Weekend Adventures: Birmingham Vulcan Statue

*DISCLAIMER: This trip was taken back in February*
I love exploring and checking out new places.  We recently played tourist and visited the Vulcan Statue and Museum, something I have wanted to do for a while.

It was my birthday weekend and we just decided to finally make it happen.

We toured the museum and learned all about the history of Birmingham.  With rich coal, limestone and ore deposits this lead Alabama to be the nation's fourth-highest producer of iron and steel in the 1880's.  This lead to a rapid expand of the city of Birmingham.

We then climbed up to the top of the Vulcan Statue (and by climbed I mean we rode the elevator).  

 This statue is a whopping 56-foot, 60-tons and is the largest iron figure ever cast.  At the time is was made it was the biggest statue created in the US, and second-tallest in the country (right behind the Statue of Liberty).  It was made for the 1904 World's Fair and cast with iron made from ore mined at Red Mountain (where the park is now).

 Alright y'all here's a secret, I was scared to death once we got up there.  We stepped out of the elevator and I immediately wanted to go back down.  Don't get me wrong, the view was great but the fact that I could see the ground through the grates in the floor felt a little too unsteady for me.

Once we got back on land we walked around the park area (which was lovely).

If you are in the area it is definitely worth a visit.  It is free to walk around the park but you do have to pay to go to the museum and go up on the statue.  Tickets are $6 per adult and $4 for children but if you are a AAA member you get 20% off.

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Instagram Roundup

 

I'm back, took a little break from blogging but I'm back!  Starting your Monday off with an Instagram Roundup.

All of my favorite things in this picture.  This snakeskin dress is crazy soft and so comfy!!  My favorite tote bag and these super comfy BearPaw slip ons.  I'm all for an easy look for summer, dresses are definitely a go-to.

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Can't stop won't stop with these country music graphic tees!  

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Yes to comfy and cute shoes!!  These metallic sandals are my new go-to shoes!

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My husband and I celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary last week.  Seems like just yesterday we were getting ready to get married and now here we are five years later.  I love doing life together.  We celebrated with a really delicious dinner out, I had pimento mac and cheese, grilled asparagus, bbq smothered chicken and a delicious cheesecake!

Yes I did in fact win more concert tickets...y'all I can't make this up.  It was pretty close to our anniversary so we just decided to use that as another celebration.  It was such a good concert, not too hot and everyone was really great!  Any night spent listening to country music is great in my book.

 

Gearing up for the Star Wars Land opening!  Anyone else super excited to experience it??

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Church look for the week, this super comfy jumpsuit is one of my favorites and these super comfy mules.

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I love doing life with this guy.  Celebrating 5 years of marriage and I couldn't be happier.

That's a wrap on my instagram roundup, hope you all have a great week! 

Instagram Roundup

 

Happy Monday!  Here's a having a great week.  We had a really great weekend with a country concert, a little shopping, and catching up on Big Brother.

I'm a big fan of a maxi dress.  If you haven't tried it out yet go!  I am pretty short (5'2"ish) and I always thought I couldn't wear maxi dresses, you just have to find the right length.  This striped dress from Peach is so comfy, I knotted it up for a more casual vibe.

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Flashback to our Disney trip a few months ago.  If you are in Disney make sure you stop in the Polynesian and walk around that place is GORGEOUS!!  Also can we talk about this top, it's on a pretty great sale right now and you definitely need it. 

My look from the Brad Paisley concert.  I finally got to take my vintage Dooney out for a spin.  Y'all I have wanted this western Dooney and Bourke bag for years and I finally found it on poshmark for a steal!  More about the concert coming later this week!

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Can't stop won't stop with these cute country music tees.  I love the vintage feel they give to a look.

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Last thing I wanted to leave you with this bible verse from 1 Samuel.  I think it is so important to remember that we don't see everything and we can't know everything about people.  Just the same that people don't see everything about us and they don't know everything.  God is the only one who knows every little thing about us, important or not He knows it all.  He doesn't just see the outside He knows our whole heart.  What a comfort to know that even through knowing us to our core God still loves us, good, bad and ugly He loves us through it all.  What a blessing!

Hope y'all have a great week!

 

Instagram Roundup

 

Y'all my blogging game has been seriously slacking lately...here's to hopefully getting back in the game.   Things have been pretty busy but no excuses, just haven't been feeling the

Starting with an instagram weekly roundup:

This look has me craving a tropical vacation for sure.

You're in luck, this top is on sale, shop it here.

Would you believe me if I told you I picked this cute little sign up at the Dollar Tree???
They had so many cute farmhouse inspired decor items, I definitely picked up a few.

One of my favorite dresses is restocked!!  Don't miss out on this one!  Shop it here.

 I had my very first visit to Texas this month for the Dallas Apparel Market.  I only saw a little bit but we did eat at this really cute restaurant with a ferris wheel in the back, how cool is that?  If you are in Dallas, give Ferris Wheeler's a go.

These rhinestone sandals are one of my favorite recent purchases!  I wear them a couple times a week and they are so comfy!  Perfect for adding a little glitz to any look.

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Alright guys one post down, here's to staying on track and keeping this up ;)

Let me know what you want to see in the future!!

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Can you believe there are only 2 more days till Christmas??  Are you all done with your shopping?  Our holiday has been crazy and things haven't quite gone the way we expected them to.  Taking time to spend time with family and friends and reflect on the blessings we have and the true meaning for the season.

My husband and I went on a day date to see The Nutcracker.  I love the ballet and The Nutcracker is one of my favorites.  I have a collection of them and I have read the book over and over.  The dancers were really great and it was a nice holiday date celebration.

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Christmas mugs are my weakness...I love picking out my seasonal mug and enjoying a hot cup of coffee.  I picked up this set of reindeer ones a couple of years ago from LTDcommodities and they are one of my favorite pieces of Christmas decor.

Anyone else crazy for everything chenille??  I just love how soft it is, feels like you are wearing a blanket.  This color block cardigan is from Madison and Mallory and I am obsessed with it.  Check out those balloon sleeves!!

Chick-Fil-A just makes everything better.  Our Chick-Fil-A has got to be the best one around.  They have been doing the 12 days of Christmas and each day they have given away a free food item.  I got a sandwich, iced coffee and a chicken biscuit in that span.  Definitely not going to pass up on free Chick-Fil-A!!

Hope you all have had a great week, enjoy the next few days and celebrate the season!