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Sandals Under $25

Sandals Under 25
I am all for cute summer sandals that don’t break the bank. I actually bought #9 recently and LOVE them! They are so comfortable and go with everything. Plus, they’re so fun! The weather down south is so hot and humid that I basically live in flip flops and sandals during the summer months (when I’m not barefoot).


1. Target here
2. Forever 21 here
3. JCPenney here
4. Forever 21 here
5. H&M here
6. Forever 21 here
7. Target here
8. Khols here
9. Target here

Which sandals are your favorite? Do you live in sandals during the summer?

Hampton // 8 Months

Is my itty-bitty newborn baby really 8 months old? Say it isn’t so!

Hampton,

You are growing up way too fast for mommy. This month you started crawling and pulling up on everything! You love cords, hair and anything you can chew on. You have also started climbing everything, which is a little scary considering you are so tiny and aren’t quite strong enough. You are a very determined little booger. You weigh 19 pounds and are still wearing size 9 month clothes. I do love to put you in big t-shirts. You love to watch The Cat in the Hat and Thomas the Train. Your favorite toys are your Thomas train and your Daniel Tiger (that you sleep with). You got your first tooth (finally, whew) and your second one is coming in now! You have grown so much and have changed a lot this month. You are talking a lot more and you laugh all the time. You have the sweetest hardy chuckle that makes everyone smile. Your nursery workers at church love you to pieces and I get compliments on your excellent behavior every week. You must get that from your daddy. You reach for us all the time now and you are going through a phase where you always want to be held. I really don’t mind it and actually would love for you to be like this for a while, but I hear that will change pretty soon, so I’m trying to take it all in, every moment.

I love you my little prince.

-Mommy

June Recap

I can’t believe we are 5 days into July! This year is going by way too fast. My baby is now 8 months old. 8! Can you believe it? We will be celebrating his birthday before we know it. Ugh, I can’t even think about that yet.

Here are your favorite posts from the month of June:



I think my favorite was the Picnic post. Mostly because I really enjoyed having the picnic before writing the post. The uninterrupted time with my boys was so nice.

What was your most popular or favorite post from last month? Leave me a link so I can read it!

Book Review: The One and Only by Emily Giffin

The One And Only by Emily Giffin
May 2014 by Ballantine Books

Pages: 432


Synopsis on Goodreads: Thirty-three-year-old Shea Rigsby has spent her entire life in Walker, Texas—a small college town that lives and dies by football, a passion she unabashedly shares. Raised alongside her best friend, Lucy, the daughter of Walker’s legendary head coach, Clive Carr, Shea was too devoted to her hometown team to leave. Instead she stayed in Walker for college, even taking a job in the university athletic department after graduation, where she has remained for more than a decade.

But when an unexpected tragedy strikes the tight-knit Walker community, Shea’s comfortable world is upended, and she begins to wonder if the life she’s chosen is really enough for her. As she finally gives up her safety net to set out on an unexpected path, Shea discovers unsettling truths about the people and things she has always trusted most—and is forced to confront her deepest desires, fears, and secrets.

Thoughtful, funny, and brilliantly observed, The One & Only is a luminous novel about finding your passion, following your heart, and, most of all, believing in something bigger than yourself . . . the one and only thing that truly makes life worth living.


My Thoughts: I love Emily Giffin. I have read all of her books. She is definitely one of my favorite authors. This was my most anticipated book of 2014. I have to warn you that it is different than her other books in some ways but it is just like them in other ways, too. It surprised me many times and it was nothing like I had pictured it would be. I did enjoy it, but I didn’t love the story as much as her other novels. If you love to read about football, you’ll like this one. I felt like she went a little overboard with the football talk considering most of her readers could probably care less about the sport (although, I do love football). I definitely would recommend this one. I gave it 4 stars.

Have you read it? What did you think?

For more reviews and recommendations, see my bookshelf.

My First Spa Experience

Last Saturday, my awesome MIL took me and my sisters-in-law to a spa in downtown Montgomery. It was my first time ever in a spa. I stated a few days ago that I needed to get back to a simpler life and this is exactly what I had in mind. It was so nice to get away for a few hours and relax and be pampered. I also got to spend time with actual grown-ups which is always nice!

spa


When we first arrived, I got a pedicure and then a manicure while my sister-in-law was getting a massage. I’ve never had a massage and neither had she. She loved it which makes me want to go back to get one very soon. My mani/pedi felt amazing. She even did a “Pinterest” design because I told her I was a blogger and she said “oh girl! I have to make you Pinterest.” haha. She was a really sweet girl and I even made a business connection with her so that’s always neat!

nails

After we finished our appointments, we met in the “quiet room” to eat lunch. We headed out to the back porch and I ate the best cobb salad I have ever had. It was amazing. We then headed into the sauna for all of 2 seconds. It was a bit too hot and steamy for us, which I guess is the point, but wow. We ended our day laying by the pool where we met my MIL and other sister-in-law. We talked and relaxed and it was so nice. I will definitely be going back and hopefully sooner rather than later.

It made me realize how important it is to step away and relax. It’s okay to pamper yourself a little. As a mom, it is important to take care of yourself so that you can take care of everyone else. It’s okay to ask for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed. I’m so thankful for the time I got to spend with Ryan’s family. It was a true blessing and perfect timing.

Linking up with Katie!

Have you been to a spa? What do you do to take care of yourself?

