BLOOM!

While everyone is SO consumed with the 50 Shades of Grey series.. 

(not to say I haven't read them)

But, I wanted to take some time to mention a book I read recently 

by a fellow blogger that touched my heart. 

Bloom was written by Kelle Hampton 

She also has a blog which is so appropriately

titled "Enjoying the Small Things".

I first heard about this book on Instagram...

someone IG'd a picture of the cover and 

I am always intrigued by book covers. I 

quickly grabbed my Ipad and read

the description and download the

sample onto my iBooks. After quickly reading

the sample I then purchased my very own copy

and proceeded to read it in less than 24 hours.. and 

I cried.

 I cried every.single.chapter. 

It was the most touching book I have ever read. 

The writing is phenomenal

and I felt like most of the book that I was sitting having a

conversation with her and she was recounting

all the moments just as they happened.

The book is written about Kelle's

daughter, Nella. All through Kelle's pregnancy

she was never given any indication to think anything was

wrong with the beautiful baby girl growing inside of her.

Nella was born with Downs Syndrome and this

book is just the beginning of her amazing story.

And it truly gives meaning to the title of the book..

bloom

finding beauty in the unexpected

This book left me feeling so touched, thankful and in awe 

of God's grace. I totally recommend it.

xoxo,

Little Miss Southern Love

Bridal Talk Tuesday: Our Engagement Photos were published!

I haven't linked up for a Bridal Talk Tuesday in a long while! 

Our engagement photos were featured on the Floridian Weddings

blog yesterday! See some of our photos and read our story here.

xoxo,

Little Miss Southern Love

Catching up... Eric Church Concert!

Here are some pictures from an Eric Church 

concert we went to a few months ago!

Of course we tailgated before the concert.

 My mom and step-dad.

 My brother and his gf Mandy.

 Brantley Gilbert was SO good! 

I love him even more.

 We were in the VIP pit and were SO close to the

stage!

 Ahhh Eric Church!

 Oh course rocking the red solo cup.

 Like I said SO close! All the pictures

of the actual concert were taken with my Iphone

because they wouldn't let me bring my big canon in :(

And obviously it was super bright because

he wore his shades all night. hah!

 This guy threw his boot up on the stage

and Eric signed it and threw it back. Jealous.

Hands down one of the best concerts I've ever been to! 

If anyone has a chance to attend a concert

on this tour I say go! Such a great time!

We are also seeing Jason Aldean in Tampa

in August! Can't wait. I love summer

country concerts.

Since I love going to concerts I am looking

into another small digital camera. I love

my new big camera, the canon T3i, but

they won't let you bring it in to most

concerts because of the zoom lens capability.

I am looking at getting the new Canon Elph 530HS

with the new wifi capabilities. Anyone use this camera

or use a Canon digital camera and have any recommendations?

xoxo,

Little Miss Southern Love

Lilly Rose- The new addition.

A few weeks ago my mom decided 

that with Daisy & I leaving soon she needed

a new puppy! And so the hunt began.

My mom knew she wanted a poodle mix

because Daisy is a shih-tzu/poodle 

and is such a great dog. We looked at 

a few liters of puppies from breeders

locally that were malti-poos and shih-poos

and really didn't see any we liked all

that much. Then one day we decided

to stop in a local pet store (yes, I know, me- the

girl who is SO anti-pet store puppy buying) to 

look around. Once I spotted her I knew there

was no way we could go home without

her. I immediately asked to see 

her and we had her in the little play area

for probably about an hour.. she

is the sweetest little thing and has

the cutest personality ever! We love her

so much already. She is a peka-poo. 

Which is half pekingese and half poodle.

Ohh how I love poodle mixes!!

 Her and Daisy have become best friends.

The name Lilly had been in my head for the next puppy..

after Lilly Pulitzer of course! And my little brother's teacher

had just had a baby who she named Lilly Rose.. and little

[ND] thought it would be so appropriate for our new puppy

to have the same name! 

She is such a sweet addition to our family 

and has fit in so nicely. Now the problem will be

separating her and Daisy when our house is finished

at the end of next month... ya! I said that.. moving

at the end of next month already! Yay!

xoxo,

Little Miss Southern Love

Gonna catch all the fish.. gonna drink all the beer.

It's no secret [KP] and I love to fish

together.. if you need a refresher about

exactly how much fishing means

to us check out my post about where

we got engaged here.

 Summer time in Florida means a few

things... great weather 

and great fishing! I jump on any

opportunity to go fishing especially

with my wonderful fiance`.. and this

trip we also brought along my brother

[BR] and his girlfriend [MH].

 This trip was also particularly fun because

I got to play with my new camera.. I recently

upgraded my old Canon Rebel to

the new Rebel T3i and I love it! 

It even shoots HD video.. [KP]

is already planning for me to shoot

his own little mini fishing shows! haha.

 Love this shot.. he prouds himself

on his sweet cast net throwing skills.

 It's not a great day of fishing without a cold BL! 

 Love him :)

 Why yes, I did catch the first fish of the day! 

 [MH] and her redfish!

 My brother [BR] and [MH] with her fish.

loved all the spots on this one!

We had a great day fishing on the water. There is 

not much I would rather be doing than fishing 

and getting some sun on the boat in the summer! Luckily

I have a great fiance` who loves taking me :)

Anyone else fish a lot during the summer?

xoxo,

Little Miss Southern Love