Friday Favorites and Justin Timberlake

It's Friday again and I couldn't be happier. And what makes this week even better was I had yesterday off and today is only a half day at work.

Let's get onto Friday Favorites and my link up with Karli at September Farm.

One. Justin Timberlake aka my second husband #sisterwives style. It's no secret (to those who know me) that I love me some JT. I am dying to go to one of his shows...to bad he isn't touring. But the good news is, I met this handsome fella yesterday at the American Century Celebrity Golf Classic in Lake Tahoe, NV. It's no surprise that his crowd was larger than anyone there and there are some big celebrities/atheletes there (Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Alex Smith, etc.). But after his round, I finally met JT and he even interacted with my husband over the Golden State Warriors. Day/Week/Month made!

 There is a video of him on my IG if you are interested.

Two. Again, the ACC tournament. My husband, dad and I went yesterday. We all love golf, love Lake Tahoe and love beautiful weather. And we got all three. So much fun.

 Larry the Cable Guy (he even made fun of my dad and my dad loved it)

Mr. Aaron Rodgers himself. My husband is his doppelganger.

 My husband and I. See gorgeous weather.

Three. Nathalie's bachelorette party. I am off to sunny San Diego tomorrow morning with several amazing ladies for some bachelorette shenanigans. This is my first big (3 days) trip away from my ladies, and I am going to miss them. But I am really looking forward to lots of girl time and so much fun. Let the festivities begin!

 The bride and I at my wedding almost two years ago.

Four. Beautifying myself. I have been getting lots of beauty treatments all week in preps for the bachelorette party and a much needed refresher to myself. On today's agenda...getting my nails done and my hair done. My hair needs it. It is starting to fall out (post pregnancy hair loss) and isn't looking as beautiful as it was. Guess what everyone says about losing it (just losing the excess I never did while pregnant) is true. I know Kyra will make it beautiful again.

Five. Tieks. Obsessed with these ballet flats and I have been dropping hints to my husband that I really want them for my birthday. And since they are $175 per pair (but lifetime guarantee on them), I haven't bit the bullet. But let's face it, I wear flats every single day to work and even on the weekends. I need these in my life. Anyone have experience with them? Do you love them? And speaking of my birthday, it is a few days over 2 weeks away. Ahh.

I want all the colors. image

Have a good weekend all and don't forget to link up here.

Stitch Fix #2

I got my second Stitch Fix in the mail yesterday. I was really excited about it, even though I am not supposed to be spending money (on anything). But I figured if I really loved items, I could ask my parents to buy them for me as a birthday present.

What is Stitch Fix?

Basically it is a shopping service. You take a quiz (even price range) about your personal fashion style, pin items to your Stitch Fix Style Board and send a message to your stylist about things you want included (maxi dress, jeans, work clothes, tank tops, etc.) or events you are attending in the future. You schedule a fix and pay a $20 styling fee which goes towards any items you keep. And if you keep all 5 items, then you get 25% off the entire box! So then your stylist works on a box for you. It is sent to you to try on at home with your own items from your closet and in the privacy of your house (plus no unflattering dressing room mirrors).

Super simple and a great idea especially if you need to change your style, don't have time to go to stores or you keep buying the same styles of clothing over and over. Your stylist will send you things you might not think you would like, but the idea is to try them on and see what you think. You might just be surprised.

Want to try Stitch Fix? And you feel like helping this momma out? You can use my referral link and I can get a $25 credit. And let's face it, this momma needs all the help she can get with having twins.

Ok, onto my July Fix.

