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What’s Up Wednesday–May 2017

It’s the last day of May!  And since it’s the last Wednesday of the month, I’m linking up with Shay for What’s Up Wednesday!

What we’re eating this week…
I made quinoa fried rice Sunday night.  We’ve been eating on burgers Dustin grilled Monday night, and last night I was craving pizza so we got a $5 one from Little Caesar’s which I regretted after I finished eating it.  Whole30, I’m coming for ya!


What I’m reminiscing about…
I’m not really reminiscing about anything–I’m glad it’s finally summer break!


What I’m loving…
The fact that I’m out of school for the summer!  When people find out I’m a teacher, they usually make a remark about wishing they got summers off and how easy my job is.  Please.  If you were with 12-13 year olds all day every day, you’d need a mental break, too.  


What we’ve been up to…
 Switching up my workouts


My mom and I both work for the same school system, and on the last day of the school year, the entire system comes together to celebrate teachers.  I love being able to see my mom whenever our entire system gathers together!


I went to the Southern Living Store that opened near me last weekend!!!!

 I tried pilates yesterday morning with two other teachers.  It was interesting, and I’ll be writing about it soon!


I loving being out of school and being able to enjoy a morning coffee at my favorite downtown coffee shop!  I got the turtle mocha with SF caramel syrup–it was a wonderful treat!


What I’m dreading…
Not a single thing!!


What I’m working on…
Janie and I are working through Giddy Up, Eunice together, so we’ve got a phone call today to discuss the section on Mary and Elizabeth.  I highly recommend this book and will recap it at the end of June!


What I’m excited about…
Our upcoming beach trip!!


What I’m watching/reading…
I blogged yesterday about the RHONY and I’m also watching Southern Charm (both), the Kardashians, Friday Night Lights, The Office, Second Wives Club, and everything on the Hallmark Channel!!

Reading:  Here’s my latest book review and I just started a Joshilyn Jackson book along with Giddy Up, Eunice.


What I’m listening to…
The Big Boo Cast podcast along with two other podcasts: The Gospel Coalition and Theocast.  I’m also listening to the latest John Mayer album on repeat!!


What I’m wearing…

 I’m obsessed with this shirt and pants (both on sale!!!!)


 This is my favorite workout shirt and I own it in 2 colors!


 This was my pilates outfit for yesterday–the tights are ones I’ve had for 2 years but they are such a classic at Athleta!


I bought this tank last year from Loft, but this is their new style from this summer.  I feel like I need to go buy it now!


What I’m doing this weekend…
Spending time with family!


What I’m looking forward to next month…
June is going to be an interesting month for us!  Aside from the things we’ve got planned, I also plan on reading a lot and watching lots of The Office!


What else is new…
Nothing?



Linking up with Jenn and Shelly and Shay

Two on Tuesday: Real Housewives of New York City

Happy Tuesday, friends!  Today finally feels like the first day of summer break for me even though I guess Saturday technically was.  But I’m always off every weekend and yesterday was a holiday, so today feels like the first day I really don’t have to go to work.  And what will I be doing today?  Working out and prepping for our beach trip!

In trying to brainstorm ideas for my blog, I decided to try a new series for Tuesday where I’ll share two things I love–it could be specific or just random.  This could also work as a link up, so let me know if you would be interested in doing it as a link up…maybe monthly?

I love watching the Real Housewives franchise, and since the New York series is currently on, I want to share two of the ladies that I find interesting/like.


Bethenny Frankel
 I am loving Bethenny’s short hair this season.  I like it much better this season than I do last season–so weird I know, but I really notice people’s hair.  And can we talk about Bethenny’s latest venture into real estate?  The last episode showed her getting ready to sell her current apartment since she bought a newer and much bigger apartment in SoHo.  I can’t wait to see how she decorates it 😀


Tinsley Mortimer
Tinsley is the new girl this season, and while she’s stuck being tied to Sonja, I’m hoping she’ll make a name for herself later on in the season.  While I was looking up a good picture of her, I came across her age–41!  I honestly thought she was 25 (and I think she acts that way, too).  She’s famous for being a socialite who was arrested after a bad relationship, so I’m sure she’s on the show to clean up her image.  All in all, I like her and I hope she’s a likable person this season.



Linking up with Whitney and Lindsay

A Little Life Lately

Hi friends!  I cannot believe today is the last day with students for this school year.  Exams started yesterday and finish today.  Teachers finish up Friday and then that’s it for the school year!  It really now feels like it’s gone by fast (even though there were some weeks that felt like they drug on 😜)

Since I didn’t blog any last week, I’ve got two whole weeks of a little life lately to share with y’all!
My little sister and I spent one afternoon together shopping.  She wanted a half up top knot so I did the best I could with her thin, fine hair 😂  I used to fix her hair when she was in elementary school for her school pictures and sometimes for regular school days.  I wish she would share her 4th grade picture where I curled random pieces of hair and she wore her Mary Kate and Ashley clothes 😂😂 Maybe another blog post!


Speaking of hair, I used a wand on mine for the first time since I felt like it was finally long enough.  We also enjoyed a yummy lunch of PF Chang’s to fuel ourselves for shopping!


I love this romper (under $100 right now!) so, so much, but sadly it didn’t fit well in my chest and the next size up was ginormous on me.  It looks so cute in person and the back is cut out.  I love it so much that I want everyone to go and try it on!


I had been dying to get my hands on this Lilly dress for a while.  Apparently it’s sold out everywhere in my size (trust me, I’ve looked everywhere).  In this picture, I’m squeezing into a size 6 and really need a size 10 for my chest.


Then I tried this dress on because I love the color, but I honestly don’t have a need for something like this right now.  I had zero luck shopping with my sister that day and she had great luck because she bought the cutest Lilly romper!


Mother’s Day lunch with my mother-in-law and her two boys


Matching in our blue and sunnies (mine)!

We did supper with my mom and sister that night


Please excuse my outfit 🙈 
I didn’t think about taking pictures and had taken a nap that afternoon


This makes me so happy!!


I was having a rough morning and my teacher partner brought me coffee from my favorite coffee shop downtown!  And the next picture explains why we’re the perfect partner teachers…


Because we randomly showed up dressed alike one day–curled hair, chambray dress (similar), sandals!


Dustin and I had a date night to our favorite local brewery last weekend.  I ordered 
healthy-ish with my salad.  It was massive!  It was topped with veggies and the salad was underneath AND there wasn’t any cheese so actually it’s healthier than I thought.  I don’t even know if I even ate half of my salad.


Date night with my love


When you get to church early because your husband loves drinking the coffee at church.  Yep, that’s us.


I’m planning on starting Whole30 this summer, so I’ve tried some of Whole30 approved recipes out.  I made this lemon dill baked salmon with a lemon caper aioli and it was really good!  I also learned that when I buy salmon from the seafood department, I need them to cut mine much smaller!  I ate almost half of this portion.


I picked up the cutest PJ top and bottom while Dustin and I were out on our date night.  The fabric is so soft and almost feels like silk!  The cashier said they wash well, too, so I’m loving them.

So there you have it….a little life lately!


Linking up with Jenn and Shelly