Friday, February 7, 2014

5 on Friday!


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JETSETTING
...kind of. ;) As you're reading this, I'm en route to (or have arrived in!) one of my favorite cities to visit and where my little sister currently lives. It's engagement party #2 time for Hope and Spyros!

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THESE TWO
I captured this moment earlier in the week. Amelia is obsessed with her Dad and even glared at me when I took this picture. Rude, TinyTina, rude.

I must admit that the obsession is mutual. Mark is wrapped around TinyTina's...paw?
Lord help us when we have our own kiddos one day! :)

PURE BARRE
Yep, just wanted to put my current addiction out in the open. :) Hurts so good. LTB-ing it up, y'all. Also thankful that the Wilmington prices are $100 less expensive than the Charlotte prices. Holla!!


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SWEETER THAN FICTION
It has just been a great few weeks. Sometimes I really miss Charlotte. Sometimes I feel like I'm right were I belong. But all in all, I couldn't be happier. And the man beside me everyday has me knowing and believing this:

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Cheesy? Maybe. Don't care. :) True? Yes. Absolutely.
We are blessed beyond measure!

GIVEAWAY
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 My new shirt rocks.
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57 comments:

  1. Have so much fun in New York, sweet girl! I know you'll enjoy getting to spend some time with your sissy:)

    And, get this - my husband's aunt owns the Pure Barre in Savannah. And I have YET to try it. I want to so badly! Guess I just need to do it, eh? LTB away!:) Happy Friday, dear!

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  2. As a writer, I do have to say I love the sign "Life is sweeter than fiction." Also sometimes life is weirder than fiction LOL
    www.wearflowersinyourhair.com

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  3. have so much fun in NYC! I am so eager to try Pure Barre - I just found out our gym offers a similar class, so may try that first next week once this cold goes away. If I like it, I think I'm going to try the real thing for the new client month unlimited pass! Glad to hear you like it!

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  4. Have a wonderful time with your sister!

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  5. Hope you have so much fun this weekend in NYC!!! And I hate to admit that I haven't yet made it to Pure Barre --- sad truth! It's happening next week though. MUST happen.

    Safe travels, dear!

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  6. Laughing at that picture of your cute pooch! Reminds me of my own! The little ones are really good at giving the stink eye...that's for sure! Enjoy your trip!!

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  7. Have a fun time in NYC, one of my favorite places aswell!

    + Marissa @ Awkwardly Marissa

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  8. Yay!! Have so much fun in NYC girlie girl!!

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  9. Hope you have a blast in NYC! Glad to hear your enjoying pure barre. I need to try it.

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  10. Glared at you! haha Tina! -I was just telling your sis that you gals are going to have so much fun and be sure to take a ton of pics!!! Safe travels Elise!

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  11. NYC is one of my favorite places! Have so much fun celebrating with your family!!

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  12. I struggle WEEKLY with how much I miss Charlotte. We moved to Buies Creek (a very small town about an hour outside of Raleigh--Campbell University) just under a year ago--and my heart still aches so badly for Charlotte. I didn't want to leave, and I'm not sure we'll ever get to go back to live there. I know I need to be more connected to our life here--but I just miss it. I had friends and a life in Charlotte--I work from home here and have hardly met anyone. Ok, sob story over now--haha. Have SO much fun in NYC this weekend!!!

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  13. yay for a trip to NYC!! Have so much fun!!

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  14. i'm always impressed by people who do Purre Barre. my girlfriends and i tried it once and it was..awkward? we were so out of our element and giggled our way through the class. i'm sure they were glad we never came back. haha. but have a blast in NYC and stay warm :)

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  15. Hope you have an amazing time in NYC! I've been wanting to try pure barre classes but they are so expensive here. Maybe they'll put some on groupon soon! Have a fantastic weekend!!! Ps: that picture is too cute!!

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  16. Have so much fun in New York! I tried out Pure Barre November before last and loved it, but could not justify the monthly expense. I ended up getting the DVD set, mat, ball, round bar thing and band for at-home barre workouts. Love it!

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  17. I love Barre too, I wish there was a studio closer to me!! Have so much fun this weekend in NYC! :)

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  18. Have a wonderful and safe trip!!

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  19. Hooray for NYC!!!!!! I love that city too. But just to visit-- could not live there. All my sorority sisters are hooked on Pure Barre. I bet the prices in AL are $150 less cause that's how we roll... lol... :)

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  20. Look at that cute shirt! Have fun in NYC!