Here is the note my stylist sent me...
Hi Danielle! I love your Pinterest board! I'm sending you new pieces to try using your Pins as inspiration for you Fix requests :) For skinny jeans, try the DL1961 denim. They are on the pricey side, but will last forever, have great stretch and are super flattering. Try them on with the summer top options. The cobalt, lace detail blouse reminded me of some of the lace items from your board. The yellow embroidered striped tank is a more casual option and I thought it would be perfect for you're taking care of your little ones! For dresses, for your summery occasions try the teal green crochet dress with a pair of nude heels. I love the bottom hem and how it's sheer. Lastly, I had to send you the pink maxi and I think the length will be perfect for you to stay comfortable and still look chic. Let me know how it goes! xo, Elyse
 

#1 Brixon Ivy Jarred Lace Detail Cap-Sleeve Blouse - $68.00 and #2 DL1961 Senuri Straight Leg Jean - $168.00

First, please excuse the poor mirror selfies (my husband busy was at his softball game winning the championship to take photos). I pulled out the top and loved the color. I wasn't sure if I would like the lace detailing as my girls love to pull and chew on my clothing, but I really like the way it fits. I could wear it with slacks for work, jeans for going out, or even buy a pair of white skinnies for a fun summery look. And as for the jeans, I loved the feel, but I am not loving the price. I don't mind paying a lot for jeans if they fit, feel and look good (which these do), but I am transitioning between pumping and not and I am afraid I will gain some weight. The only thing other than the price that I don't like is they are a higher rise. So I am very much undecided. What do you think? Verdict: Undecided.

#3 Le Sample Kahlo Embroidered Racerback Tank - $38.00

When I pulled this top out of the box, I didn't know what to think of it. I knew it was super soft and something I wouldn't normally chose for myself, but after putting it on, I loved it. It is flowy, soft and great to wear while taking care of my girls. Plus it would look great a pair of shorts too. Verdict: Undecided.

#4 Brixon Ivy Donya Crochet Dress - $88.00

I loved this dress when I first saw it, but then I tried it on. First, it doesn't fully zip up on the sides because of my large "milkers". And since I have large ones, it fit awkwardly at the waist. It was too big and frumpy. I did like the bottom where it is sheer showing off the pattern of the dress very well. Verdict: Returned. 

#5 Tart Shaina Maxi Dress - $98.00

I am in love with this dress. I love the colors, fabric cut and everything about it. Except, I am thinking it is a bit low cut for me. Maybe because of my mom milkers? This picture doesn't do the dress justice. But my boobs feel and look huge in this. What do you all think? Verdict: Undecided.

So here is where you all come in. I need help deciding what to keep and what to return. Keep in mind that I want things that I can wear for awhile, wear with a lot of options and I can get my money's worth out of them. I have until Friday to make my decision, so please help me. 

Weekending

Another weekend in the books. And a quick one at that. It went so fast and I don't feel like we did anything really productive.

After work on Friday, my husband and I had lunch together before picking up the girls (it was right at their feeding time when we got off). After we got home, I cleaned the bottles and headed back out. I had to get my mud flap put on my car (it wasn't in on Monday) and try to buy some make-up before my pedicure. Rough life, I know. And I really broke my spending freeze this weekend and my wallet isn't all to happy about it.

I didn't get my make up and had to go back out yesterday for it. But I did get my car done, so that's a win. She is back to as normal (after the accident) as can be.

That evening we went out to dinner and relaxed. Saturday we headed out for breakfast, did a few things around the house and ran some errands. We picked up dinner for that night, plus everything for this week. I prepped the salsa and dessert for dinner that night since we were having our in-laws over for dinner. We made carne asada tacos, with spanish rice, homemade salsa and guacamole and strawberry shortcake for dessert. And we all took a walk between dinner and dessert with the girls in their carriers.

 Baby Girls chilling

Daddy and Sutton

 

Sunday we brunched again and cleaned the house. And we played with the girls all day. We didn't do much else it seems, but the time flew by.

And now it is Monday and we have a full plate of things this week. The girls have their 6 month check-ups tomorrow (only two weeks late) with shots and all. My husband has his championship softball game tomorrow night (big leagues here folks, haha). I get my hair done Friday and have to prep for my weekend away from my girls (big bachlorette party this weekend in San Diego).

