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Friday, November 2, 2018

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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This week has been weird. First, I had Monday off and then yesterday off all due to someone being sick. Monday that was me with a double ear infection and positional vertigo (I am on antibiotics now) and yesterday was Sutton with pink eye. Can't win this week. At least we had a great Halloween. I hope you did as well.

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. As I said above, we had the best Halloween. The girls had a party at school and dressed up as Minnie Mouse (from last year's costume) and then we picked them up early, grabbed some pizza to eat at home and got them ready to trick or treat. Both sets of grandparents came over for the fun and the girls had a blast. We went trick or treating for over 2 hours and the girls got a ton of candy. We have already been dipping into it (a lot). The girls were Rapunzel and the crowns are from our stash that we had at home.
Rapunzel Kids Halloween Costume

Rapunzel Kids Halloween Costume

Rapunzel Kids Halloween Costume

Rapunzel Kids Halloween Costume

Rapunzel Kids Halloween Costume

Rapunzel Kids Halloween Costume

Haunted House

Haunted House

TWO. On Tuesday we carved our pumpkins. In the past, Rory and I print off or buy stencils and go all out. But this year, we decided to just carve fun faces and next year we hope the girls join in. They did help us get all the pumpkin guts out and loved that.
pumpkin carving

pumpkin carving
 Rory's

pumpkin carving
Mine

THREE. While we were off yesterday, we decided to take the girls cribs down (and list them online) and put up their new twin size beds. I have been searching for twin beds for a long time online, in stores and I could never decide. Then Melissa did a review on her new Zinus bed and I had to check them out after I read her review. We got the girls a Zinus twin bed and Linenspa mattress.

We have been transforming their room, but for now, here is a glimpse.

Sutton's bed is on the right and had a towel and different blanket since she has pink eye. The bedding is from Target and I also bought them new pillows after this picture was taken.

FOUR. While I was out at Target, I also stopped in next door to TJ Maxx. I was looking for a new laundry hamper for the girls room since their old one won't fit in their room, but I found two of the cutest finds there. National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Glasses and a Canvas Reindeer Basket.
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Glasses

Reindeer Canvas Basket

FIVE. Lastly, I caved and bought a new iPhone. I had the iPhone 8 Plus since I wanted a bigger phone when the 10 came out, but then regretted it later on. Luckily, I opted into AT&Ts Next Year plan and I was able to upgrade my phone last weekend. I got the iPhone 10s Max in gold and I am loving it. What I didn't love was having to buy a new case because AT&T and Apple charge an arm and a leg for vanity cases. So I went without a case for two days and used my Amazon prime to ship me a new one plus a new Pop Socket since mine wouldn't stick after I put it on my new phone. Oh well. This is the new case I got (similar to the one before) and it is very durable.
Spigen case iPhone xs max



Have a great weekend!

28 comments :

  1. The girls beds are so cute!! I will have to remember that mattress when we get ready to switch Zoe's bed. Her crib converts into a full size bed, so I think I will stick with that maybe and just get a mattress and new bedding. But who knows, I may change my mind. We haven't purchased the conversion kit yet and it probably costs as much as a whole new frame and headboard lol. Your new case is pretty! I want the new iPhone! I have the 7 Plus and ready for an upgrade. My battery is at 50% by like noon every day, so annoying. Sounds like you guys had fun trick or treating! Love the girls costumes, so cute! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Ours could convert into full size beds, but with two, we didn't have room for that. Ha. But the mattress is amazing!!! I have no idea how much the conversion kit is. Ours had a toddler one, but not the full size one. My husband has the same one as you and needs a new one too. We had a great time. I hope you have a great weekend too!

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  2. Love your new phone, I've been pondering it. The girls looks so so precious...little Princess's they are!! Happy Weekend sweetness! xo

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    1. It is amazing. I love it so far. And thank you. They loved being princesses!!! Have a great weekend!

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  3. Love that reindeer basket.
    Oh gosh - isnt it something to see the kiddos in big beds?
    Those girls - they look precious as Rapunzel!!!! Those head crowns looks perfect with it.

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  4. I want the new phone, but I just got mine last year and 8 plus at that so hubs says no... I still need to get the popsocket, I am so behind the times. Love their beds. We may get a new mattress for E's bed since this one we have is a hand me down. And now I need a reindeer basket. Hope everyone is feeling better soon.

