Summer Playlist: Vol. 3

1. If I Die Young- The Band Perry
2. Old Alabama- Brad Paisley
3. Every Teardrop is a Waterfall- Coldplay
4. The Cave- Mumford and Sons
5. Down- Mat Kearney
6. Hey Mama- Mat Kearney

Seriously? It’s been WAY too long since we’ve stopped to chat.

I am so sorry that I am an awful blogger. I mean, it's been eleven days of silence around here. I'm not sure what happened, because I had several posts drafted, but none of them posted (look for this weekend). I'm also working on a summer scrapbook/mini-book. It's super cute and all, I'm just waiting on some pictures to arrive in the mail to finish it up. I'll post pictures and stuff when I'm done. I've also done a little work on my website this week. It's not exactly how I want it yet, but we're getting there. Check it out at www.laurenadam.com if you want (or click "Home" on the light blue bar in the header). I'm pretty thrilled about getting my photography blog done. Now, I've just got to add in pictures and such. I'm definitely not a professional or anything, but it's sure a fun hobby! Here's a sneak peek.

Oh darn. This girl is just too busy. I move back into my dorm room a week from this Sunday (crazy stuff. But, I love my roomie! She is awesome amazing.) This weekend (well, tomorrow), I'm going to the ATL to party it up at the Women of Faith Conference (guess who scored floor seats? this girl and her momma.) I'm super hoping for some Chickfila at the Dwarf House tomorrow for lunch. We'll see. Oh- and some H&M. I love cheap clothes.

All my kids at church go back to school on Monday, so I'm pretty sad my summer of excitement is winding down. On Sunday, I become the 4th and 5th grade sunday school teacher. I'm pretty sad that all my kiddos are growing up. I mean, this is the beginning of my third year with them (minus a semester break). I remember when they were starting 2nd grade and could barely navigate that big book called the Bible. Now, we have speed drills. I'm just so happy that I get to teach them all of these wonderful things. And then my youth girls. Don't get me started on them. My "babies" that I led in small group when they were 6th graders are now 8th graders. Seriously kids. Stop growing up. You make me feel old. :)

And, we'll end with one last quote via Pinterest. Don't ask me where I got it, because I forgot to pin it (and just saved it to the computer), So, I really don't remember. Just know that I didn't make it...and if I figure out who did...I'll post it. Kay? Thanks. :)

three is a magic number.

alternately titled, thank you Schoolhouse Rock for helping me learn multiplication.

Three posts on my mind this week:

• Our Lost Children- What would our churches look like if we stopped having competing ministries and loved each other? 
• Rethinking Christian Weddings- What if the consumer driven wedding culture isn't what it's really all about?
• The Disease Called Perfection- While there are some points to this post I don't agree with, there's still some good to be found within.

Three YouTube Videos I've Been Watching:

Yes. I know two of the videos are Ben Rector. Can't help it. :)

Three Pinterest-ing finds from this week:

via since my "embed" feature is messed up. enjoy!

polyvore means a very busy Lauren.

Alternately titled, what I wish I wore.

Knit dress  Bassike sheer top  Long tunic  Navy top  Hudson Jeans wide leg jeans  Striped romper  Kit pearl TOMS cork wedge  Canvas shoes  Straw tote bag  Spring Street silver bangle bracelet  Gold anchor necklace  Nautical belt

Since I'm lacking in the inspiration department at the moment, I thought I'd do one of my fallbacks. I mean, everyone loves a good Polyvore post, right? Let me just say...I am loving all things striped and "nautical-ish" at the moment! I think it all started when I found the perfect skirt at BR for my birthday (which is not pictured since stupid polyvore doesn't have it!) and has blossomed since then.

I'm SUPER PUMPED that summer school ends on Tuesday. Yes, that means finals in three days...but I'm almost through until the 22nd! Yipee! On the downside, since school is starting back, that means we are cramming in last minute summer activities to do with the youth group at church. Fun? Yes! Busy? Definitely! Add in a Women of Faith conference with my mom, a hopeful website re-vamp, and a girl trying to cut back on technology a little...and you get one Lauren that is still super busy and definitely not the best blogger. On the upside, I did sew a dress today. It was super easy, so look for a post in the coming days on that one! Yay!

make today amazing.

happy friday!

via

I would break out in a Rebecca Black moment here, but apparently that would be uncool.
So, I'll just wish everyone a Happy Friday and move on with my day. :)

Women of Faith.

This August, my mom and I are attending my first ever Women of Faith event! I'm pretty excited. Last December, I experienced Beth Moore for the first time. And, I got to meet my favorite blogger, Angie Smith, who will also be at Women of Faith this fall! I'm going to be a review blogger for Women of Faith at this event (thanks to BookSneeze), so keep an eye out for more posts about this sure to be super fun event.



Are any of you guys planning on attending? Let me know! :)