The Next Three Weeks....and a new illustration

Hey Friends!!!

Today, I pack up three weeks worth of stuff, My whole entire giant iMac, my Macbook, Basically my entire work station, as well as Gypsy Marie's Belongings, and I hit the road for Florence!!

I will be in Florence working hard for three weeks and I am SO excited about being back for a little bit. My FAVORITE parts about it are first of all, and the obvious reason, spending time with my Bestie Friendy Francelina Mae!! And next being able to work with Faith!!! YAHOO.

Before I go, Here is my latest illustration.

If you have asked me to do an illustration of you, I promise you, I am working hard at getting them to you!! In my spare time away from working these next few weeks, I can guarantee you, I will get you a wonderful illustration that you are going to L O V E. 

I am having WAY too  much fun with these. 

Bye now, 

B's

Fall Fun List

I guess we can officially say 

F A L L   is   H E R E

which for me means

more coffee

and 

BOOTS

I absolutely LOVE fall and honestly wouldnt mind if it was Fall ten months out of the year, as long as I have two full months of Summer!

One of my favorite things to do is sit by a fire with friends.

Catch Marshmallows on Fire.

And chat the night away.

Last year one of my favorite fall memories was doing this with some awesome people from Epic! I miss my Florence friends and all of the fun times we had last year. 

Anyway, so this fall, here are a few things that I R E A L L Y want to mark off the

 Fall To Do List!

__Bonfire

__Catch Marshmallows on Fire

__Go to the Greek Festival

__Go to a Carnival or Fair

__Bake Fall Treats

__Make my Own Fall Coffees

__Go to an AUBURN GAME

__Go to an ALABAMA GAME

__O H M Y G A H go to every Hockey game physically possible

G O   B R U I N S

{obviously I most likely wont be going to Boston for a game...}

__Go see the Havoc Play a whole bunch!!!

__Explore Florence the last three weeks of Florence

__Downtown Cool Night Birmingham Adventures

__Have a crafty lazy saturday

__Have a cute new wall display

__Try not to go into depression when I send Gyp to Hawaii

__Keep kicking my own tail with Yoga & Barre

{I'm on a mission to my Hawaii Body}

__Plan for my SYNC Trip to Destin

__Plan for my Trip to H A W A I I

__Make lots and loads of new fun loving memories

Well that's my list. 

Pretty chill & simple, yet rewarding. 

I LOVE FALL!!!!

Well I'm off for a little fun day that may or may not be full of a little surprise for someone.

Are you the one??!?!  Probably NOT but if you are, isn't it just your lucky day. 

Bye now

bB***

Raeghan!

This nerd is coming to stay the weekend with me.

I'm a little {a lot} excited to spend time with Raeghan. We haven't got to see each other in a really long time. Well except for last weekend but that doesnt count because it was only for a few hours. She's the one that actually gave me the nickname bB. So I blame her that "Last name that starts with a B." is on my list of things to look for in Marriage Material. ;) Kidding {sort of.} Come on...I just want to keep my nickname true.

It's going to be such a fun weekend.

Oh EXCEPT that someoneeeee {justinbarnett} isnt going to be in Florence. Lame. 

Happy weekend every one!!

Bye now

bB**

Family Time & Epic Time

Hey Hey!!! A freaking fun and very blessed weekend is what I have had.

Here are a few photos from all of my fun. 

Here's the run down.

1. I got my hair cut Friday. I have the best boss who recommended Aleesha Crowe to me. THANK YOU FAITH. I now have my own hair stylist in Florence FINALLY after eight long years! haha

2. My jewelry on my counter was a mess...but it sure was a beautiful and pretty mess.

3. My Rae Rae Surprised me. I knew my mom and my auntie were coming to florence to visit me but I had no idea that my sweet Raeghan was coming. When I opened my door and her smiling face was standing there, my heart got SO happy. Gosh I just love that girl and glad she's BACK to Raeghan!!!

We went out to dinner. We had the Pie Factory. It was Awesome!

We talked and talked and talked about life and everything that is changing. I don't know what I would do without my family. They mean more to me than anything. I trust their advice and always take it to heart. 

4. Raeghan ducking in the back seat hiding while her mom was embarrassing her. GAH those two are hilarious. 

5. Late last night I found Dirty Dancing on T.V. Oh Patrick you are stunning. 

& Nobody puts baby in the corner. 

6. I got to do Zombie makeup today at church. I LOVE Epic. Like seriously I don't  think I could ever put into words how thankful I am that God led me to Epic that random Sunday when I was probably at the lowest point in my spiritual life. I was deep deep down in the dumps discouraged and ready to throw in the towel. I never ever imagined finding a place where I not only would find a church, but a church filled with his presence, filled with people who seek only his presence, a place where I have a FAMILY, a place where I have made some of the best friends I could ever have prayed for... I could go on and on and on. 

As always, God has showed me that if I just trust him with every single direction of my life, he will be faithful and he will put everything in my life that I NEED. {not want..but NEED.Huge difference}

So see. I've had a pretty fantastic weekend and sure hope you have too.

Be back later

B's

OH and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

my day was made today! I was grabbing some coffee at church this morning after I finished up zombiefying the Kelleys. As I was getting my coffee that sweet lady that was serving the cafe, said "I just love reading your blog." and it made my heart so incredibly happy.

You all have no idea how much that makes me want to cry. It means the world to me when someone enjoys my little space here. I've kept this blog going for quite some time now. I started out doing it just so my family would feel connected to my life while I was away for school. I had no idea what a huge impact my little blog would have on my life. It has become part of my being and I am so grateful for all of you who read it and continue to support what I love doing. 

Thank you all so much!!!

F+B Engagement Party

Friday Night I, with the help of a few other awesome ladies, had Frances & Brent an Engagement Party.

I had the party at this nice cafe in Downtown Florence called Dish Gourmet Cafe. The Dish staff is beyond G R E A T.

The Party was absolutely perfect and I couldn't have hoped for it to go any better. 

There were only a few people from the guest list that were invited that unfortunately couldn't make it out. Everyone that came really meant a lot to Frances & Brent.

The Hors Devours were divine. Tracy did an amazing job on everything! 

The menu consisted of Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Ahi Tuna Canapes, Blackened Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese, Roasted Vegetable "Bruschetta" and Assorted Mini Cupcakes.

Thank you SO much CLAIRE, LEAH, & BRITTANY for helping me host. Seriously couldn't have pulled it off without you three ladies. <3

This Wine....OHHEMMMGEEEE It was perfection.

We LOVED our arty jewelry making friend Jessica coming all the way from Corinth Mississippi. We have missed you oh so much Jess Lynn. Love you friend! COME LIVE WITH ME....AND NASHY trip soon! like in a few weeks;)

I LOVE these two girls. Claire, Thank you so much for all of your help with everything. You are a wonderful, super cool, and gorgeous gal and I'm so glad to know you!!! 

Frannie Mae Mae, You are my best friend and I am so thankful for you and our friendship. I am overly grateful to be your MOH and I love every second of planning, chatting, and getting all of this wedding fairytale underway. Your wedding day is going to be magical and I am SO ready for it to be here!!!

ONLY TWO HUNDRED and SEVENTEEN days now! Wooooooo hooo. LOVE YOU soon to be Mrs. Ledgewood and Mr. Brent! You two are the B E S T !