Speaking of weddings and things. I saw these at Macy's this weekend and thought they might work for my bridesmaids dress. What do you all think?

Hope you all had a good weekend.

Oh Hey Friday

Dang, it is already Friday and I almost forgot to write a Oh Hey Friday post. Almost.

My days are mixed up because I went on my very first work trip since babies. This is a huge deal for me. It was only overnight, but it prepped my husband for the 3 days, 2 nights I will be gone next weekend for my dear friend Nathalie's bachelorette party. It will be an amazing trip indeed, but this momma hung up her dusty party dresses and shoes a long time ago. I hope I can stay up past 10 pm.

Anyways, my husband handled his overnight with the girls very well. There was only one mishap...he forgot to bring the milk to daycare and had to drive back home (45 minutes) and back to daycare again (another 45 minutes).

Onto Oh Hey Friday.

One. My husband. He survived his first overnight with the girls and will be doing it all over again next weekend as I said above. He is truly an amazing man. He is such a great daddy to our girls and pup. He definitely deserves all the baby kisses in the world.

Two. Nordstrom anniversary sale. Yep, everyone knows about it. I am trying to stay away as I am on a sort of shopping freeze. I can only buy things I NEED. Like shoes for the wedding I am in next month, or make up since I have been squeezing every last bit out of my foundation and eyeshadow, or a pair of black heels (mine are destroyed) for work/date nights/bachelorette party or or or. Plus I have another Stitch Fix box coming next week. Yikes. This shopping freeze isn't working out so well.

Three. My pumping journey is coming to an end in about a month or so. I am happy and sad about it. I love that I will get my body back, but feels so guilty about not doing it anymore. How did you moms go about this? Any tips on weaning?

Four. My birthday is in about 3 weeks (I can't believe it) and I need some gift ideas to share with my husband. Here are just a few of the things I want.

Top Left: Tieks  Top Right: Kate Spade Holden Purse  Bottom Left: Lululemon Jacket  Bottom Right: Lululemon Shirt (in white)

Five. My baby girls. They are getting so big and their heads are changing so much with their helmets (post coming soon on common questions I get asked). I hope the growth continues and they are out of them by end of August. Also they are changing daily. They are baby talking more, almost sitting up unassisted for long periods of time (can do it for about 15 seconds right now), getting so long (find out their stats at their 6 month check up on Tuesday, rolling like crazy and just growing so fast. Love my baby girls!

Have a good weekend all!

4th of July Weekend

We had a pretty good and busy weekend. It started off Friday with going out to breakfast. Note: going out to breakfast is so much easier, faster and cleaner than making breakfast (for my family at least). Then I headed out to get my nails done. So needed and deserved.

Then it was back to my babies and husband. We decided to make some shrimp for dinner, so I headed out to the store to get stuff for dinner and a movie. We rented the Loft. Not bad I would say. Huge cast and a decent movie. We made Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp from Closet Cooking and it tasted so good. The flavor actually marinates into the shrimp (which never seems to happen when we grill shrimp).

We also fed our little ones rice cereal for the first time. Final verdict: Sutton loved it. Avery wasn't so sure about it. I can't wait to start them on veggie purees (homemade).

Left: Sutton  Right: Avery

Saturday was Independence Day and it was stormy. We went to breakfast again since we had to pick up a pie from our favorite pie vendor, Levi's Pies, at a farmer's market (all the way on the other side of town and it had to be picked up by noon). We stopped at other vendors along the way and walked around a bit. Then it was time to feed the girls again (isn't it always), so we headed to a park to feed them and then took a long walk around Virginia Lake with the girls. By this time it was getting really stormy, so we headed home for a bit.

Around 5 pm, just after feeding the girls again (see always feeding them), we (including our pup, Walter) headed to my in-laws house for a 4th of July bbq. 

