happy friday!

Friends, it's safe to say that it's going to be a wonderful weekend! Why you ask? Well, because it has been a great week and has been getting better and better each day. First off, I'd like to welcome home this guy . . .

Jessica + Jesse

My sister's fiancé, Jesse, has been stationed in Afghanistan serving our country for the past nine months. So glad he made it home safely after his long journey {of being overseas and traveling home. Short story: My sister moved to Manhattan, Kansas to be with Jesse once he returned home. He was suppose to be in the States about a week and a half ago, but due to the winter snow in Afghanistan, he arrived home unexpectedly Monday. I was surprised when I saw the above picture!} Out of that - who knew that it snowed in Afghanistan? I sure didn't until recently, ha! Now just let the count down begin til I get to call him brother!

Have a great weekend, and as always, spend some time looking at these links around the web : )

Song for your weekend

Summer essentials : lace shorts + chambray

Now this would be cool in the backyard

How to wear flared jeans

40 photos that will make you tear up. Seriously, get a tissue.

What It's Like To Be A Twentysomething, As Told By “Mean Girls,” “Bridesmaids,” And “Girls”

Ellen Degeneres is hilarious. And so is Gladys.

10 ways to dress up your ponytail

Pretty sandals for spring

Some inexpensive drugstore favorites, thanks Jana for sharing!

Funny birthday candles