Weekending

WHEW! Ya'll that was a jam packed weekend. I'm looking forward to going to bed early with an Advil pm tonight to just catch up on some ZzZz's. Friday I had an appointment out of town (yearly OBGYN checkup and seeing my Doc and the staff made me miss all the appointments when I was preggo ya'll....does Andi need a sibling?) Also that day, Andi had her FIRST (and super successful) dentist appointment. She absolutely rocked it and hammed it up with everyone there. Afterwards, I dropped Miss A off at my parents and went into prep mode for the Heart of VA festival that was taking place on Saturday. I organized a booth at the festival for our church and we did homemade water bottle labels, handouts and brochures. It was fun and a big hit but definitely took a good 7 hour chunk of time and I was exhausted. Afterwards we had a 30th birthday cookout and I could barely make it to 10pm.

Sunday morning rolled around and I got up early to go pick up Miss A, get ready and head to church. Once church let out we headed home to clean the house (it so needed it) and get things prepped for the week and I realized when your weekend is so busy, you need an extra day! That evening we took Andi to see the 611 steam engine that came through town. Since Hubs is a conductor for the railroad, we headed up to his work for a great view of it. Miss A was definitely impressed! Overall it was great seeing everyone and we had a blast - I'm obviously getting old because being out of routine is just plain tiring! haha!

Linking up with Biana & Meghan for Weekending!

Look at that big girl!!!

Love my little town!

Friday 5

Hey ya'll and #TGIF! We have our annual Heart of Virginia festival in our town this weekend and I'm heading up a booth for our church so Saturday will be busy but fun! On Sunday my sister and her kids are coming into town so that will be nice to visit with them and catch up. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and I'll see ya'll back here on Monday! Linking up with April, Karli, Andrea & Amanda so grab the buttons and join in on the fun! 

Here are 5 things from this week:

1. J. Crew Tie Waist Pink Shorts

2. Thai Chicken Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

3. Watermelon Rose Margs - yes please! 

4. Our new porch post from earlier this week

5. This pineapple smocked dress I must have for Miss A

WHW: New Deck

Hey ya'll and happy What's Hap-'Pinning' Wednesday! Today I want to share our new deck that we added outside of our kitchen french doors. We realized that the previous concrete stoop was sort of dangerous and not up to code so we brainstormed some ideas of what we could do to enhance the space. (I also think we were just craving a new home reno project!) We decided to extend it about 8 feet out with some railings and a decorative flower box beside the steps. The railing is also wide enough to set drinks, etc. on and I adore it! We didn't want to make it too large simply because we already had such a great patio space outside. The steps flow down onto the patio where we already have an umbrella, table and chairs. Now we just need outdoor string lights, more flowers and a possible bistro set and I think I'll love this new outdoor space as much as I love our front porch space! Way to go Hubs! Oh, and on top of the deck being finished, he surprised me with a brand new grill to add to the space!

Here are some before and after pics and also some of my favorite outdoor, entertaining space pins. Grab our button and link up with me or Jenn below to let us know what's hap-pinning in your neck of the woods!

Still need to cover with lattice maybe? 

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Weekending

Hey ya'll and happy Monday! Today is such a hard 'welcome back to reality' after being by the water for 4 days. My Dad had a fabulous birthday and we enjoyed the warm weather and beach EVERY single day we were down there. The wine, seafood and bay breezes were almost enough to make me not want to ever come back. I could have SO done about 3 more weeks! (haha) Andi really enjoyed the beach and the baby pool we brought her kept her from being annoyed with the waves. She got to see her first horseshoe crab, Osprey and babies, jelly fish AND snapping turtle so it was quite the wildlife adventure!

When I got home on Sunday, I was greeted by a beautiful and finished new deck with a brand new shiny grill to boot! I'll share Hubby's hard work and reveal our new little deck spot on Wednesday's post so stay tuned! Today I'm catching up at work and he's catching up on lost time with Miss A. Their Daddy/Daughter snaps always make my day. Linking up with Biana & Meghan for Weekending.

Friday 5

Hey ya'll - cheers to the weekend! I must admit, I drafted and scheduled this post because I am currently enjoying a mini vacay at our bay house! The weather is warm, we've been here since Wednesday and we celebrate my Dad's 60th birthday tomorrow! It really doesn't get much better except for the fact that I wish Hubby's schedule allowed him to come the entire time as well. Mom and I scheduled Dad a massage for tomorrow and we'll plan to do some sort of seafood dinner out I'm sure. While he's getting pampered we'll probably hit up some of our favorite local shops with Miss A or plant our butt's on the beach and not move. This is technically my first bay trip of the season and even though I despise heat and summer - I'm pretty darn excited to keep coming back all season long!

