More snow!

Being couped up all week because of the snow hasn't done me much good. Basically I've been really lazy, eaten too much, and spent way too many hours on social media! But yesterday James encouraged me to get out and rekindle my love for photography! 

I sort of lost my inspiration for taking pictures. I didn't see the beauty in things. But thankfully he knows me well enough to know that I still love it. And he talked me into going out and giving it another shot! So we got dressed up in our warmest clothes {probably 10 layers} and beared the cold! Here's a few of the pictures I took! 

This is how Hunter feels about mommy taking his picture all the time! 

Hope y'all enjoyed my little snow photos. If you'd like to see more, just let me know! I'll try to get better about doing them. Hope you're all staying warm & safe! 

Xoxo. 

Forever friends.

•••Get some popcorn and some tissues because this is about to be real sappy!•••

I've always seen these celebrities with these amazing groups of friends (Sadie Robertson) or movies about high school friendships & I have always longed for that. Little did I know I've had that all along. I was too busy wanting what everyone else had to see what amazing people I had right in front of me. 

As I sat here going through my Instagram looking at pictures I noticed a trend. I noticed two people that never left my side. It's funny how I never realized it.. but looking back now it doesn't surprise me. These two are the most influential friends I've had all of high school. To me, a bestfriend is someone who supports you, loves you, and wants helps to make you the best you possible. (along with other important qualities too. lol) I've found all those qualities in these two. 

Josie. We've known each other since elementary school. We never went to school together and I'm pretty sure she begged me to go to her school ever since elementary school. Finally, sophomore year of high school I transfered to her school. (Best decision I ever made.) We've never once had a big fight. We've never been anything but friends. I love that she's always been there for me. I know if I needed anything, she would help me at all hours of the night. She's the most supportive, kind hearted, Christian woman(it sounds weird saying woman instead of girl.) that I've ever met. I feel so blessed to call her one of my best friends. She has made me want to be a better person, set a great example for me, and even brought me closer to God. How did I get so lucky? God knew I needed a Josie. And for that, I will always be grateful! 

Kaitlyn. I can honestly say you were my first friend that I made at central. Thank you so much for not believing all the rumors. (LOL) You took me under your wing and definitely helped shape me into the person I am today. You and I are sooo much alike that we butt heads pretty often. We've even had a few falling outs, but it's not like we're BFF's the second we start talking again! Our friendship is just so easy, it comes naturally! Kaitlyn & I were meant to be friends. You are one of the only people that I could spend weeks with at a time, tell everything to, and trust my life with. Thank you for always being my biggest fan. I promise I couldn't have done high school without you! You are in 96.5% of all of my high school memories! 

I'm so lucky to have these two as my best friends. We've grown so close in the last couple months and I know in the months ahead that bond will only grow closer. I'm scared of the future because I know both of y'all are moving on to big things, but I hope you know I'll always be here for you. I'll always be a phone call away! My door will always be open to y'all wherever it may be! God truly blessed me with some amazing friendships. But tonight, I'm thoroughly grateful for you two. 

Hope y'all enjoyed my little sob session tonight! Keep your friends close. You'll always need them! 

Xoxo. 

SNOW DAY

Okay, so lets not talk about how extremely poor of a job I've been doing at keeping up with my blog! It has been a very busy and stressful past couple of weeks. I promise that I will get back into the swing of things though. Cause I really do enjoy blogging and hopefully yall enjoy reading it! 

I woke up this morning about 8:30 {bc NO SCHOOL heck yeah!} to this view. If yall can't tell what that is, let me give you a better picture. 

Yeah.. that's snow. That little amount of snow is the reason I don't have school today! But hey, I promise I'm not complaining! 

I did bare the cold long enough to play with my silly puppies in the snow. This is Hunter's second year loving the snow, but sweet Remie just doesn't understand it. She thinks she's supposed to eat it but she doesn't want to get out in it cause she gets cold so easily. Poor baby can only be outside about 15 minutes before she starts shaking! Hunter on the other hand could probably spend his whole day outside! He LOVES the snow. His two favorite things about snow are eating it and rolling in it. Which just makes for one cold, wet dog! 

