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#ShaneyfeltVillage T-Shirt Fundraiser!

Today I’m SO very excited because we’re launching our t-shirt fundraiser!!  This fundraiser is really special because Dustin is obsessed with t-shirts….really obsessed.  Because of that, he designed this shirt and it has a really special meaning to us!


We chose the US in the background to represent our domestic adoption, and the words inside the box represent everything we’ve clung to throughout our infertility and now our adoption.  There’s a Bible verse on the back and I’ll attach the rendering below so you can see it.

These shirts are 100% cotton.  I’m wearing my usual size, but I’m going to size up because I’m not sure if it’ll shrink and because I like shirts I lounge in to be baggy!

So, how do you buy?
These shirts at $20 each for YM, YL, YXL and adult small – xlarge.
They are $22 for 2XL and 3XL.
Add in $5 for shipping!

Orders can be placed through September 15, and we will ship as soon as we receive them!

Go to paypal.me/DustinShaneyfelt to send your money.  Please put your sizes and mailing address (if needed) in the notes section!



We are so thankful for everyone supporting us!  You are definitely our VILLAGE!
#ShaneyfeltVillage

What’s Up Wednesday! 8.29.18

Hey y’all!  It’s the last Wednesday of the month (Hallelujah!) and so I’m linking up with my favorite blogger Shay for What’s Up Wednesday!

What we’re eating this week…
I hate to say that I haven’t meal planned this week at all!  I’m flying by the seat of my pants when it comes to suppers this week and I’m not a fan of that.
Monday- turkey burgers and veggies
Tuesday- grilled cheese sandwiches (see, flying by the seat of my pants)
Wednesday- crockpot salsa chicken for burrito bowls
Thursday- maybe a healthy chicken salad??
Friday- ???


What I’m reminiscing about…
I told Dustin the other day that I’ve started to notice my tan from the beach is starting to fade..boo!  I really loved our beach trip this year and we’re already talking about going back again!



What I’m loving…
So many things these days!!  I love this time of year because of the anticipation of my favorite seasons, IG stories, Hallmark movies, BABY CLOTHES,….lots of things!!



What we’ve been up to…
In case you missed it, we announced early July that we’re adopting!!  So we’ve been doing tons of paperwork, background checks, drug tests–you name it.  We’ve also been fundraising and we’re announcing our newest fundraiser on Friday!!


And Starbucks released their pumpkin spice lattes yesterday so you better believe I made the trip to go get one!  I worked out before I went in hopes that my metabolism would work some of those drink calories off haha!  I ordered my drink and then drove to Hobby Lobby to walk around–it was the perfect  afternoon!




What I’m dreading…
This heat!!  We had a really nice cool spell for about three days where it was in the low 60s in the mornings and the low 80s in the afternoons.  It was amazing.  Now it’s back to the mid 90s in the afternoons.  Fall weather, I need you!!



What I’m working on…
Putting together a nursery, making a list of baby items we need to buy, and finding gender neutral baby clothes!



What I’m excited about…
A three day weekend!!!!



What I’m watching/reading…
Watching the usual: Hallmark, Real Housewives of Dallas, Million Dollar Listing NY, Kardashians, Suits
Reading: not enough!!!  I just started reading Awe by Paul David Tripp.  Back in June, my bff and I went to The Gospel Coalition Women’s Conference and we both picked up that book.  She’s already read it and loved it, so I can’t wait to find the time to sit down and read ha!



What I’m listening to…

PODCASTS!!!  I did a post on my favorite podcasts because I cannot stop listening to them! If I have more time, I listen to Journeywomen and if I’m needing something quicker, I’ll listen to Al Mohler’s The Briefing.  I also just found a podcast on the royal family so y’all know I’m all over that!!  



What I’m wearing…
I’ve got to do better about photographing my outfits!!  Here are a few I found from August…
 Matilda Jane top and bottom makes it feel like wearing pjs to school!






What I’m doing this weekend…
Probably working on some adoption stuff and the nursery!!!  And celebrating Labor Day with Dustin!  Oh, and watching Alabama football!



What I’m looking forward to next month…
Hopefully cooler weather!!  Painting the nursery, finding a dresser (maybe??), getting a few more baby items–our life is all about baby right now and we love it!




Life Lately!

Happy Monday!!!  I unintentionally took last week off of the blog, but last week was SO busy!  And any free time I got, I just spent either hanging out with Dustin or watching tv ha!


my sweatshirt 
On opening weekend, Friday after school a group of teachers went to see Crazy Rich Asians (we’re missing Christy in this picture!!) and we LOVED it!  It was hilarious and even though there were some obvious differences from the book, I didn’t mind them and thoroughly enjoyed the movie.  Now, I’ve got to read the second book so they can hurry up and make that movie ha!



 I was just talking about these with one of my friends!  Kroger has been selling these ceramic pumpkins the last two years and each year they bring out new designs.  The two I already have aren’t pictured, and I’m hoping one day to add the stacked pumpkins (in the bottom right of the picture) to my collection one day.  I LOVE seeing things like this because I’m so ready for fall!



Speaking of fall, don’t forget about mine and Emily’s fall link up!!  It starts next week with crock pot meals and I can’t wait to see what everyone links up because I am all about the crock pot during cold weather.

We’ve had some lower humidity at nights, so Dustin and I have taken advantage of that and enjoyed some time out on our back porch.  Lower humidity doesn’t mean less mosquitos, so we’ve had to burn those citronella candles but that doesn’t bother me.  


 Last weekend while we were siting on the back porch, I got a call from a girl in my small group who had a flat tire driving a work truck and needed help.  Dustin changed the tire and so I definitely had to snap a photo of this 😂  I’m thankful I’m married to a man who can do stuff like this without any problem!

 The high school football season kicked off this past Friday night and our team had a home football game against a pretty difficult opponent.  If you didn’t know, Dustin and I went to the same high school and we live in that same town (and I teach for the junior high!).  Dustin just loves watching any and all football and I love being able to watch former students.



 We enjoyed a lunch date after church on Sunday!



I bought some Dreft to start washing the baby clothes I’ve bought (which isn’t much 🙈).  I carefully read the washing directions on each of the outfits and made sure I did everything perfectly.  As I was getting everything on a hanger to put in the closet and could smell the detergent scent, I thought about how there were times that I never thought I’d be doing this.  There were times when my sadness won over and I thought that Dustin and I would be childless forever.  But these clothes represent God’s goodness in our lives.  Our life right now is definitely not what I pictured whenever I used to think about my life with children, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.