Life Lately…

14 Friday Aug 2015

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We hit the halfway mark!  It seems strange now that in less time than I have already spent with the babe, he or she will be here!  I hate to wish away the time, but we are so excited to meet this little one!

Ah, the sweet feeling of a brand new planner!  If you’ve had your eye on this one, you better hurry and grab one because they are almost sold out!

Matt and I celebrated four years this past week.  When I start thinking about how time flies, I remind myself that in October we will have been dating for ten.  WHAT?!

21 weeks!

Pretty much everyday I come home from school and crawl right back into bed.  This week, I decided to change it up a bit and head out for coffee with a friend.  Good conversation, perky decor, and the best dang decaf latte around.  Pistacia Vera might be my new after school hangout.

At now almost 22 weeks, my feet are disappearing and bending over is getting much harder–much less putting on these dang compression hose.  Still, it is such a joy to look down and see the growing babe!  Life is just better with you around, kiddo!

It’s been a busy, but happy couple of weeks!  What about you all, what have you been up to?
Hope you have a snazzy weekend–starting to feel a little like fall out there!  Eek!
Erin

Happy Friday!

07 Friday Aug 2015

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20150807-062150.jpgHappy Friday!! I kinda, a teensy bit, forgot how happy Fridays make me. For a little bit there, I was becoming blissfully unaware of what day it was.  With school back in full force, I am FULLY aware of what day it is and man am I glad it’s Friday!  Here’s what’s keeping me sane this week!

  1. This shirt describes my week perfectly.  I love what I do, but by the end of the day I feel like I have been hit by a train.

2. How darling are these paperweights?  Give me all the office supplies.

3. This refreshing mist seems like something I should have in my desk.

4. I have so many reasons to celebrate lately, so confetti is a must.

5. Ever since Ashley over at One Fine Day posted about Noble Carriage, I’ve been obsessed.  I have to have This Frog.  Why oh why is it sold out?!

6. Gotta have this sweater.  I might be bias, but I’m pretty sure this kid is already kinda the best.

7. YOU GUYS!  We felt our first kick!  I’m supposed to be writing this stuff down right?!  I think this baby book will do just fine!

Hope you all had a marvelous week and have an even better weekend!
Erin

Life Lately…

31 Friday Jul 2015

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I have several close friends and family members who are also expecting little bundles of joy here in the next few months.  It has been so much fun chatting with them about the strangeness that is pregnancy and of course showering them with gifts and love!

While in St. Louis for my cousin Katie’s baby shower, it was a must that we stop by the Kate Spade outlet.  Talk about a dangerous place.  Sensory overload.

The babe and I at 18 weeks!

After returning from St. Louis, I pretty much hopped right back in the car and headed down to West Virginia where I meet my Richmond teaching friends halfway a couple of times a year.  It is a time I look forward to every couple of months.  I miss these girls like crazy and feel so blessed we have remained close!


As soon as I arrived at our hotel, they had the sweetest surprise baby shower set up, complete with sparkling lemonade and cupcakes.  Baby is already so loved!

Upon returning from travels feeling puffy and tired, the reality of heading back to school hit me square in the face.  The only remedy was gathering my supplies for my classroom and heading over to get it all set up.  Every year this immediately gets me excited for the new year.  We had our teacher work week this week and the kids start Monday and I can honestly say I am ready and excited to get back to it!


 The babe and I at 19 weeks!

We got to see our peanut this week!  The best part of the appointment was looking over at Matt and seeing his face as he watched our little one squirm around.  He is going to be the best dad.  Next time we see you little one, you will be in our arms!

I thought I would close with the photo that has left us giggling all week.  As soon as the person doing our ultra sound saw this pop up on the screen she exclaimed, “woah, big feet!”  We had to laugh.  Mama and papa both have very large feet and we have always said this kid was doomed to have clodhoppers!  Sorry, kiddo!