Linking up with April, Karli, Andrea & Amanda so grab the buttons and join in on the fun! #TGIF

Ya'll know how much I love bows for Miss A and I even make my own -but look how cute this new one turned out from The Tipsy Bunny! I seriously cannot get enough and definitely could not resist - April is the best! And can we talk about Miss A's first pony tail? AH Love it! 

These Zulilly finds lately - how cute and fun are these Mommy & Me collections lately?

Speaking of summer time and more outdoor activities, my MIL got this sand/water play table for Miss A's birthday and she has been thoroughly enjoying it. I love that it comes with an umbrella for tons of outdoor play! Check it out here (its on sale!)

Favorite jam this week is Stay by Alessia Cara & Zedd. I have no idea why but when this comes on I just love it and turn it up! Not my usual but such a catchy beat!

Favorite funny: This article ya'll is 100% me! I read this and laughed outloud multiple times and even had to tag my hubby in this one. Made my day!

Best Craigslist Find Ever

WHW: Summer Preview

Hey ya'll and welcome to another What's Hap-'pinning' Wednesday with Jenn and little ole' me! Again, thank ya'll SO much for joining us and linking up each week! I was going to share our new little porch reveal but the constant rain we've had lately has postponed the finished product so I'll try and share that next week. Stay tuned! Today I want to share some things that have me in a little premature summer phase. Its supposed to hit 91 by the end of the week here and its only April so a little feeling of Summer is only appropriate. Now remember, I hate heat - hate to sweat and hate being hot. HATE. Strong word - I know. However, if I'm at the beach its a different story. We're actually leaving today for our bay house on the Chesapeake and not coming back until Sunday so I'm a little excited it'll actually be so warm. Mini-vacay to celebrate my Dad's 60th - here we come! Grab our button, link up below and see some of the things that have me in the summer mood.

I just ordered this bathing suit and cannot wait to try it on - its by Nanette Lepore and I got it totally discounted! (like less than $50!)

Also speaking of summer, anyone jumped on the workout train yet? Ah I'm the worst but I've been doing really well with squeezing in at least 3 to 4 workouts per week upstairs in my new office/workout/playroom. (haha) I stick to in-home favorites like 21 day fix full body cardio, basic pilates and Jillian Michael's ripped in 30 but these 10 moves are a perfect reference to what's covered in the core section of the videos.

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Annnd what a perfect segue into delicious cocktails after talking about core workouts huh? These cocktails have been on my Pinterest radar for upcoming outdoor entertaining! Cannot wait to sip on these:

1.Watermelon, Cucumber Firecracker
2. Summer pineapple/watermelon sangria
3. Mango margs
4. Champagne margs 

Weekending

Hey ya'll and happy start of a new week! We seriously had so much fun this weekend! On Friday night, I went to my first 'Farmville Ladies Night' group and met some fabulous new ladies. We did wine spritzers and clay earring making for this month's theme. Our host does handmade clay earrings in any shape, color and glaze from dangles to studs and sells them on Etsy in her shop. Ya'll have go to check here out - Play with Clay by Martha. She has so many options and sizes to pick from. I was a little nervous at first since I was the new kid on the block but I've already volunteered to co-host next month's meeting and I am so over the moon about these ladies already. (Fun fact: we all went to the same high school!) I've wanted to start a supper club for literally over a year and just haven't executed it yet and this will sort of push me in the right direction. I'm sure I can incorporate a similar theme or concept in future get-togethers or start one on the side and invite a lot of the same ladies I just met! Seriously though, wine + crafts + girls time? I'm in! 

How cute are these?!

Here are more styles available in her shop currently! 

Saturday we had a friend's wedding at a new venue in town and even though it poured rain a good time was had by all! (I'm talking another one of those I'm 30 years old and cannot party like this anymore nights. ha!) On Sunday, I went to pick up Andi from my parents house and unfortunately Hubs got called out to work. I spent most of the day relaxing since it was cold and rainy and ended up doing dinner with them as well. I got home around 7 on Sunday night, changed the sheets (because fresh sheets are in my top 10 favorite things list) and went to bed early to recoup from the weekend.

Linking up with Biana and Meghan and hope ya'll had a fabulous weekend as well!