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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

What's Up Wednesday

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How is it the end of March already? I feel like I am a broken record because it constantly feels like the end of the month. We had a very busy month and I am excited to usher in April, warmer weather and an amazing vacation.
What's Up Wednesday

WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...

Sunday: Taco bar at Rory's cousins house for his cousin's birthday
Monday: Instant Pot Spaghetti by Skinny Taste with salad and bread
Tuesday: BLTA's with sweet potato fries
Wednesday: Take-out. I have my lash appointment and won't be home til late.
Thursday: Up in the air as we hope to see my SIL and nephew
Friday: Not sure
Saturday: Not sure. We have a funeral to attend and I am not sure how long that will take.

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...

Easter in year's past. I feel like each year that girls haven't been that interested in Easter and egg hunting, but this year they seem to be really into it. We are going to dye our eggs using the cool whip method. I hope it works out and saves us from a big mess. 

WHAT I'M LOVING...

Pretty much the same as last month. I have been trying to be good and not buy all the things. I am dying to buy some Spring and Summer clothes, but I just want to wait for the good sales. Old Navy and Gap had a great sale, but I am waiting for Loft and J Crew to have sales on their shorts, dresses and tees.

But I did receive my Midsummer sandals and they are everything I wanted and more. The leather is soooo soft. Like butter on your feet, ha. I can't wait to wear them. In the mean time, they just sit in my closet while it continues to snow here. Winter go away, you are not welcome anymore.
Midsummer Sandals

I am also wearing my Lush tees pretty much all weekend. Right now, I pair them with a cardigan, sweater or blazer. These tees are so soft, fit beautifully and have the best side slit. I have them in all four colors now. Hushed violet is my current favorite.
Lush side slit tees

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...

Well I spent the last three months planning my husband's sort of surprise birthday party and it finally happened last weekend. I think he had a great time. It was the first birthday party he has celebrated since he was 12 years old. We usually just celebrate as a family or do a dinner out together, so this was a big deal for him.
90s cookies

90s themed birthday party

We have been prepping for Easter for weeks now. We have the girls Easter baskets all set. They just need to be put together and hidden Saturday night.

WHAT I'M DREADING...

Being away from the girls for over a week. I have gone on work trips away from the girls for well over a week, but Rory was at home with them. I totally trust my family and my in-laws, but it is so hard being away from the girls for even one night.

WHAT I'M WORKING ON...

I am still purging clothes and toys in the girls room. I am also working on my own closet. I went through all of my shoes and threw out a bunch, donated a ton and reorganized the left overs. I haven't gone through my shoes in years. There was a lot of dust in the back of my closet. Now I need to go through all my purses and dresser. 

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT...

Mexico. While I am sad about leaving the girls, I am excited for a week long vacation with just Rory. We haven't had more than a day away from our girls together since they were born. This is huge. We get to sleep in, go out whenever we want, not share our food, go on adventures and just soak up husband and wife time. I can't wait!!!

WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING...

I am still reading The Wife Between Us. I am not far in, and I am not sure why. Maybe I am saving it for vacation? Speaking of that, I need a few other suggestions for my trip as I am sure I can knock out at least 3 books on vacation. 

As for TV, I have been watching Santa Clarita Diet (season 2 just came out), Riverdale, Jane the Virgin, Grey's Anatomy, Silicon Valley, Life Sentence. 

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...

The same old, way old.

WHAT I'M WEARING...

Still wearing winter clothes, but I have added in my favorite tees (above) and paired them with over sized sweaters. 

WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...

We have a funeral on Saturday for our friend's younger brother. He was one of the people killed in the Hudson River a couple weeks ago. Then on Sunday is Easter, so we are heading down to my parents house in the early afternoon to spend Easter with my mom's side of the family.


WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH...

April brings my mom's birthday, our trip to Mexico and hopefully the real start of Spring with warmer temperatures, more days outside and Springy clothes.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW...

My sisters wedding planning and events are coming up quickly. We just had her bridal shower on St. Patrick's Day and then we have her bachelorette party coming up and the wedding is about two months away. So crazy. 