So, what have you all been up to?  Hope you are enjoying the sunshine! Have a great weekend!
Erin

Happy Friday!

24 Friday Jul 2015

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20150724-091326.jpgGood morning, friends! Happy Friday!! I am soaking up every single last second of this glorious Friday as it is my last day before heading back to work for the new school year. How in the world is it already time to go back?! As I mentioned on Instagram, this time of year is always bittersweet. I love how crisp a new year feels–from new clothes and supplies to the promise of a new start, but it also comes with having to say goodbye to the little reprieve that teachers and students feel with the summer months. When I begin to whine that my freedom is gone, my sweet husband reminds me that teachers are the only people on the planet that enjoy this break. Le sigh. Back to the grind! Here is my little round-up to get me excited for this new year!

1. I don’t know if I am just being lazy or if my hair is doing all new things with my current preggo state, but this summer I have not had to wash my hair–like ever. By day five or six things get a little weird, but that’s what adorable headbands are for…right? And for only $6, I’d say this is a steal and a must have for this fall!

2. Ok, so JCrew is having a mega sale. Right now with code SUMMERSALE, you can get 40% off regular merchandise and sale items and an additional 75% off some clearance. There are a ton of basics that I am eyeing like this top. I was able to find some tanks that are super cute in the clearance section for as little as 3 or 4 dollars! Score!

3. I am almost embarrassed by how little sun I was able to soak up this summer. With the exception of a few glorious days on the boat in Madison, I was mostly inside. Might need to get a little faux tan going with this bronze complexion highlighter.

4. I get a little too giddy when I start thinking about fall. Essie Smokin’ Hot is going to be my fall nail color. Swoon.

5. I absolutely cannot wait to go back to school shopping for this baby one day. They better like it as much as I do…it’s genetic right? I’m just going to go ahead and say yes and buy this sweatshirt.

6. I went ahead and purchased this planner because A. It is currently 20% off and B. I am making so many lists of things to do these days…I simply need a larger planner than the one I am currently using. Quick question I wanted to throw out there to all you mamas: I am a huge fan of stockpiling (kinda, a little, obsessed with couponing) and want to know things you recommend buying before baby. I have heard you should prepare lots of meals for the freezer, load up on your normal hygiene products, but what else?! Any and all thoughts welcome!

7. Like I said, I cannot wait to buy baby school supplies. This book. Come on!

8. I get Staples text offers because I am a couponaholic and when you pair $ off offers with 15 cent deals AND manufacturer coupons, you can score a pretty sweet deal. Imagine my surprise when they texted me an offer for a FREE 12 pack of Poppin Pens. WHAT?! I literally ran there and snagged up one of the only colors I did not already have. So excited to add purple to my hoard!

9. I NEED these shoes for the new school year. Right?

Hope you all have an amazing weekend!!
Erin

 

Madison Recap!

09 Thursday Jul 2015

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 Last weekend we went to visit our sister Sarah up in Madison, Wisconsin! Such a fun city!!  We rented a pontoon on lake Mendota on Friday.  It was good to be on the water–made it officially feel like summer!  That night we headed to The Old Fashioned where we ate our fair share of cheese curds.  The next morning we got up bright and early to check out the farmer’s market at the Capitol.  If you’ve been to Madison, most likely you’ve been to this market.  It is seriously one of the neatest markets I’ve ever been to.  Spicy cheese bread from Stella’s, bright fruits and veggies, and, of course, a large cookie that the baby insisted on!

After a few rounds at the market, we headed to Winga Park, where the group paddle boarded.  I didn’t feel comfortable trying it for the first time pregnant so I was the official photographer!  We wrapped up the evening and weekend watching the fireworks over the lake at Paisan Restaurant.

Thank you, Sarah, for an amazing weekend!  We can’t wait to come back!  I am now sitting waiting to board my flight to Kansas City for my cousin Katie’s baby shower and some more quality family time!  Off to the next adventure!

Happy Thursday, friends!
Erin