What's Up Wednesday: July 2016

I have so many posts bouncing around in my brain - including grandparent birthday celebrations and our trip to Jamaica, but I thought it would be fun to link up and do a fun, easy post first!  So here's What's Up today!  I am supposed to talk about the following....

What We Are Eating This Week...

I made Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders tonight and they were delicious!

What I'm Reminiscing About...

Absolutely reminiscing about our trip to Jamaica.  I will do a separate post on what all we did, but it was absolutely amazing!  It was just the two of us - so nice to have time away from the kids!  And I know they had a fun time with grandparents.  We went to Couples Negril and can't wait to go back!

What I'm Loving...

I am loving having time with my kiddos this summer.  They certainly frustrate me and sometimes make me want to run for the hills, but I try to cherish the good and the bad.  I know they are all growing up so quickly and I don't want to miss anything from each age and stage!

What We've Been Up To...

Katie is packing in all the sleepovers she can before school starts.  Here she is at the splash pad with Grandma this morning!

The boys have been running around the house like hooligans.  Jack was quite meticulous with his cardboard block tower today - he actually said it was Daddy's office!

We try to make it to the pool on the weekends.  Here are the kids at the pool this past weekend with friends!  They had a blast (and it wore them out)!

Last Friday night, Jack and I had a date night!  It was so fun - Newks, Home Depot for him to sit on all the lawnmowers, Walgreens for snacks, and we went to see The Secret Life of Pets!

I'm also getting back into my workout routine after our trip!  It was so great to take almost a week off, but it is even better to get back into it!

What I'm Dreading...

Setting alarms and making lunches once school starts back!  Getting up and ready and to the bus by 8:05 will be an adjustment for sure!  No easy, jammie wearing mornings filled with cartoons during the week anymore!

What I'm Working On...

I'm trying to get geared up to start hanging all the clothes my kids have outgrown and get them ready for consignment.  Such a daunting task!

What I'm Excited About...

I can't wait for the movie Bad Moms to come out to get a girl night and head to see it!  It looks hilarious!  Brad and I also just got tickets to see Counting Crows and Rob Thomas at the end of September...can't wait for that!  And the new fall release for Matilda Jane is next week!  Mark your calendar for my show in October - ha!

What I'm Watching/Reading...

I'm watching The Bachelorette and cannot wait for Bachelor in Paradise!  Good, quality television, right? And while we were gone I read Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - SO GOOD.  And while on Amazon, I found that there is a sequel.  I bought it immediately and just started it last night.  So I am currently reading After You by Jojo Moyes....and I have lots to read afterwards!

What I'm Listening To...

Whatever is on the radio!  I do still love Justin Timberlake's song.  And here are some other songs that I did a screenshot of to remind me to get!

What I'm Wearing...

I actually got a shower this afternoon so I didn't have to stay nasty and sweaty from my workout.  But I still look like I am headed to the gym! Ha!

Here is another picture from Jamaica to show that I can actually wear real clothes!

What I'm Doing This Weekend...

This weekend...Hm.  I don't know that we have definite plans.  We have to go sometime Saturday for uniform fittings for Katie's cheerleading - she's hanging up the soccer cleats and wanted to try cheerleading this fall!  Should be exciting!  And then maybe head to the pool at some point?  And likely church on Sunday - it will be the last Sunday all the kids are in the Sunday School classes they are used to!  This was walking into church this past weekend - I try to take a pic like this every Sunday.  It's so fun to see how the kids change!

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month...

I am looking forward to Katie starting school - I will miss her for sure!  But I know she loves seeing her friends.  And we just found out yesterday who her teacher will be - as she learns about more friends being in her class, she gets more excited.  I am excited to see how she grows and learns this year in second grade!  She starts next Friday - I can't believe it is that time again!  Another thing that starts next month is FOOTBALL SEASON!  Not sure what kind of year Auburn will have, but I am excited to watch games with friends and wear new cute clothes in my team colors - ha!

What Else Is New...

I started a star chart for Jack yesterday and so far so good!  He gets pretty crazy at times, so I thought positive praise and visualizing would be helpful.  Yesterday and today went really well and he is excited! Anytime he started to stray from what he was supposed to be doing, I would remind him of the sticker waiting on him and he would bring it back around and do what was asked!  I sure hope it continues and he stays as excited!  Now I just need to figure out what the prize will be for good, appropriate behavior!

I also am working on cycling all the 2T stuff out and bringing the 3T stuff in for Ryan.  How is that possible?!  Looks like he is on the Katie growth chart - ah!  So here he is wearing a 3/4 shirt with 3T shorts!  Unreal that they fit him so well!

So that's what's up!  Check back for more coming soon!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

WHEW!  I have several blog posts bouncing around in my head right now, but I opted to just stick with a What I'm Loving Wednesday instead - and then I will keep playing catch up the rest of the week :) So come back for some fun posts...but for now, here's what I'm loving today...with a new format!  I made a collage so that it isn't so picture heavy :)

top left: I'm LOVING playing with all my new lenses and filters and toys for my camera!  I know I already posted this picture of Katie, but I just love it.  And I've gotten some other cute ones too - of the kids AND of Sadie!  So check back - hopefully tomorrow! // top right: I'm LOVING these dark chocolate covered blueberries.  Like I could seriously sit down and eat the whole bag.  Thanks a lot, Costco!  Like I need something else chocolate-y and amazing to obsess over :)  But dark chocolate is healthy...and blueberries are fruit - so I'm okay, right?? :)

bottom left: I'm LOVING that I've started a Bible study at my church!  We started this past weekend - and we are doing Beth Moore's Daniel study.  I think it will be intense but very beneficial....can't wait to dig deeper! // bottom right: I'm LOVING the Apple Press Scentsy fragrance!  I put it out in my Scentsy pot last night and it smells amazing!  I need to check and see if they have other good fall smells...pumpkin?  Something cinnamon-y? I feel certain they do...I think I may need it!

