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Friday, March 18, 2022

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! What do you have planned this weekend? We don't have too much going on. BUT we do have my nephew's first birthday. Crazy to think this time last year, we were in Mexico and my sister was very pregnant, but still a few weeks away from her due date. On the morning that we flew home, my sister had my nephew. And for the last year, he has been such a delight. I can't wait to celebrate him!

Anyways, onto Friday favorites and Happenings.

ONE. Speaking of my nephew, we picked him up the cutest pair of baby cowboy boots. I got them in the largest size and I sure hope they fit him for a bit. He is learning to walk and these will be perfect for him.

Cody James Infant Cowboy Boots

TWO. Speaking of cowboy boots, the girls got a new pair as well. They have had Ariat's in the past and loved them. They have the best sole on them and then they outgrew them. So they got a different pair and they had a slick bottom which was awful for the girls. I can't tell you how many times they fell down. 

So they each got to pick out a pair and this is what they chose:

Shyanne Girls Cowboy Boots

Shyanne Girls Cowboy Boots

THREE. Since I am always on the hunt for new recipes to try out, I thought I would share one that I recently tried and loved. Another IGer shared it with me and after making it, I knew this would be in the rotation. I didn't have kale on hand, so I left it out and it was still very tasty.

Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Bacon

Now I know this doesn't photograph well, but trust me when I say to make it. Rory thought it might have too many herbs when he first saw it, but they are much needed and taste good. I made it in the instant pot which made it so easy to use the one pot. Though you take the bacon out after sautéing it.

We paired it with some crusty bread since it is loaded with veggies, starch and some protein.

FOUR. As promised, I wanted to share a photo of the girls with their St. Patrick's Day dresses that I chose for them. I got the tulle dresses from Target in the green instead of the white that I posted. How cute are they?

FIVE. Weekly funnies.







Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything.   

16 comments :

  1. That soup sounds divine. I'll have to try it sometime! And the girls look so adorable in their dresses!

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    1. It is so good and pretty easy. I had most of the items in my house minus the gnocchi and veggies. But everything else is pretty much staples. Thank you so much. They asked to wear them again this weekend!

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  2. Cute cowboy boots and love the dresses on the girls.

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  3. The girls' St. Patty's dresses are cute. Happy early birthday to your nephew.

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    1. Thank you. Target for the win. And thank you so much. Can't wait to celebrate him this weekend.

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  4. Those cowboy boots are just adorable! I like the ones your girls picked out too.

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    1. Thank you. I hope they fit my nephew. My girls would wear cowboy boots daily.

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  5. Oh your sweet lil shamrocks. And ooooh those boots!,, I die. Happy Birthday to your precious nephew!

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    1. They are so cute right? I love them so much. And the boots are just sooo amazing. My girls would wear them daily if they could. And thank you so much. We can't wait to celebrate him this weekend.

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  6. The girls look so cute in their dresses. Those cowboy boots are darling! The gnocci soup looks amazing, definitely going to save that. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. It is a great soup. I can't wait to make it again. Plus it was easy and I had most items (herbs and cream) on hand. The girls loved dressing up and asked to wear their dresses again this weekend. And the cowboy boots will be worn most days. They are the girls favorite shoes to wear other than dress up/fancy shoes.

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  7. I love those little girls in their dresses! The green is beautiful on them! Also, 100% dying over those little cowboy boots! So cute!

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    1. Thank you so much. It is a great color for them. I can't wait to see a picture of my nephew in his boots!

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  8. The cowboy boots are so cool, and the girls look lovely in their St. Patrick's Day outfits.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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