New and Used SHOES!

Hello Everyone

I know my blog is supposed to be about the Simmonds living in the suburbs, and all the adventures of living in the citountry (city and country) but, sometimes, I just have to share the goodies I come across including SHOES, and who doesn't love SHOES!

The first pair comes courtesy of the fabulous place we all have come to know and love, TARGET

I love the color blocking, and the fact that there are two shades of blue, my favorite color!

The gold front strap makes these easy to match most colors

These beauties came courtesy of my students mom who works for some rich lady and since they did not fit her, she game them to me. Love the nude, love the platform, love the star punch!

And of course, love the bow! These look good with anything, shorts, dresses, and even jeans!

Last but not least, these babies from JustFab are my latest buy from the website.

Aren't they Just Fabulous?! Love the yellow, love the front view, and they are comfortable!

Today was a super busy day.

I had a radio interview for the 20th anniversary of Young Strings celebration tomorrow.

I went shopping for 3 violins for school totaling $3,400!

One of the violins I chose.

And last but not least, I went to get an eye exam!

Now I get to wait for Zac to get out of football practice and maybe I can convince him to take me out on a date so I can wear a pair of my featured shoes!

Hope you are all having a great week!

Love, 

~Mrs. S

Family Time

Since I had to go to inservice on Saturday, my family finally got to come over and enjoy the amazing neighborhood pool yesterday! I love hanging out with my sisters but with their 5 kids combined, it was quite the event!

My three sisters and I with Veronica's one year old in her hands, and my niece Jaylee on the very left, laughing!

My mom on the left sporting my sunglasses, Sebastian, and Nancy his mom.

Sprinkler fun

Table setting for beginning of summer celebration

Summer cake

Enjoying the delicious spread

Zac's famous ribs, watermelon tomato salad, suddenly salad, ranch potato salad, baked potato salad, cucumber salad, corn on the cob, and cake!

All in all, a great way to kick off Summer 2012

As always, thanks to Lulu,  from The Home You Make, for becoming a new follower. Her blog is full of amazing home deco ideas, recipes, and fashion must-haves. Check her out!

Thanks for stopping by, how was your weekend?

Love, 

~Mrs. S

Last Day of School

My last day of teaching was Friday June 1st. I don't think we have gotten out of school this early in a while, but I sure did enjoy it. I did have to go for in-service on Saturday but it wasn't so bad...

Flowers from one of my students who picked them from her backyard!

Several gift cards and another plant from a students, and candy :)

We went to dinner, Rockfish, and we saw this hot air balloon from the patio

Our new hibiscus tree, brightened by the moon that evening as I finally relaxed after a looong school year. 

How was your end of May, beginning of summer?

Love, 

~Mrs. S

LDOS Today

Last day of school was today! I'm so excited! We already had a blast just tonight! A more detailed post will come soon! Happy Summer Break to all my fellow teachers!!! Love, ~Mrs. S

Memorial Monday and Week

Hey Y'all!

I wrote about my Memorial Day weekend last post, but I didn't get a chance to get some pictures of our dinner on Monday (Actual Memorial Day) so I wanted to share with y'all our cute cupcakes I got for desert and of course our lovely dinner which preceded those cupcakes made by my wonderful chef of a husband. The side dish you see on the right (besides the asparagus) is our attempt to make roasted salsa on some fried tortillas with quesadilla cheese, they were delish!

On our dinner supply trip to Kroger, I stumbled across this beautiful china set that was on sale and matched the adorable napkin rings I had gotten at Crate and Barrel a few weeks back... The crazy thing is that I grabbed 4 that night and because our high school register attendant made a mistake on our total amount due, I got them for free!!! I was so excited about his mistake I came back two days later and bought 4 more sets (I did pay for them this time!). Wouldn't this set be perfect for a spring or summer luncheon or dinner party?!

Tuesday night my sisters and I gathered to give my mom her mothers day gift since she was in Mexico for the actual day. She loved her new iPad as you can see...!

After, we went to our family favorite Mexican Restaurant, Cuquitas, and it was as amazing as it looks. Purely authentic chicken enchiladas with tomatillo salsa, just perfect.

Mr. Gray (the band teacher) and I have been working together to perform an in school concert during our 8th period today, and this was the rehearsal. We played a movement form a Beethoven Symphony and it was so much fun. The kids really enjoyed crossing the boundary from just strings to strings and band instruments, so we had a great concert today!

Tomorrow is the last day of school, so excited!

How is your week wrapping up?

Love to hear your thoughts, 

Love, ~Mrs. S

A Memorial Day weekend

We've been working on the front landscaping, what do y'all think?

 

A new addition to the front porch

Our neighbors

Daytime Pool

Nightime pool

David Nail concert, down the street, and for free!

I spy an American Flag...

Beautiful tower at the concert grounds

Fireworks after! 

An amazing event, and all to honor the fallen soldiers this Memorial Day. Thank you to all the servicemen that help protect our country every day.

Hope you all are having a great Memorial Day.

Love, 

~Mrs.S

Prep for Summer

One of my favorite aspects of living in McKinney is the close proximity of the Allen Outlets. I have always loved J Crew but never really shopped there until I realized the amazing sales they have at the outlet... well today I got a whole new summer wardrobe and I've gone prep!

Check these new looks out...

Love the Hot pink shorts.

These cable knit sweaters that were originally $98.00 were only $9.00 each, yes, $9.00!!!

(I got 3)

Had to jump on the Sperry boat-wagon...

The school week ended last night with a guitar concert where one of the mom's gave me these beautiful tulips! After this 4 day weekend, I only have 4 days of school left, THANK THE LORD!

As always, I have to introduce my new follower, Tina, over at Should Not Have Done That. Her blog is super fun, check it out!

Hope y'all have a fun-filled, fabulous weekend!

Love, 

~Mrs. S