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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

What's Up Wednesday

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I can't believe we are through February. I am not sad to see this month go because we have had way too much snow and cold weather. Please mother nature, get your act together and warm up. I am tired of driving in this crappy weather, I am tired of being cooped up inside the house and I am just wanting sunshine again. I think every February, I am over the cold and wanting the warmth, but this month has just been brutal. 




What's Up Wednesday

WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...

Sunday: Spaghetti Bolognese

Monday: Magnolia Table's Grilled Raspberry-Chipotle Pork Tenderloin and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Tuesday: Award Winning Chili and Cornbread

Wednesday: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Thursday: BLTA's with Sweet Potato Fries

Friday: Going out with my friends, so take-out for Rory and the girls

Saturday: Going out with my friends again, so take-out or leftovers for Rory and the girls

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...

Being pregnant with my girls, their baby shower and their first year. My best friend is pregnant with her first child, a girl, and we are celebrating Nathalie and baby Charlotte this weekend.
28 weeks

WHAT I'M LOVING...

I can't say enough good things about my LL Bean Duck Boots. I wear them in the rain (which we have had a lot of lately) and the snow (lots of that too). Make sure you get the ones with the shearling in them because they keep your feet extra cozy.

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...

February has been spent inside a lot or so it seems. We have built a snow slide together and took turns going down that.
We celebrated Valentine's Day by going out to eat at a local restaurant followed by some gifts.

We called and wished Aunt Ashley (my sister) a Happy Birthday!

We went to our friends birthday party at an arcade.



We went to a princess tea party on Sunday!

And we called and wished grandma and papa a Happy Anniversary!

WHAT I'M DREADING...

Nothing really. Ok, maybe more snow. I am sooo over the cold weather like I said at the beginning of this post.

WHAT I'M WORKING ON...

My blog and my Instagram like always. And my taxes. I hate doing my taxes. 

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT...

Seeing my best friend since it has been way too long. I haven't seen Nathalie since last summer and I am most definitely missing her and not seeing her being pregnant. I can't wait to spend all weekend with her. I am also excited about my work trip to Estonia and Israel in a couple of weeks.

WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING...

I started reading Verity per everyone and their moms recommendation and let me tell you....just Wow. I loved it. I kept reading it day and night. I had to know what happened. I loved the way it was written and how it went back and forth between present day and the past. But prepare yourself for some pretty graphic reading. Now I am reading The Good Daughter and I have Hidden Bodies in my library. Have you watched or read You? Hidden Bodies is the sequel to You.

As for TV, I have been watching my usuals like Grey's Anatomy, Million Dollar Listing LA, Riverdale, This is Us, etc., but I have recently added in Sneaky Pete (on Amazon Prime), Insatiable (on Netflix) and I am eagerly awaiting The Bold Type.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...

Just people's fingers typing. It is pretty quite around here.

WHAT I'M WEARING...

Boots, sweaters, jeans, jackets, gloves and these warm fleece leggings

WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...

I am hanging out with my best friend. She gets into town on Saturday, and I plan on spending my weekend with her. We have her baby shower on Sunday. I am also getting my hair done on Friday and it really needs it. It is looking pretty awful lately. Nothing a fresh cut and color can't help.

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

March brings warmer-ish weather, my work trip, Rory's birthday, March Madness (go Pack) and lots of fun things with friends.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW...

The girls have their ballet recital coming up in June and we just bought them their costumes....already. They have started working on the performance and it is just so cute to watch.

We have a lot of things planned for this Summer and I can't wait. What we are also working on is planning our Disneyland trip for the girls 5th Birthday. I still can't believe they will be 5 this year.

BONUS: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOARD GAME TO PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS?

Well we don't play many board games with the girls yet, but we have played a bit of Candy Land, so I will go with that one.

29 comments :

  1. Ugh, I'm with you, I'm over this month and this weather! Bring on spring! How fun that you get to spend the weekend with your girlfriend -- enjoy! :)

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    1. Thank you. It is going to be a blast. And yes. It has been soooo windy, rainy and snowy here. I just want a vacation or to move. Ha.

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  2. I am over winter although mine has not been as bad as you all have had it. Ours is just so up and down that I need cold and flu season to go away. I go back and forth about getting duck boots. I love the look but I wear heels all day everyday so not sure when I would wear them. The girls' ponytails are getting longer!!

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    1. I need cold and flu season to go away too. Though you and E have been way sicker this year than we have. I just want Spring, warm weather and not to be sick anymore. I love the duck boots and they proved to be a good investment this year as we have had non stop awful weather.

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  3. Cheers to time with besties! Have the best weekend!

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  4. Have a great time with your friend! I'm tired of February weather here too for sure!

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  5. I know you're probably over the snow, but the pic with snow is so pretty. So fun to be able to have time with friends. The Disneyland trip sounds like fun. I always love having something to look forward to like a summer vacay.

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    1. I love snow pics, but I am over the cold. Ha. I can't wait for Disney with my daughters.

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  6. I'm so glad you love your LL Bean Duck Boots, too! I'm obsessed with mine! I chose to get them without shearling so I can wear them through mud season, but holy moly, with thick socks, they're divine! And yes. I'm done with winter, too. Bring on sunshine and warmth. Also, you were adorable pregnant! Just thought I'd throw that out there ;)

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  7. Verity was such a great ready! Little white lies is what I'm currently reading and almost done with - so good! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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    1. I will check that one out. I hope it is as good as Verity!

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  8. I so love the IG Stories of the girls rehearsals. Cant wait to see them in their costumes!!!
    Enjoy your friend weekend!!!

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    1. I am sooo glad. I love posting those. I can't wait for their recital. It will be sooo cute.

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  9. It sounds like such a fun weekend planned with your friend! Also, I am really admiring your snow slide - very cool!

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  10. Love the throwback to you being pregnant, so cute! Yes, we just finished YOU and it was so good. I read hidden bodies and can’t wait for season two which is based on that.

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    1. Oh I can't wait to read Hidden Bodies. I LOVED YOU. So good. And thank you so much, You are so sweet.

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  11. Ohhh I need to get those duck boots. I haven't had to pull out my snow boots in YEARS, but this year when I finally needed them, they were a bit worse for the wear, hah!

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    1. Oh yes and these last years is what I am told. They are totally worth it.

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  12. So glad you will get to see your best friend and celebrate her pregnancy! I love my LL Bean Duck Boots! They come in handy during Northeast springs!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. Oh I bet they are amazing in the NE. And thank you. I can't wait to see her. It's been too long.

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  13. Here is hoping that March is nicer for you guys weather wise! Sending warm weather vibes.

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  14. You are such a cute prego, friend. And cheers to celebrating your best friend <3!

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    1. Thank you. I think you are a cute prego too! I can't believe you are due soon!

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  15. Your weather has been so cold this year!! It's crazy because it's been extra mild down here but we've had nonstop rain. I'm so sick of it! It's raining again as I type this.

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    1. It rained the last two days and today it is just windy as all heck here. And we have snow this weekend and then more rain. Ugh.

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