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Friday Five

It’s been a while since I’ve done a five on Friday….so let’s do it!

{one} This girl and her dimple. She always wakes up from her nap happy, and I love that about her. She also took stellar naps yesterday, which I also love! And no, she doesn’t wear a bow when she naps. I popped that sucker on her and as soon as I snapped this photo she ripped it off. Sigh. 

{two} I stalked this vest online until I saw it come back in stock in my size. It is the softest cutest vest ever. I’m sure I will live in it this summer! They still have medium in stock, so if you want it I suggest you hurry! 
{three} I recently signed up to receive the Proverbs 31 Ministries daily devotional via email and it is one of my new favorite things! Have you heard of it? Or have I been living under a rock? Short and sweet and perfect for busy moms. Taking just a few minutes each morning to read their short devotionals has made such a difference for me! This one is my favorite from this past week!

{four} Hudson’s school photos came back this week and of course suckered me in once again. I mean, it’s in a barn, so naturally I love it.

But this shot of his school might be my favorite! Isn’t it the cutest farmhouse you’ve ever seen? Seriously Hudson is one lucky little boy. 

{five} The trees have started to bloom around here and it is my most favorite thing! Everything has been so brown brown brown for the past few months (or covered in snow!) so it’s so exciting to see some green and flowers pop up. And that little hand reaching up is pretty sweet too.

Enjoy your Friday friends! 

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  1. Sadie's sweet smile is just contagious. That vest is so amazing. I've been eyeing it for a while too. I love Hudson's school picture. How could you not buy that one? His school is amazing! Definitely lucky.

  3. Yes, spring is my favorite. I love when we get to see color again (in Northern IN). The Hills are alive! haha…seriously though!

  5. Love that sweet smile both of your kiddos have. And the school house? I totally want to be a toddler and go there.

  6. I love that Hudson's school is in a barn, like how cool is that?! Your school pick up snaps always make me laugh!! Love Sadie's little dimple, like so freaking cute… I always wanted to have a baby with dimples but it looks like neither of my kids inherited mine ๐Ÿ™

    I'm also loving that everything is blooming! Spring is the greatest season, there's something about everything turning green that makes my heart so happy after a long winter!

  7. Hudson's school photo is so precious!!! Can you move the farm school to California? Then we can attend as well ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Such a cute picture of Sadie, I love that vest, I love the Proverbs 31 devotionals too, Hudson's school and school picture are awesome and yay for Spring!! Have a great weekend.

  11. What a fabulous school photo! And that vest is back to being sold out! So glad I got mine months ago… I know many people who wish they got it when they had the chance!

  14. She is always so happy! What a doll. I need that vest in my life!! All of my blog friends are wearing them and I just adore it! Heading to sign up for that devotional right now. I do the She Reads Truth and love it. Hudsonโ€™s school pictures are so cute. And a barn? So awesome. I love to see your snaps of his farm school.

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Friday Five

Yay for Friday! This week kind of kicked my booty.

{one} This little lady decided that sleep is for the birds. She’s up 4-6 times at night. Yes. Bless her. Also pray for me.

{two} In other news, I started drinking coffee. See above as to why.

{three} I took a little “me time” this week and got a

much needed haircut. Only problem? It’s WAY shorter than I had planned. My stylist is on maternity leave so I saw a new girl….which meant I had to actually describe what I wanted instead of my usual “just do whatever you think will look best”…..so now I have short to me hair (it’s all relative…my hair’s still kind of long I guess). I’m getting used to it. And trying to figure out what to do with the hairs at the back of my neck that no longer fit up in my messy top bun. #momhairproblems

{four} I’ve mentioned this before in passing, but I quit my full time, cushy salary, benefits plus action days job to stay home with Hudson and Sadie and work part time from home for Weave Made Media. And to, you know, blog. Turns out a lot of you are curious about my working situation….so I promise to write a post on it. But in the meantime, be prepared for some sponsored posts coming your way next week. I apologize…but as always, I never write about something I can’t stand behind. And the posts are DARN GOOD ONES. I promise. And I’ve worked my booty off taking nice quality photos and really trying to make the posts “me”. So I appreciate in advance you reading, commenting, and CLICKING on them. Because you guys are the best. Seriously. There’s also some giveaways coming too. All that to say PLEASE KEEP READING AND KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU ALL.

{five} Speaking of giveaways…..I’m giving away $50 to spend at my favorite place TARGET! Be sure to enter HERE. Because we all need a little a lot of Target in our lives. 
Have a great weekend my friends!

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  5. Hope Sadie gets back to sleeping ASAP because that's hard on everyone. Thank heavens for coffee and thank heavens that she's the cutest little thing ever!! Your hair looks gorgeous, but I can totally relate to ending up with a cut you didn't intend to. My hair is just now top knot ready after MONTHS of letting my hair grow. Hope those short hairs grow out quickly. Have a great weekend!!