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    1. Haha. I got one last year, but had the Next Year update plan, so it was worth it. I got that again, but hope that I don't want a new one. Ha. I love the popsocket and hated not having it for a few days. Though I never had to let the girls watch something on my phone so that was worth it. Ha. Oh the girls new mattress was a great price and it seems pretty comfy. Definitely need to go to TJ Maxx. They had tons of baskets.

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  5. Your girls looked PRECIOUS -- so glad you guys had a fun Halloween! Hope everyone is on the mend and feels better for this weekend. We are finally over colds over here (for now, haha) so we feel your pain! I'm so excited to upgrade my phone -- I'm eligible in a couple of weeks. A new camera will be a blogger's dream. ;) Happy weekend!

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    1. We did have a great time. I hope so too. We need a break in the sickness department. Oh yes. Are you getting the new iphone XS too? It is amazing. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  6. Sorry to hear you've had sickness in the house! The costumes are soo cute! I have an iPhone 8 but I wish I could afford the 10!

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    1. Thank you!!! I only got the 10 since I had the next year upgrade plan, otherwise I would have waited at least another year. Thank you so much on the costume comment!

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  7. Oh my gosh, your girls are adorable as Rapunzel! I'm so glad they had fun, and I can't get over how big they're getting!!! Also, YAY for Zinus beds! I hope your girls love them as much as we love ours! We actually just bought both boys twins, as well. You can't beat the price! Happy Friday, friend!

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  8. I’m sorry you and Sutton have been sick! Vertigo is no fun. I had that when I was on meds from post part. and decided to {stupidly} get off it all cold turkey.

    The girls were the cutest Rapunzels!! How fun that you are able to go with the grandparents. We have been digging into too much candy over here as well.

    The pumpkins turned out adorable. We did ours Tuesday night. I was glad we got it in… was starting to think we wouldn’t!! I can’t believe your girls loved digging the guts out; that’s awesome!!! Can they come to our house and help next year?! ;)

    Those beds are so pretty! How are the girls adjusting to being in them?

    Gah! The National Lampoon glasses are THE BEST!!!

    Happy weekend! Hope everyone stays healthy.

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    1. Oh wow. I had no idea how common it was. I still have it, but it is getting better. I have to do these exercises 3 times a day.

      We loved that the grandparents were able to come along. We are definitely hoping they can next year too.

      Haha, they totally can come over and help you guys!!!

      Those are the best glasses. Rory was sooo happy over them!

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  9. Love the girls' beds! They are so cute. I want a new Iphone, but just can't bite the bullet, yet. Have a great day!

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    1. it is pricey, but I was due for an upgrade, so I went with it!

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  10. I'm sorry you both weren't feeling well this week but it sounds like you still have a great Halloween. The girls look so adorable and I love that they were holding hands. Your pumpkins came out so cute too and yay for finding those Christmas glasses. Sierra Beautifully Candid

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    1. We did have a great Halloween. I am still fighting my cold and the vertigo. Ugh. The sickness already started and I am sooo over it. Ha. I love that picture so much. I always try to get them to hold hands. Ha.

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  11. Those National Lampoon glasses are so amazing. I am sorry you were not feeling well. Your pumpkins look adorable! I also love how cute your Rapunzels were!

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    1. We love them and such a great find. I almost bought the girls pjs from National Lampoon. Ha. thank you so much!

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  12. The girls looked adorable on Halloween! Hope you are all feeling better!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. Thank you so much. The girls are feeling better, but I am still struggling.

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  13. OOh that sounds like a nasty infection - poor you, I hope those antibiotics have cleared it up! Anything that effects your balance is horrible. I am guessing you had to do what Mums do and just try and pull it together for Halloween for two hours on the streets - the things we do!! The girls look super cute - no wonder they got so much candy! It is a killer having it all about the house though isn't it? We have to stop ourselves raiding it. Love the NL glasses. J xx

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    1. They have helped, but now I have a sore throat. Ugh. It never ends. Ha. I have had to pull it together, but that is exactly what moms do. You are so right. Oh yes it is. We have been eating it, but it will soon come to work to share as we don't need it in our house. Ha.

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  14. Oh my goodness, they look so cute in their costumes!!!! :)

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