Friday Favorites

Yay for Friday! This has been a shorter week than I thought it would be haha. I was already out of school Monday and Tuesday due to Fall Break but Harrison was really sick, so I was also out of school Wednesday. Yesterday was my Monday and today is my Friday–can all work weeks be like that?! #askingforafriend

Today I’m sharing some FAVORITES with y’all!

I wrote Monday about riding 100 rides with Peloton! I didn’t realize how obsessed I would become with a piece of exercise equipment, but for someone who honestly doesn’t enjoy working out, I’m loving it! Last night after Harrison went to bed, I did the Hamilton-themed ride with Robin. Honestly, I had high hopes for it and it was not my favorite. I am obsessed with the musical, but Robin just isn’t my favorite instructor.

I know this can seem shallow and vain, but I REALLY miss wearing lipstick. I’m on the hunt for a stain that won’t spread all over my face during the day when I’m wearing a mask and one that won’t dry my lips out. Another blogger I follow says this is her favorite stain ever and that she wears it all the time, but it’s matte so I’m unsure. I’m thinking about buying it just to try it and I like the color My Type. Do y’all have any recommendations?

Shay Shull had a post up yesterday that I thought was so interesting. She did a Q&A post based on what she eats in a day. She’s extremely disciplined in her life, so I found this fascinating but also motivating?? I lack in discipline when it comes to eating and it’s something that I’m always fighting against. One thing I thought I should try is the fact that she eats on smaller plates so you can feel like she’s eating more. I’ve read about people doing this before so maybe I’ll give it a try. Snacking is my issue though and she says she only has one snack a day.

You know those TV shows that people say they can watch over and over–like Gilmore Girls or Greys? Mine is Suits LOL. After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married, my mom and I started watching Suits, so by the time the newest season had come out, we were all caught up and ready to watch in real time. Aside from the fact that it has Meghan Markle (whom I LOVE), Suits is such a great show and written so well that I can watch it over and over. I love the legal drama and the fashion and once read an article about the costume designer and how she dressed each character. If you haven’t watched it, you must!!

I recently bought these bath crayons for Harrison to play with in the tub. I bought the actual crayons for him at Easter this year and then when I saw they created bath crayons, I knew I needed them, too. I love that these bath crayons (and regular ones!) are non-toxic. They are made from beeswax and dyed with food pigments, so I don’t have to freak out if Harrison puts one in his mouth–which he hasn’t tried YET. These are really easy to clean up, too!

I’ve got an appointment at the Apple Store this afternoon to get my phone screen fixed (hopefully) and Dustin and I will be going out to eat, too. I hope y’all have a great weekend!!

Happy Friday and Happy October!!! Today is going to be a great day because I took off today to spend the whole day with Dustin and Harrison! We’re going to a museum and out to lunch and then Dustin and I have a date tonight–so really a perfect day 🙂

Today I’m sharing a few FAVORITES with y’all!

I know I am so behind but Dustin and I just now started watching Lenox Hill. IT’S AMAZING! I have laughed and cried and right now as I’m typing, we are watching the very last episode. I highly recommend this show.

I figured out how to make my own Medicine Ball/Coldbuster drink that I like to get at Starbucks. I had one last night because my allergies are getting the best of me right now (anyone else?) and I’ve got a sore throat. It’s not the exact same, but it’s close enough and does the job. I fill a cup half full with lemonade (I use the Simply Less Sugar), put in a tea bag, and pour my hot water on top of it and let it steep until it’s cool enough for me to drink. It’s good!

I ordered a new Peloton sweatshirt for the colder weather. I really love my Peloton and am so glad Dustin got it for me last Christmas. I plan on doing a Peloton Q&A post soon, so please let me know if you have any questions about it!

We did dinner last weekend at my mom and stepdads house. They live on a farm so Harrison really loves all the animals. We had just looked at the chickens when Harrison wanted to talk with this calf haha!

I love getting texts like this while I’m at work and Dustin is off work with Harrison. Love that they are getting bonding time together! Before we adopted Harrison, I prayed for attachment with our baby because my experience becoming a mother wasn’t like everyone else’s. I wouldn’t get to bond with my baby while he/she was in my utero, and even when Harrison was born, I didn’t get to him until he was 4 days old. Well, the Lord was more than gracious answering my prayer because Harrison is so attached to me and I love when he and Dustin get to experience that.

Another FAVORITE that I’ll have to upload a picture next week, but I added brown to my hair! I have loved being super blonde, but I was so ready for a change. I’m loving it!

I ordered a few Rachel Parcell dresses to try on and see if I find one that works for pictures for our Christmas card. I plan on doing a post with pictures on the blog once they come in, but this is what I ordered: one and two (the third I ordered must be sold out already because there isn’t a picture online anymore)

Have a great weekend!!!

Happy Happy Friday, y’all! Sorry for the week absence–long story short, but I started a new workout accountability program Monday that literally consumed my life. I am no longer continuing with it because it was pretty unhealthy, and I realized that Wednesday evening. So I had zero energy to devote to blogging or even reading blogs.

But I’m so glad to be back FINALLY!! We are about to start my FAVORITE time of the year–September through December!! I’ve already got my fall candles burning and listening to my “fall” music haha!

And speaking of fall…

Emily and I are hosting our annual Fall Favorites link up! We’ve added two new days to the line up–fall scents and fall entertainment. I love learning about what scents people love using for fall–whether it’s candles, oils, soaps, etc. We’ve also added fall entertainment so feel free to share your favorite shows that make you think of fall, or movies, or music! That’s the one I’m most excited about this time around because I take my fall-themed entertainment seriously 🙂

Harrison turned 18 months old yesterday. How in the world has it been a year and a half already since I first met my son?! He’s a boy who loves dancing and being outside. It’s so funny watching his excitement when I ask him if he wants to listen to music. He runs to where our Bose speaker is in the kitchen and waits on me to put it on the Oldies playlist I made. Also, we’re struggling a little bit adjusting to a new routine involving school, but we’re making it!

This picture cracks me up! Harrison loves food and he’s serious about his love for food. Dustin snapped this picture as Harrison shoved food in his mouth and was really enjoying it. He also has learned that he can pull his bowls off of his tray and dump them out–fun fun LOL.

The hurricane that hit Louisiana and is moving it’s way north has been devastating to watch. We’re expecting tornados here this afternoon/evening/and maybe night? I’m praying for all of the people who have been affected by the terrible weather because I cannot imagine how they must feel right now.

I hope y’all have a safe weekend!