Speeding through Miami ...

And this is what a quick weekend in Miami/Fort Lauderdale looks like...

We stayed here




I wore this on Friday



I wore this on Saturday


We went here on Saturday



I wore this on Saturday Night


I wore this on Sunday Night

BFF Overnight Sleepover

My BFFs and I spent a night out in Alexandria, VA. we got a hotel room and dipped out.. if only for one night.

Top-Ross; Bermuda shorts-Talbots
On Saturday, the weather was a little gloomy and rainy but that didnt stop us.  We started the adventure with breakfast at Bob Evans.
We arrived in Alexandria and checked into the Hotel Monaco-Alexandria. We loved it. Everything in the hotel was lovely. I wish I could add a bunch of hotel photos here, but you can check that out for yourself at the link. When we were done checking in - we hit the streets.  We went for a little stroll a few blocks along the main King Street. We shopped a little - stopped in a few consignment boutiques (I really want to own one of these one day) and got some shoes from Ross (I will be doing a full inspiration week with a pair I purchased). And then we headed back to relax before dinner.  we decided on the Burger Joint. Sounds crazy - but it was goooood! After dinner we wanted to go to the pool, but it was filled with youngsters watching a cartoon - we went back to the room to relax instead.

On Sunday, we just relaxed before finally getting dressed and heading out to brunch on the waterfront. It was an ok, meal, but the company was awesome! BFF Yolanda, got BFF Court and I hooked on Instagram.. I might just join Twitter next, lol. and then we headed back to reality. I updated my FB status to read "There is nothing like a BFF sleepover. We need one of these monthly"

top-LaneBryant; jean/capris-Cut off jeans (Ralph Lauren)

We had a great time .. and I love them soooo much!

Wedding Day - Michelle and Dwain Daniels

Because i am soooo behind in posting, i'll use this as an anniversary post- 3 month anniversary that is, lol ... Three months ago on April 21, my soror and friend Michelle Atkins married the love of her life and all around stand up guy Dwain Daniels. Hubby and I were honored to be invited and able to attend this lovely union of familes and lives in a loving ceremony in Long Island, New York.

As Im sure I mentioned after her bridal shower, I was very excited to attend Michelle's wedding. Michelle is one of the sweetest and most caring people that I know. She is genuine with a huge heart with love and compassion for many people. So ofcourse my wish for her would be that she would find a soulmate to compliment all that i know her to be. I met Dwain at Robyn's wedding and since Im a great judge of character, I knew that he was a nice guy with the same caring spirit and genuiness about him. Ofcourse Michelle had already told me about Dwain so I knew that she was very much in love with her new fiance!

The lovely couple, Mr and Mrs Dwain and Michelle Daniels


Hubby and I


My line sisters


Sorors, sorors, and more sorors



When we get together there is non-stop laughter, and this event was no diffent. Sadly, Michelle was the bride so she missed some of the laughs. But the recap is just as amusing to all of us!! We could laugh at some of the same stuff for hours.



... And one of the best pics of the night ...
The Sigma Husbands

They joked about being their own fraternity with hand signs and everything, it was sooo funny. Even funnier, none of them are greek!!! But they have been able to appreciate the sisterhood and bonds that we "Sigma Woman" have. It takes a special man to be able to appreciate the unity of sorority sisters especially if the husband is not greek himself. Sadly there was no sweetheart song for Dwain (the bride or the groom didnt want it, and the other husbands were not happy that Dwain wasnt tortured [they called it being 'jumped in'] as they had been) but I would still include Dwain in any Husband event, he is now officially one of us!!! ... And when he said "I do" to Michelle, a while host of sisters came with her.

Summer Vacation - July 2012 (Pics Heavy)

We had a busy summer vacation this year. And it was even busier taking a 10 month old along for the ride. But he was an excellent co-pilot. Ryan took his first plane ride on thursday night. He and Hubby played games on the ipad and took plenty of funny photos.




Friday - Charleston,SC
South Carolina Aquarium


Top-Avenue; Capris-Macys

... later that night at the hotel, Ryan and Daddy had a great time playing with the iPad


Saturday - Charleston, SC
The Children's Museum
... while waiting for his breakfast, this is what Ryan wanted to snack on, lol


Top-TJMaxx; Shorts-Marshall's


Fun Times at the Children's Museum


Sightseeing (driving tour)
as we were driving along, these are some of the beautiful homes that we saw.

I have vowed to go back during a time when its not so warm, and we can actually tour some of the historic homes.

Sunday - Bluffton, SC
Arrival at Berkeley Hall

Top-Avenue; Capris-Lane Bryant

Hubby golfing



Monday - pool lounging



Tuesday - Hilton Head,SC and Savannah,GA
Sightseeing and dinner at The Lady & Sons

Dress-SimplyFashion


The Person Family


Wednesday - BarBQ and Fireworks
Happy Birthday Hubby

Dress-Dots


... and this was his first time in grass, lol

"What is this stuff Mommy???"



Thursday - shopping and relaxing



Friday - Charleston, SC
Airplane ride back to Baltimore

Top-Avenue, Capris-Talbots




Whew! ... now Im ready to plan the next vacation!!