  6. I love your hair, but I feel ya on pieces that won't go in an elastic!! I have about 100 bobby pins randomly spread throughout our house because of this. Oops! These babies and their sleep!! I hope she learns how much you need it. ๐Ÿ˜‰ In the meantime, enjoy some hot coffee!

  8. I think your hair looks great but I know the feeling of trying to communicate what you want and not quite connecting with a stylist, especially your regular. Hope you have a great weeekend!

  9. Our sleep situation is so similar, so I feel ya! And I just wanted to say that I appreciative how open & honest you are about your sponsored content, as well as how much effort you still put into those posts. I'm so happy it all allows you to stay home with your babies.

  11. Prayers for a sleeping baby soon!! & im excited to hear about your working gig! I just started working from home & it's been an adjustment. Just trying to figure out when & how to do stuff without neglecting Jack & feeling like I'm putting out quality work. & your hair… I know the feeling bc I had to do the same thing this last time! & I got bangs & well… I just don't feel like it's what my reg girl would do! It will grow back though & it's still gorgeous!!

  13. Oh I do not miss those days of frequent wake ups, but I do remember them well! Hopefully it's a short phase! And even though I can relate to getting a hair cut shorter than you expected, it looks super cute!!!

  15. Mabel doesn't sleep either. So, i feel you lol.

    And good for you and your blog!! I think it's awesome when women can make it a great source of income. Go for it!

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Friday Five

Happy almost Halloween! It’s been a while since I’ve done a 5 on Friday….I was starting to miss it!

{one} Hudson has his school Halloween party today and he gets to go trick or treating tonight AND tomorrow. Lucky duck. Good thing he has multiple costumes. He’ll either be Captain America or Marshall from Paw Patrol (see him in costume here). Gone are the days of me picking out his costume…..this guy has an opinion on everything these days, especially when it comes to what he’ll be wearing on Halloween. The costume choice will be a game time decision, I’m sure.

{two} Over the weekend we went apple picking and had the BEST time. Even Sadie loved it…..and by loved it I mean she was a champ the entire time in her little bunny hat and then fell asleep in the Solly Wrap.

Hudson had a blast running through the trees and picking the perfect apple. He was so proud of his finds and ate two apples on the tractor ride back. HOLY COW…who is this kid?

{three} I made cinnamon rolls yesterday and oh my word…they hit the spot. Details coming soon. And by details, I mean, they were from a can. #reallife

{four} My new favorite thing….this dress. It’s the perfect amount of
 comfy yet still looks pulled together. And it hides all my cinnamon-roll-eating imperfections. And it feels like butter. It’s the softest thing in my closet right now. Plus it has pockets. Enough said.

{five} And finally, did you know Costco has Hunter Boots right now? I had no

clue until someone mentioned it on my instagam post. And they are almost half price. You better believe I scooped up another pair. Because with all the rain we’ve had plus the mud at the new house they were necessary. Right? But you better act fast…..a lot of sizes are sold out online but they do have some in store. 

Have a great weekend my friends!

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  2. Love Hudson's costume, he looks so heroic and adorable. And your cinnamon rolls look soooooo good, I want one NOW! Have a fabulous weekend!

  3. Aww Hudson's costume is so cute! Funny "He has an opinion about everything!" LOL! I can only imagine the things He says!! I see the way Jack looks at us now & wonder what crazy things are going to come out of his mouth once he can talk! Hope y'all have the best Halloween weekend!!

  4. Palmer certainly has an opinion too, but she's been telling me for over a month what she wanted to be for halloween, so hopefully she wears the costume! LOL

    and Hunter boots at Costco? Almost makes me want to drive down to Montana to check it out! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. I also heard Nordstrom will price match costco's prices! And you are speaking my language with cinnamon rolls from a can.. I'm gonna make some soon!

  8. that dress might need to come home with me. . . that green color is screaming my name.

    and im SO sad they dont have any of the boots in my size. biggest bummer EVER!

  12. So I totally looked on Costco's website (thank you!!!) and due to my fat calves, I think I need the adjustable ones! Boo. And they only have green and I'm not in love. So I may just have to convince someone to buy me some for Christmas ๐Ÿ™‚

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Friday Five

Happy Friday everyone! Let’s do this….five things….
{one} I’ve started putting Hudson’s Easter basket together…I know it’s early but I just can’t help myself! He loves to watch random people on youtube open Easter eggs, so he has some pretty high expectations about his basket, I’m sure! I’m on the hunt for cute little non-candy treasures to fill his eggs. And isn’t his monogrammed bunny and bunny basket simply the cutest things you have ever seen? They are from Peekawhoo and I’m in LOVE. Use code “REDSHOES15” for 10% off any size bunny or bunny and bunny basket combination now until March 12th. Monogramming is free!
Here’s another look at Hudson’s bunny. We will keep him forever! I can’t wait to get one for baby #2!

