• **Friday Favorites** {12.13.2024}

    Happy Happy Friday!! Oh it’s a crazy, fun time right now.  Like the norm, I’m linking up with the blogs AlittlebitofEverything and Momfessionals and sharing my favorite things from the week. Addison got a new library book. It was a replication of Milo! So cute!  We had dance rehearsal practice this week. The girls aren’t used to practicing on a big stage, so it’s always a bit of a learning process before the actual performance.  And we stopped by Chick on the way home.  Papaw got Addison a donut for breakfast. She had the remnants to prove it was a favorite.  My new phone came in, so one afternoon Addison and I were off…

  • **Let’s Look At… How We Unwind During the Holidays** {12.11.2024}

    Happy Happy Wednesday friends!! How’s your week going? Can you even believe it’s already the middle of December!  Alright, so let’s get to it! On the second Wednesday of every month, I link up with Shay from MixandMatchMama and Erika from ALittleBitofEverything. Today, we are talking about how to unwind during the Holidays. This is not as easy. Especially for this Type A, want to do everything magical, Mama.  I don’t get to unwind a lot around here…. I feel like once I work all day, I have to play catch up in the evenings. So, there’s not a lot of time for unwinding. I’m trying to squeeze all the fun things and…

  • **Hello Monday** {12.9.2024}

    Wow! I can’t believe it’s already December 9th! I know we are having lots of fun, but I’m going to need December to slow down just a bit. I want to savor this time as much as possible.  Like the norm, I’m linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday and sharing a recap of our weekend. Friday night, Addison had a sleepover. Joey and I went and grabbed some Mexican food, and we were in bed by 9:30. It was wonderful!  We picked her up Saturday morning and headed out to do some Christmas shopping. But first, a Starbucks treat was in order.  We got some shopping done, and at least got…

  • **Friday Favorites** {12.6.2024}

    Happy Friday!! So happy to be here!  Like the norm, I’m linking up with the blogs AlittlebitofEverything and Momfessionals and sharing my favorite things from the week. Silly Elfie brought double bubble and a Gingerbread house on Monday morning.  We completed the night with a North Pole Breakfast!  You can definitely keep these as simple or as complex as you want. This year, we were running around like crazy Monday afternoon, so I chose to be simple. Addison is happy with it, so don’t stress yourself out. We all need extra grace this time of year with all the extra duties.  Milo wanted some reading time too. Haha! He would not leave her alone.…

  • **Christmas Books** {12.4.2024}

    Today I am sharing a list of Holiday inspired books to hopefully bring more joy and magic into your reading this season.  Today’s list includes some perfect reads for this magical time of year! One book I am currently reading and the others that I want to read! I hope you can add a few to your list.  I just started The Christmas Inn, and it has already been very magical! I’m so excited to continue reading it. It’s got that home for the holidays feel set on Cape Cod with some romance. It’s perfect for this time of year!  Kiss Me At Christmas  Christmas can officially get stuffed because Harriet…

  • **Hello Monday** {12.2.2024}

    Wow! We had such a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving break! We had lots of slow mornings, lots of movie watching, lots of creating and decorating! I am sad to be heading back to work but excited about the upcoming weeks.  Like the norm, I’m linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday and sharing a recap of our  week off.  I enjoyed many nights and mornings like this. We met up with friends on Tuesday and loved seeing everyone! We enjoyed a favorite lunch spot- The Fickle Pickle!  We headed to look at some furniture stores. The girls were not enthused. Caroline & I decided we needed to go back sans kids. Haha!  While…

  • **What’s up Wednesday** {11.27.2024}

    It’s the last Wednesday of the month. I am linking up with Mix and Match Mama and Sheaffer and sharing what has been going on with us lately. It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing, a little what we’re doing, a little what we’re watching and a little bit of everything else all in one post.  Wow! I can’t believe this is almost the last WUW for 2024!  1. What We Are Eating This Week: Sunday: We had Thanksgiving at Joey’s granny’s house, so all the traditional Thanksgiving food.  Monday: Chili  Tuesday: Grilled Chicken with Baked Potatoes Wednesday: Leftover Chili Thursday: Thanksgiving food all day! We have 2 places…

  • **Friday Favorites** {11.22.2024}

    TGIF!!….At 3:00 today, we will officially be on Thanksgiving break! It has been a long 9 weeks since our last break. We are all tired.  Like the norm, I’m linking up with the blogs AlittlebitofEverything and Momfessionals and sharing my favorite things from the week. Addison got these cute nail kits for her birthday, and she’s been loving them! Right now they’re on Black Friday deals! Perfect for Christmas idea!    Kids Nail Polish Set / Nail Polish Set & Art Kit Tuesday afternoon, we had to go to the ENT.  We got a great report. He actually got her last tube out, and so hopefully, we are good to go! Fingers crossed to…

  • **Top Five, Bottom Five: Thanksgiving Meal** {11.20.2024}

    Today I’m taking a cue from Shay at MixandMatchMama and doing a fun, little Top Five Bottom Five!  Today, since Turkey day is next week, I’m highlighting the Thanksgiving Meal.  I’m sure some people will shudder at my results. You’ll notice, I have no meat on it…  Here goes my…..  1. Mac n’ Cheese Now I’m very particular about my Macaroni n’ cheese. I don’t care for the Kraft or really even the Velveeta… I want a Homemade, extra creamy, extra cheesy good noodle. I make a Roux for mine and it’s divine to me. 2. Hashbrown Casserole or in other forms, Funeral Potatoes   This is also a must, and…

  • **Hello Monday** {11.18.2024}

    Whew! Here we are already back at Monday! It’s not too sad because we have 5 days then we are off for Thanksgiving break!  Like the norm, I’m linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday and sharing a recap of our weekend. Friday morning, I was running around like a crazy woman and dropped my favorite perfume on my bathroom floor. It busted and went everywhere. I’m not going to lie, I had to stand there and sulk for a minute.  But couldn’t be sad for long because it was Addison’s 8th Birthday, and we had lots of celebrating to do.  On the way out of school Friday, we stopped and had…