 But don't worry, he got to wear mommy's toboggan so that his ears didn't get cold! He loved it. 

I thought I would get to be cuddled up with these sweeties all day, but poor Jamesy got called into work. That doesn't make me or Hunter very happy. But we'll keep the bed warm for him!! 

Snow days are great, but when you don't even have enough snow (or good enough packing snow) to make a snowman, then what's the point? We have barely enough snow to cover the grass. But it is still pretty outside. The temperature however is NOT pretty. It's only 26 degrees outside right now which means I'm gonna stay bundled up by my heater! 

Hope yall manage to stay warm today! Maybe I'll get another snow day tomorrow so I can complain about it some more! LOL 

xoxo.

Worst day ever.

I've typed this post atleast 30 times and have never been able to post it. This isn't one of my usual posts. But it's weighing very heavy on my heart right now. 

I've had a pretty easy life. My parents have given me everything in their power that they can. I've never really suffered. Until January 15, 2015. That day completely changed my life. 

Shanice was a girl that everyone considered their best friend. She was the kind of person that smiled at everybody and never knew a stranger. She was the kind of person that could make a huge impact on a lot of people. And that's exactly what she did. January 15th was a snow day from school. {basically the best school days} But it wasn't a good day at all. James and I were about to baby sit these kids that we've done a thousand times, and then I got the call. James' mom was the one who told me and the tears were instant. I couldn't breathe and I couldn't speak. But I had to tell James. She was his best friend too. He loved her like family and telling him was the hardest part. I've probably cried a million tears, but that's not even comparable to all the tears shed for her. I will never forget that day. That was the day that changed my whole perspective on life and showed me how grateful I really am for everyone around me. 

As the start of a new year was a really exciting time, the 15th rolled around with it. Now it's tomorrow and I feel like the pain is going to be all too real again. I've spent 364 days missing her. If tears could bring you back, you'd be here a million times over. But you're the best guardian angel anyone could ask for. I'm lucky to know you're always watching over me and guiding me in the right direction. Although I know tomorrow is going to be a very hard day, I know you'll be here with your arms around us. It's almost comforting. 

If I could ask y'all to say a few prayers for my school, her family, and everyone affecting by her loss, it would be greatly appreciated. 

I love you forever. #ShaniceInspired 

Love y'all. 

Xoxo.

Winter Wonderland.

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a couple days. I have had the busiest week ever all leading up to Friday night. Friday night we had our winter dance at school! I'm a stereotypical girl who loves getting all dolled up and going to dances. But I am not a dancer... and I don't say that lightly. I absolutely cannot dance! But it's still fun to go and bounce around. {that's what I do instead of actually dancing.} 

So just for y'all, here's pictures of my night.

Had to take a before picture! Josie, Kaitlyn, myself, and Jo's cat Izzie all about to start the painful process of getting ready! 

Still absolutely amazed by our pictures taken by the fabulous Kelli Herring! This is the second year in a row that she has taken our Winter Wonderland pictures and I swear I'm more and more impressed every year. Definitely check her out, I promise you won't be disappointed! {her instagram: @kelliherringphotography}

Of course there are some funny ones as well... 

Real friends laugh at you when you start to cry about this being our last WW. "DONT CRY. YOU CAN'T CRY BECAUSE YOU HAVE ON FAKE EYELASHES."

When you try to fake laugh and it gets a little intense... 

My gorgeous friends and I at Oasis for dinner! 

And of course I had to throw in this cute one of my handsome boyfriend! 

I had a blast at my last Winter Wonderland. I was surrounded by the best group of people I could ever ask for. I know these will be my life-long friends and I'm so thankful I could spend another WW with them. Y'all made my night perfect. 

I promise I'll post more this week, it shouldn't be as busy cause it's filled with a forecast of snow.... So y'all be excited for that! 

Xoxo.