I've taken in a very.long.time.

Went to Fort Myers/Sanibel Island in Florida

to celebrate my bestie's upcoming wedding.

Ah-Ma-Zing trip.

But on the very last day,

we woke up to find out the bride-to-be's four year old lab

suddenly died in the middle of the night at doggy day care.

Out of nowhere.

Still don't know what happened.

So.Sad. (Feel free to drop a note of encouragement for the

soon-to-be-bride).

Not the greatest way to end an AMAZING bachelorette weekend.

And the fun didn't stop there.

We made it to Detroit only to have a delayed flight

due to severe thunderstorms.

Then we finally arrived in KC, and I was really

not looking forward to my 3 hour drive home

in 100° heat (which, by the way, is hotter than it was in

FLORIDA!)

My Facebook status actually read:

"Is there anything worse than coming home from vacation."

That right there sealed my fate.

Because yes. There is something worse.

You could come home to 100° weather, only to find that your

Air Conditioner went out.

Because that happened to me.

Just yesterday.

After an already emotional day.

So I drove home in a puddle of sweat.

And nearly passed out.

Still doesn't stop there.

Took my car in figuring it simply needed

a filter changed or some more freon.

Of course not.

The entire compressor needs to be replaced.

For the low cost of almost $1,100.

Yes, $1,100.

Which is money I SERIOUSLY do not have.

There. I'm done.

Doom and Gloom over.

I promise to bring much happier posts in the future.

And just so you you believe me,

I leave you with a preview of our super-fun

bachelorette weekend.

Summertime and the livin is easy

At least for a few more weeks anyway.

And to be completely honest,

it hasn't really been that easy.

I mean, the Kansas heat broke an all-time record by reaching 111°.

Holy sweaty body parts.

And our entire house has been a minefield

of drywall, paint cans, drop cloths, and tools.

We've also done a pretty little number on our bank account.

12 weddings with only 2 of those in-town.

Need I say more?

But, I also got a job.

And got to celebrate marriages, births, and new homes.

And finally completed some big home projects.

And had our very first house guests.

Who left this morning. :(

And I leave for FLORIDA tomorrow.

For a bachelorette party for my bestie.

Then, it's time to get ready.

For one of the most important roles of my life.

As a fourth grade teacher.

So thankful.

So excited.

So nervous.

And I've got a bad case of the back-to-school bug.

Also spent a ridiculous amount of time in the

Kansas heat garage-saling.

I'm insane.

But I've gotten a good start on my classroom.

And I'm super excited about my reading rug & chair and

my treasure chest that will be put to work immediately.

Woop. Woop.

Hope you all are having a lovely Tuesday.

I've got the shakes

Is it possible to overdoes on excitement?

If so, I'm in big troub.

I am on happiness overload.

1. My very best friend just got engaged.

Like, best friend since kindy.

I feel like I just got engaged again.

Almost.

Overjoyed.

2. Our other half will be arriving in 2 and a half hours.

From Rhode Island.

Most favorite couple ever.

Def not going to want them to leave.

Ever.

3. I leave for Florida next week.

To celebrate another best friend's

bachelorette festivities.

Things may get crazy.

Can't wait.

America's Birthday Celebration - Farm Style

There's nothing like celebrating the Fourth of July deep in Kansas country.

Hope you all had a FANTASTIC holiday weekend as well!!!

P.S. I have so many updates, I can't even keep track anymore. Hoping to blog more...life just keeps going faster and faster. Yikes.

Always a Bride

Always a bride.

Never a bridesmaid.

Or something like that.

You see, I was the first bride of all my college gal pals.

And now after 5 years,

the trend is finally catching on.

As evidenced by the 11 weddings we

are to attend this year.

And last weekend was my big debut

as a bridesmaid.

Every moment was so special.

And a lot of fun.

Is it actually possible to

overdose on fun?

Because I think I had a fun-

hangover the next week.

That's what happens

when you put a bunch of your

sorority sisters in

one room

to celebrate

one AWESOME couple!!!

starting off right.

With manis and pedis.

partners in crime.

These two were b-maids

in my wedding as well.

Hey, we're resourceful

and like to recycle.

wedding morning.

I may look shleepy,

but that's really just excitement.

About my new b-maid gift.

happy bride.

bridesmaids and ushers.

With our respective lovers.

let's get it started.

This bride and groom know

how to party.

With a green party bus.

gorg reception.

and gorg friends.

this little lady's next.

;)

meet sophie.

My husband's real date.

And dancing partner for the night.

dancing fools.

yep.

that's my husband again.

not over yet.

off to the lake

with friends.

after the reception.

at 1 a.m.

Oh what a night!