 My family plus my mother-in-law

 The girls and I were my in-laws

We had the traditional items (yummy hamburgers, corn on the cob, German potato salad) and the Dutch apple pie that picked up that morning with vanilla bean ice cream. Total winner.

We watched some baseball and relaxed. It was a pretty good evening. After we got home, the fireworks were going off (plus some extras from annoying people until 1 am) and our pup got scared. So scared that he kept us up most of the night. Oh sweet pup.

Sunday we actually made breakfast and as I said up above, it takes a long time. We only made pancakes and sausage plus coffee, but with the girls fully awake and wanting to play, breakfast is so hard to cook at home. But it was really good. We did somethings around the house (chores and the such) and then went out for some pizza later for the World Cup and just to get out of the house. 

The best way to spend my Sunday evening...we these cuties!

Oh Hey Friday

Hopefully when this post goes live, I will be feet deep in a pedicure and soon getting my manicure on.

It is the start of my weekend and I couldn't be happier. I am hoping we catch up on some much needed sleep and have a nice relaxing weekend. Plus we are hoping to start feeding the girls purees this weekend. Wish us luck.

But now it is time for the Oh Hey Friday link up.

One. My hair dryer has finally bit the bullet. The last few days it has been almost turning off and smelling awful. So I had a few bookmarked from reading other blogs and went with this one. People seem to love it and it isn't too expensive. I seem to go through mine every two to three years now.

 Babyliss Pro

Two. I also hit up amazon (gotta get use of my free prime membership while it lasts) for a beach tent for the girls. After reading tons of reviews, we went with an umbrella tent like contraption. Hopefully it lasts in the Tahoe winds. Anyone use this?

Sports-Brella

Three. I went to my post op appointment for my umbilical hernia and it looks like the accident didn't affect my incision. Thankfully. My incision is still really swollen, so hopefully when it goes down and heals, my belly button will be an innie completely (almost there now).

Four. I need to find some sandal heels in nude or blush that are sort of simple like for the wedding I am in August. I found two that are maybes, but I need your help finding others. I am looking for 3 1/2 inch heels (give or take a bit, but would like to be less than 4 inches) and shoes that aren't $200 or more. So please send your suggestions to me.

Left: Daisy Street from Asos  Right: Miss KG from Asos

Here is a picture of the dress for reference.

TFNC Midi Dress

Five. I am really hoping to have my car back tomorrow. They didn't make any promises, but if they got started on Tuesday early am, it might be done tomorrow. I really want to drive my car again and not the tiny Chevy Sonic anymore. Plus I miss my Sirius XM and bluetooth capabilities. And I don't feel safe in the Chevy Sonic. So fingers crossed (yes the auto shop is open tomorrow!).

Hope you all have a good weekend!

Random Thursday

It is finally Friday Thursday and I have my coffee in hand and ready to get through the day. I slept like a rock last night, first time in awhile, and I am ready to head into my weekend. Thank goodness we have a three day weekend.

This weekend we have a few things on the agenda, but nothing too crazy.

Tonight we are having a date night. So thankful for this. I NEED it. We need it. We are going to dinner and drinks at Centro. It is the little Italian tapas place I took my husband to for his birthday. Tomorrow I get a much needed manicure (so much ugliness going on with these nails). Saturday (Independence Day) we have a family bbq and Sunday is open right now. Maybe a beach day? I haven't been to the beaches in Tahoe yet this year (super slacking) and this momma is in desperate need of a tan before going to San Diego for the bachelorette party.

In other news, the girls are doing so well with rolling over. It is amazing how much they learn and change at this age. They can both sit on their own for a bit at a time. The time keeps getting longer and longer. Soon they will be crawling. Sutton kept pulling her knees up into the crawling position yesterday when I would put her down on her tummy. She could be moving that way so very soon. The girls are major talkers right now and just so dang cute. They are crying less and less and so far people were right when they said around 6 months they get to be more fun. I sure hope it continues!

Check out my beauties

Sutton really loves her Sophie the Giraffe