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  21. Great quote! Have so much fun in NYC this weekend!

    Ashley, Married to the Game

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  22. Happy Friday, Elise!
    That is just the sweetest picture of your pup. Have a great time in NYC! :)

    Cheers to the weekend,
    Katelyn
    http://realhousewifeofgreenville.blogspot.com/

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  23. NYC...how fun!!! Have a great time celebrating their engagement. And oh my! That pic of Tina is hilarious!!

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  24. Love that you call your dog TinyTina - it makes me laugh every time I read it! Have the best weekend! :)

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  25. Oh man!!! Have SO much fun in New York! Try not to freeze to death :) I can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back, lovely!

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  26. Have fun in NYC, sweet girl! I've been thinking about trying Pure Barre...maybe one day!

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  27. I get to see my sister this weekend too! Have a wonderful time! aren't barre workouts the best!? By far my most favorite workout every!! Happy Weekend!

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  28. Have so much fun in NYC celebrating Hope this weekend!!!

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  29. Have fun in NYC!! Lucky for you, you just missed the big snow storm!!

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  30. Enjoy your time with your sister!

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  31. I love NYC! Might I suggest a visit to Stone Street in the Financial District when all the Wallstreeters are getting off work. Mad Dog & Beans has the best guacamole and margs!

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  32. oh my goodness... i just went and checked out pure barre and i have wanted to join forever!! i will be texting you soon about this!! xoxo

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  33. So jealous of your barre class!! I've been dying to try that out! Enjoy NYC pretty lady! And that picture of Amelia is priceless. Simply priceless. xo

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  34. I'm obsessed with Pure Bare too! I sometimes hate it during the class and it's painful on the wallet but I love it after. Have fun in New York!

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  35. Living vicariously through you in NYC!! So jealous! Also, TinyTina- what a priss!! xoxo

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  36. Oh my! We have a lot in common! Have so much fun in NYC! Not sure where your sister is living but we are on the upper west side and can give recommendations for the limited time we've been here if that might help! I miss Charlotte a lot, too, and have been trying hard to "grow where we're planted" and enjoy the present and little moments as much as possible. I'm a pure barre addict but was disappointed to see that NYC was more than Charlotte! Ha enjoy that ltb. I miss it!

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  37. Happy Travels! TinyTina is just too cute, you have your handle full with that sassy one. ;) I really want to find a PB place around me, glad you found a cheaper place near you.

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  38. Have fun in NYC! Dying at that photo of your furbabe. Too funny! And you'll have to tell me how that workout is, I really want to try it (but not for the price!) xoxox

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  39. Ahhh have fun celebrating your sis! I wish so badly there was a Pure Barre here, looks like I'm going to have to live vicariously through you on this one ;)

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  40. Oh my gosh that picture of your husband and puppy is hilarious- she looks like a little bit of a diva :) Definitely been wanting to try out Pure Barre, but those Charlotte prices... Yikes!

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  41. Have fun in NYC and that pic of Amelia is adorable, love it!

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  42. Amelia's face is priceless. These dogs! I swear, they have such a personality! Have fun in NYC!

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  43. Have so much fun in NYC! We find that we are missing it all the time! I had the same {pleasant} sticker shock when we moved from there to Charlotte and I saw the barre prices were much less. It is by far my favorite type of workout! Amelia looks adorable in that photo :)

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  44. have so much fine in NYC!!! sounds like you have some planned for you up there!

    and i have been wanting to try pure barre, but we don't have any in kansas city yet that i know of! boo.

    have a great weekend pretty!

    xo mk
    thegoldhattedlover.blogspot.com

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  45. Have fun in New York with your sister! I've been hearing such great things about Pure Barre...I need to look and see if there are any locations near me in Texas. And your dog makes me totally want one and I'm not a dog person!

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  46. Have so much fun in NYC!! My favorite city in the world by far and for your sister's engagement party...love it! She seems just as sweet as you!

    Love that quote....it's so great to see the positive in things...way better than focusing on the negative, right?

    Have a great weekend!

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  47. Hope you are having the best weekend in NYC and that doggie pic, priceless!!!

    wordsaboutwaverly.blogspot.com

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  48. I know I am WAY late to this post, but hope you had so much fun in NY.

    Ive heard so many good things about Barre classes.

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