What a fun day this was you all! I ended up missing my niece Khloe's 5th birthday. I was super bummed and I refuse to believe she's growing up so fast! It truly makes me cherish every little moment I get to spend with her. So of course our day couldn't go unplanned, we started out with breakfast and girl talk which lead to Khloe talking about wanting to be a doctor "for babies" when she grows up {#proudauntie #nooneisstoppingyou}. After breakfast Khloe had created a little map of places we were to go that day {she has a very creative mind}.
Our next stop was to the grocery store so Khloe could pick out some cherries. This girl can't get enough cherries in her life! After that stop we continued our day doing a little shopping at Target and Old Navy where Khloe picked out a birthday gift {this adorable outfit}. I get a kick out of what catches this little girls attention. When we first walked into Old Navy she spotted Ninja Turtle sunglasses and a toy snake. As much as she can be a girly girl, she loves all things Ninja Turtle, bugs/critters, and adventuress.
After we arrived back to my place, I asked Khloe if she would like to do her very own photo shoot. Her eyes lit up, she smiled really big, and said "like modeling?" We met Tess, my really cool photographer who puts up with my late shenanigans, and as soon as we began taking pictures..Khloe became camera shy. It took her a little bit to warm up but she gave it her best Iowa girl charm. It was such an amazing day and one I'll be able to share with her when she gets older. FYI: On a hilarious note...Dustin, my fiance while looking at these pictures made the comment, "She literally looks like your child. Attitude and all!" I'll take that as a compliment ;).
Due to it being #TGIF....I wanted to share a little more about me. What I like, my faults, my addictions, what represents who I am, what molds me, etc...etc.
1. My real name is Amanda Nicole. At a young age I decided Mandy was more suitable so it stuck with me. Everyone calls me Mandy. However, those of you who go by a nickname know in documentation or at work you provide your real name. It never fails people say, "whose Amanda?" or call me Amanda and I don't respond {it's not my name, right? ha ha}
2. My profession is Social Work. It's definitely a unique one. Everyday I'm challenged to grow a little more, to do things out of my comfort zone, and to remind myself to see the good in all things. The bad, the true, the ugly. I am proud of my profession and I take it very seriously. While working in an ER can be difficult, it feels great to be surrounded by a team of nurses and doctors who experience and see what I see... but are able to keep things lively and fresh. I love the fast pace and the different scenarios in an ER environment as well {anything goes!}. I'm sure your wondering why I didn't say "helping others." I feel I don't just help others, but help them understand what resources, options, and care they can chose to have. Of course throwing in humor also helps because the ER is such a fun place to be said no patient ever.
3. I'm the definition of a procrastinator. Seriously, look it up...my name should be there. If not its well on its way! Really though....I'm procrastinating as well speak. It's hard to get out of bed when your catching up with the Bachelor, blogging, and getting your coffee fix in.
4. 155 days until my wedding!! I'm so flippin' excited you all! Planning has been so much fun and so has registering for gifts. Well, I think so...maybe not so much Dustin. Registering for gifts at Target is like giving this girl a loaded gun {well technically we had one} and yes I wasn't "gun shy." Sorry family! Oh by the way, I feel like going into planning was a breeze...but with the count down rolling so fast...the pressure is on. In fact, I find myself feeling like an inexperienced teenager trying to put makeup on for the first time {I still don't really know how to do makeup} Conversations start and end like this..."I think this...Well, I think.." A lot of "I thinks!" ha ha.
5. I'm addicted to Spearmint gum, Starbucks coffee, anything flamming hot, gold anything {not chainz, ha ha}, HGTV, Mystery/Murder shows, Nicholas Sparks {Am I right ladies?}
peanut butter, Instagram, boxers {the dog breed}, summer boat rides, S'more, kickboxing, graphic Tee's, bestie bonding time, chunky statement pieces, anchors, a good glass of wine, rustic decor, wallflowers, motivational quotes, monograms, movie nights, breakfast, the perfect heel or bootie, cheetah print, naps, music {anything, depending on my mood}, and meeting new people, going to new places, and trying new things!
I hope you have a wonderful Friday! Thanks you so so much for following me and allowing me to rant about my life and my love for fashion! I hope to continue to keep up with this fun little hobby, helping you answer any fashion forward questions, sharing great deals, and above all growing as a person.
xo
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