Casual Kimono + Mint Sunglasses

ootd

mint sunglasses
I’m loving the casual look lately. It is so much easier with a baby that I’m constantly chasing around. Remember I said that he is scooting everywhere? Well, he is also pulling up on EVERYTHING. It is terrifying and adorable at the same time. He is still so young to be doing that and his muscles just aren’t quite strong enough to keep him up without falling and hitting something. Hence the chasing him around everywhere. 
black kimono
fashion
It’s no secret I’m loving kimonos lately. They are awesome! I love throwing one over a tank when I need a more casual look than a cardigan or blazer. They are so lightweight and perfect for summer.

half tuck

Kimono: H&M here
Tank: Target here
Shorts: Old Navy here
Sandals: DSW here
Sunglasses: boutique similar

What do you think about the kimono trend? What are you loving this summer?

Summer Travels: Chicago

chicago

giordanos
Last week, Ryan and I traveled to Chicago for 3 days for a conference. We went a day early so that we could explore this city. It was our first time there and so we were pretty excited to travel to a new place. After we checked into our hotel, we went to Giordano’s for pizza. It was delicious. They don’t skimp on their pizza. It’s much thicker than ours at home, but I’m not complaining. It was delicious.
the bean

 

 

After lunch we headed to Millennium park where we saw the bean and the beautiful amphitheater. It was pretty neat.

 

wrigley field

 

We went to Wrigley field for the cubs game Wednesday night and it was really neat to see the ball park. They still use the original scoreboard which is pretty cool. It was definitely a lot different than Turner field. Also, we packed shorts and tanks thinking it was going to be in the 70’s, but when we arrived in Chicago, it was in the low 60’s. By the time we got to the game, the temperatures dropped into the 50’s and so we froze our tails off…until Ryan bought me a sweatshirt. It was a bit shocking coming from our 95+ degree weather to that. Also, they aren’t kidding about the whole wind thing.

 

hotel monaco

 

Our second night was spent in a different hotel (the one that Ryan’s company paid for) and it was absolutely beautiful. It was right in the middle of downtown Chicago across from the Trump and Chicago Tribune buildings. The Hotel Monaco was wonderful. It was so clean and luxurious. My favorite part was this window seat. While Ryan was in his meetings, this is where I hung out. I read, blogged and did a lot of people watching. Some tourists even took a picture of me from the ground which was pretty awkward. Whatever works, I guess. They were probably jealous of my window seat.

 

We walked all through downtown and loved seeing all of the buildings. We did a lot of shopping, and I bought my very first Kate Spade bag! I just love my little “”Kate” as I call her. She is beautiful.

 

Friday morning we woke up early and walked down Bellevue Street because I just had to see Giuliana and Bill’s house! This is it! It was really cool. Their house is only a block away from Lake Michigan so we also walked down by the lake which is so big it looks like the beach. It was really foggy that day.

 

 

We ended our trip by one last stop by Millennium Park!

 

That’s “Kate” at the bean!
Kate touring Chicago.

Here are more pictures from my phone:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

4th of July Accessories

4th of July Accessories

red bikini: target here
navy clutch: charming charlie here
navy wedges: here
essie polish: here
jewelry: charming charlie
navy striped bikini: target here
sunglasses: target here
hat: modcloth here
earrings: charming charlie here
navy sandals: target here
red tote: charming charlie here

I am so excited about our upcoming July 4th weekend! My whole family gets together most every year and hangs out by my parents pool. We cook out and have so much fun with all of our cousins and all of the babies. We laugh, grill, eat, swim, talk and have a great time. I always look forward to spending time with everyone and seeing how much the kids have grown. I’m also excited for the time off of work and being able to relax. It will be wonderful!

I love all of these 4th of July accessories and thought they would be perfect for the holiday! I am bummed that I just ran across that hat because I would have definitely ordered it for myself if it could get here on time. Is it not adorable?

What are your plans for the 4th?

Floral + Lavender

keds
purse: c/o oasap (here)
tank: old navy
shorts: c/o oasap (here)

purple purse
casual

I have been needing a new shoulder purse so bad! They are perfect for traveling and so easy to carry. They free up your arms making them really convenient. This lavender purse is so adorable and it’s the perfect size. Not too big, not too small! The teal floral shorts are so comfortable and I love the bright colors. They are perfect for the summer months. I love fun shorts.
floral shorts

summer outfit
Speaking of traveling, Ryan and I are on our way home from Chicago probably as you’re reading this. We came here on Wednesday and have been here for a conference, but we came a little early so that we would have plenty of extra time to explore the city. We have had so much fun and I can’t wait to tell you all about our trip next week! I’ll also include a photo of where I am writing this post because I’m swooning. Two words: window seat. Overlooking downtown Chicago. I may never leave. Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have a great weekend! Au revoir! 

Berry Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Smoothie

 



I made this by mistake one day. I literally threw the things that I had left over from the week in the blender and Wa La! New favorite smoothie! I have been addicted to this throughout the last few weeks of the bikini series and it has been my go-to post workout drink or breakfast smoothie. It leaves me full and most importantly, energized. And you know I need energy with my little 8 month old going ninety to nothing now!

smoothie

Ingredients:
Ice
2 or 3 hand fulls of Blueberries
1 Banana
2 hand fulls of chopped Pineapple
a little Water

Blend it all up and there you go! It’s so simple and doesn’t require many ingredients, yet it is 100% natural and so healthy. I hope you enjoy!

Linking up with Katie!

         

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