What are YOU loving today?? Link up {here}!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Happy Wednesday, folks!  AND Happy Last-Day-Of-July!  How on earth is it almost August already?!  Good grief.  Anyways, here is what I'm loving today...

 

I'm LOVING (or, rather, I'm SO EXCITED ABOUT...) the new Matilda Jane release tomorrow!  I can't wait to see the different colors, and of course I hope that it coordinates with the pieces we already have!  I am terrible about buying these things and not putting Katie in it for fear of "messing it up" - well, I am bound and determined not to do that anymore.  Why buy it if it is just going to hang in the closet?  That doesn't do any good! Can't wait to see the goodies!

I'm LOVING the new Fall items from Mini Boden!  I ordered some things for Jack for this fall and winter and cannot wait to get it all - it all mixes and matches oh-so-well which means more bang for the buck.  This is one of the outfits I ordered!  I will do a post of "child fashion" once we get some new goodies!

 I'm LOVING Katie's name choice for this adorable doggy.  She got it as a big sister gift and finally named it last night.  Let me introduce you to Booty Shake.

 I'm LOVING all the cute orange and navy things I have seen posted lately!  Bring on football season!  Only about a month to go!  I think I may have to add this shirt to my closet for this fall.  The bow is adorable and you cannot go wrong with chevron!

 I'm LOVING that consignment sale season is upon us!  I am consigning in two local sales, one of which starts tomorrow (to the public)...and I get to shop early this afternoon!  It is an "upscale consignment sale" and I cannot wait!  Shopping early means lots of good finds usually...that was the main reason I consigned!   In the spring I went on the first day it was open to the public and it was completely picked over...so I am excited to hopefully catch some good deals...and maybe snag some Christmas presents for the kids (like one of those Little Tikes basketball goals for Jack!)...

Clearly I've got shopping on the brain - HA!  I will go ahead and apologize to Brad now ;)  And while we are on the shopping topic, did you see my post yesterday about Stitch Fix?  If not, here ya go!

What are YOU loving today? Link up {here}!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I almost forgot today is Wednesday....which only means one thing!  Here's what I'm loving today!

I'm LOVING that my dentist office gave out tea and blue bubble gum cigars to all patients yesterday in celebration of the royal baby (who I saw will be called Prince George - makes me think of Seinfeld...hopefully that baby is cuter than George from Seinfeld...)!  I'm also happy to report that I am cavity-free!

 I'm LOVING Stitch Fix!  I got my first fix this past Monday (a separate post coming), and this is the shirt I decided to keep!  Not sure what Stitch Fix is?  Well, it is a website where you join and fill out a questionnaire about your style preferences and they have a stylist who picks out items and sends them your way.  You pay for what you love.  You send the rest back.  Pretty awesome, no?  Wanna join? Please, oh, please use {my link}!!!

 I'm LOVING this picture Katie drew of her, me, and Brad.  We all have hats on.  And she and I are wearing lipstick while Brad is wearing chapstick (because, of course, he is a boy).

 I'm LOVING this!  May have to print it and frame it to put outside the kids' rooms!

 I'm LOVING this sweet, snuggly, BIG boy!!

 And I'm LOVING this loving, hilarious, BIG girl!

What are YOU loving today?  Link up {here} if ya wanna!

Personalized + For Sale!

Here are a few things I have for sale - I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner for SUYL series!  I have some boys/Jack items and some girls/Katie/K/kCe items!  I have numbers items to make it easier.  If you are interested in purchasing anything, just comment with the item numbers and your paypal email address.  I will invoice within 24 hours!  Thank you!

#1: Jack infant gown size 0-3 months - $7 shipped

#2: Set of size 6 month "Jack" onesies - $6 each or $15 for set

#3: Size 12 month fall Jack outfit - $13 shipped - worn two times!

#4: Zuccini 6 month smocked Santa outfit - $22 shipped

#5: Zuccini smocked Christmas tree longall - 6 month - *WORN ONCE!!* - $32 shipped (retail was $70+)

#6: Mudpie Monkey Longall - 9-12 month - $20 shipped (because it is a cord material and a little heavier - runs more like a 6-9 month)

#7: Coco Bonbons 9 month - includes turtleneck and longall! SO cute on! $16 shipped (because it is a little heavier)

#8: Boutique outfit size 9 month with monogram kCe - $14 shipped

#9: Cutie Clothesline Originals size 2 outfit - very lightweight cord - monogram kCe - $17 shipped (perfect outfit to put applique over this monogram!)

#10: Cherokee 2T shirt with applique dog and kCe monogram - $6 shipped

#11: Monag brown shirt size 2 with pink kCe monogram - $7 shipped (*would be a good shirt to applique over the monogram!)

#12: Cherokee long sleeve 3T shirt with applique "k" and coordinating size 3 corduroy pants - $17 shipped

#13: Shrimp & Grits 4T smocked elephant dress (corduroy dress) - worn ONCE to church! $30 shipped

#14: Shrimp & Grits 4T/5T - $25 shipped for set (there is a teeny, barely noticeable spot just to the left of the teapot)

#15: Shrimp & Grits 4T-5T top and 4T pants ... top does have one purplish dot about an inch above the elephant - $25 shipped for set

#16: NWOT 5T Garanimals "Katie" shirt $7 shipped

#17: SheSheMade jonjon with applique sailboat and "J" - size 12 months - no snaps in crotch - $9 shipped