Five on Friday

Happy Friday friends!  I'm linking up today for Five on Friday with DARCI, CHRISTINA, LIZ, and NATASHA. 

I don't know about you but I am SO glad it's Friday!! This has seemed like the longest week! It has been full of lots of happiness though. I changed my blog header to Simple Cheer to reflect more of where my little blog is heading. I started my blog in college when I worked a desk job with lots of down time on ECU's campus. I started reading blogs and finally decided to create my own. It's been an amazing experience allowing me to meet lots of people my own age in similar places in their life. I've learned things from fellow blogger's and even met a few friends! A Sweet Simple Southern Life was fitting for those years. Now that I am married, working my career and life seems so much busier I have found myself slowing down to enjoy all of life's little burst of happiness all around. I feel as Simple Cheer is very fitting, as many of my day to day life ramblings are about the simple little things bringing happiness to my life! side note- I have no idea how to change my URL without loosing all of my followers. If you know how I would love your help!! Now, moving on to 5 on Friday... 

One. 

I am matron of honor in a friend's wedding in October. One of her gifts to her bridesmaids has been a three month subscription to Birchbox. It has been so fun to wait for the arrival of this pretty box filled with all sorts of goodies!! This box had a body mist called Harvey Prince, Hello that smells absolutely divine. I think I will be purchasing the full size when my current perfume runs out. 

Two.

Sorry for the poor picture quality.. this is a photo from the photo booth at the wedding we attended last week. How fun were these outfits?!

Three. 

Speaking of life's little day to day joys I've definitely found my daily treat. I am slightly addicted to grapefruit La Croix and my new candle from Target. The La Croix has the bubbles and slight flavoring with no calories or artificial sweetener. It's also fun to sport the pretty can.... (; 

Four.

Okay teacher friends, how PERFECT is this coffee mug? I one hundred percent LOVE my job and all of my students. With that being said, there are still times 18-21 six year olds all wanting your attention at the same time will make you sing said song and pray for a cup of coffee! Ha, I'm thinking this would make the perfect Christmas gift for my work friends! 

Five.

Do you remember the I Love Lucy episode of her stomping around in the barrel of grapes?! This weekend the local Duplin winery is hosting their annual grape stomp. There will be beach music, grape stomping and wine. Hello- say no more. I'm in! Happy Friday friends!! 

Fall is in the air

We had such a good time this past weekend!! Justin and I had a wedding to attend for one of his friends that happend to take place in my hometown. It was the perfect reason to get out of town and visit my parents. I told Justin that there is something so refreshing about coming back home. It just feels like life is a little bit simpler those few days. We had a blast at the wedding but didn't get any pictures other than some fun photo booth print outs. Sunday was the perfect day- when we woke up it was only in the upper 50's. It felt like Fall had arrived overnight. It warmed up by the time church let out- just in time for Sunday dinner with my family outside. My mom has surely set the standards high for being able to set a dinner table. Everything was just so perfect! Don't you wish you could hang on to those little moments?!

Even Henson joined in on the fun (: 

I've been itching for Fall to get here for a few weeks now. I know I should enjoy the last few days of summer but seeing all of the new fall apparel out in stores, PSL's already being advertised and school being back in session it makes me ready for some crisp Fall air. The nice weather we had this weekend visiting my parents really set the tone. It's still highs in the 80's around here so I can't quite participate in all things Fall yet, but as soon as I can here are some things on the agenda. 

Lots of fun fall beverages. Bring on the pumpkin spice lattes, apple sangria and fall inspired beers. I am READY for you!! 

I have some new pretties to sport this Fall as well as some old favorites that I can't wait to pull out. It's so hard to walk into a store and see nothing but sweaters, corduroys and boots but know that it's not cold enough to wear them yet. 

I am wanting to make a weekend getaway to the mountains BAD. I would love to make a trip to Chateau Morrisette winery in Virginia just in time to see the leaves turning. With two October weddings and several football games already on the calendar I don't know if this will happen but fingers crossed!! It's at the top of my priority list! Bonus points- they welcome dogs here, especially Labs so Henson can join in on the fun! 

Fall decor. I'm ready to plant some new flowers, dress up the table and pick out a pumpkin or two. There is no shortage of ideas on Pinterest. Now I just need a free weekend where I can get busy! What are some things you are looking forward to this fall?!

Our Wedding Part 1: Bridal Portraits

Hi there! Long time no see.. where did the time go?! During my break from blog land I: GOT MARRIED, finished planning said wedding, traveled to the Dominican on my honeymoon, went to countless wedding showers for friends and started my fourth year of teaching first grade. It's been busy but oh so happy over here my friends. Lot's of people have asked if Justin and I feel different since we are married and the answer is most definitely, yes! We seem happier overall now that it's official, and the stress of wedding planning is over. Today I'm sharing part one of the wedding, bridal portraits! 

I took my bridal portraits in June at the City Club which is located downtown Wilmington, NC. It was SO hot that day but what else would you expect in the south in June?! Lucky for us it started to cool off a little bit into the session. I'm so thrilled with all of our photographs, I can't thank my amazing photographer, Amber Rhodes enough! Her website is under construction right now but I will link to it as soon as it's up! 

Sorry for the picture overload. I'm just so happy with how they turned out! I'll be back soon with rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception post. Happy Labor day friends! I hope it's filled with lots of rest and fun!