Other than that, we are working on the the girls spelling their names, learning their address and hopefully getting them into dance class soon. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EASTER TRADITION?

Hunting eggs and finding our Easter baskets. Now I get to do that with my girls and I think this is their year. I think they will be really into it. Last year, they only hunted three eggs and that was at their daycare's party. They had no interest in it last year.

23 comments :

  1. If you like mystery/suspense books I recently finished THE MARRIAGE LIE by Kimberly Belle and loved it.

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    1. Oh I love suspense books. I have heard of that one and I will add it to my list.

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  2. OMG I am SO jealous of your Mexico vaca!! We've only been away 1 night together from our kids too so I know how big of a deal this is for you guys! I think the girls are going to LOVE hunting for eggs this year!

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  3. I am so wanting those sandals, I am this close to ordering! It is taking me awhile to get through The Wife Between Us too, 50 more pages and I’m still not sure what’s gonna happen. Come on Mexico!!

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    1. They are a great price too. And soooo cute. At least I am not the only one taking my time on the book. I know once I get into it, I will read it quickly. Counting down the days to Mexico!

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  4. Is it weird I am jealous you are cleaning out your closet? I did mine not too long ago so it's in good shape, but I am kind of wishing it needed it again. It's so satisfying to do! Mexico sounds like such a good time - you and Rory will have such fun and it'll be even sweeter to see your girls after!

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  5. Love the sandals and the 90s night looked amazing!!!

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  6. Those sandals... yum. I am so excited for your trip for Rory. Jason and I have one planned for end of May and we are uber excited. I hope egg hunting goes well this year.

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  7. Oh gosh - it's going to be an emotional weekend with the funeral & then Easter celebration - lows & highs.
    You deserve a good vacation to rest after all the sickies in winter & all the party planning - you two need some good rest of just sleeping in :)
    I still am in awe of those cookies!

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  8. I think you will have fun in Mexico! The girls will do great!

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  9. You'll have to let us know how the egg dying works! It's never easy being away from out littles. I always feel like mine grow so much when I come back even if it was only a few days away. Sierra~Beautifully Candid

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  10. Those tees look ah-mazingly comfy and I love those sandals!

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  11. Your husband's party sounds/looks like a lot of fun! Crazy that he hadn't had an actual party since he was 12. I'm sure you'll have a blast in Mexico, and I hope you find some awesome books to bring along with you. :)

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. It was a ton of fun. I hadn't had any idea that he hadn't. We just celebrate together and he never wanted anything big....until this one. I can't wait for Mexico. Counting down the days.

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  12. Ahh! I can't wait to follow along your Mexico adventure :) Have the best time!

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  13. Umm... taco bar?! Yes please! That must have been amazing. That Lush tee looks like a winner! I'm all about basic tees for the spring/summer. Glad your sandals are everything you hoped! They're so cute!

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  14. We are watching Gray's too. I know we came to the show late but I love that I have so many episodes waiting for me. We used shaving cream and food coloring one year for eg dying and while it was a bit messy it was so much fun!

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    1. Oh that is awesome. The earlier seasons are just soooo good. I heard of the shaving cream one, but wanted cool whip just in case they taste it. Ha.

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  15. I am so jealous of the taco bar, sounds right up my alley. Books: Mean Streak, Tips for Living, In a Dark Dark Wood. You are going to have such a great trip. I know it will be hard to be away from the girls, but this will be so amazing for your marriage. Hope you have a great lash appt!

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  16. I think I might try the cool whip method as well! I'm excited to see how it turns out.

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  17. Mexico! So jealous. I have been wanting to start Greys all over. I might have to watch that this summer. That is such a cute tee from Lush.

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  18. Ah enjoy Mexico! What area are you guys headed to? I'm going on Saturday for the first time so I'm so excited. Rory's 90s birthday party looked so fun!! Check out Nancy Thayer books, they are always a great beach read! Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. We are going to Puerto Vallarta. Where are you going? Oh thank you for the book recommendation. Have a great weekend!

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