{two} I took Hudson to the dentist for the first time this week…and he did better than I expected. The staff went above and beyond to entertain him and make sure he wasn’t scared. And they polished all but two of his teeth. He kept saying “I want down” but stayed in my lap the whole time….so I got zero pictures of him in the dentist chair. Maybe next time! I was so glad to hear  his teeth look good and he has zero cavities! I want him to always have a positive experience at the dentist’s office because I remember being terrified as a child! I’m so glad I found a dentist we both like. Hudson didn’t want to leave because he was having so much fun playing with the toys and getting presents!


{three} Is anyone watching How to Get Away with Murder on ABC? Oh. My. Gosh. I gasped so loud at the last episode that my husband thought I was in labor. I did the same thing at the end of the season 1 finale. Love this show.
{four} Speaking of shows I love, I’m totally hooked on The Bachelor. I can’t wait to see who Farmer Chris chooses….I actually really like both of the final girls! And I’m so glad Britt is gone…..but I need to know what dry shampoo she uses since she never takes a shower. The girl has gorgeous hair!
{five} I’m currently writing this post while listening to Hudson sing the ABCs over the monitor. All of a sudden he LOVES to sing…and it’s my most favorite thing (except when he should be sleeping. And except when I’ve sung 5 Little Monkeys ten times and am about to loose my mind!)
Enjoy your weekend my friends!


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  1. How To Get Away With Murder is crazy! Crazy good and just plain crazy! I'm glad they are keeping it interesting but seriously… WTF!?! Have a great weekend!

  2. Love hudsons Easter basket!! And he has to choose Whitney right? Can't wait for the finale– and good riddance Brit. Even if she was gunning to be the bachelorette on Monday. No way I can watch if that happens!

  3. Love that little Peekawho basket and bunny – too cute:) And honestly, I don't think it's too early to start putting together his basket – Easter is less than a month away now. WHERE is the time going!?! I will be watching the Bachelor too, and hoping that Chris picks Whitney. I don't dislike Bekah, but do find her rather boring, and am not sure she'd be up for the farm life and being a wife in general. With no experience in relationships, she worries me! (Ha – so invested in this decision!) Happy Friday, Julie!:)

  4. That Easter basket is adorable!!! I kind of want it for myself ๐Ÿ™‚
    I've totally been watching the Bachelor. I like both of the girls, too, but I feel like Becca isn't necessarily ready to be in a relationship…and not in his hometown. But, who knows??? ๐Ÿ™‚
    Have a great weekend!!

  5. My daughter has that same bunny and they are bffs. Bun-Bun goes everywhere with Olive ๐Ÿ™‚ Your little guy will love him. I've already started collecting things for Easter, too. I just can't resist and it's fun for me to collect things over a few weeks instead of rushing at the end!

  6. Ahh Shonda Rhimes… she is a v genius! I love the two girls on the bachelor and usually I am one or the other but I think I would be okay with either.

  7. Oh my, those Easter baskets are sooooooo cute!

    As is Hudson singing, that's so fabulous he likes to sing!!! xoxo

  8. I just ordered a bunny for Cam! They are soo cute and look so soft! How adorable is it that Hudson sings to himself? And what a trooper at the dentist! Way to go!

  10. My best friend needs that bunny for her new baby! I love it! What a perfect easter basket bunny!

    Also, absolutely LOVE How to Get Away With Murder! I was shocked by the ending and cannot wait for it to come back this fall!!

    Hope you have a great weekend! ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. haha love that he loves to watch other people open Easter eggs- too cute! We have just the finale left of How to get away. I'm thinking a cozy night in tonight with some wine and the dvr- ahh the crazy Friday night plans of parents of babes : )

  12. I have to admit that I have not watched the Bachelor this season, but just going off the pictures I vote for the brunette!!

    Yay for the dentist! Ellie had a great first experience too, so that is always a good thing. I am so impressed that Hudson got almost all of his teeth polished! what a good boy he is.

    Ellie has also just recently started to get more confident in the verbal department where we are pretty sure she is "talking along" with some of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse stuff. I think she was "singing" Hot Dog this morning and it was so cute!

  14. My son loves watching the same thing on YouTube, I don't get why they like watching someone else open a egg. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  15. Team Whitney!

    that's awesome about the dentist! A had a great first experience too but we haven't been for like….a year and a half. I should probably call to schedule another appointment :p

  16. TOTALLY watching and loving How to Get Away with Murder! I am so bummed that the season finale was last week and we have to wait so long until it comes back!
    Total Team Whitney! Can't wait to see who Prince Farming chooses on Monday!

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