Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Peloton Journey Over

Well...it was a long 6.5 years of doing some sort of exercise on the Peloton app every week. Until a few weeks ago when I was injured (my back!) and was told basically to not move so I missed that week. Such a bummer. I remembered about 5am that Monday morning so 5 hours too late! 330+ weeks of movement!

Anyway, I'll have to get over it but it was a great streak while it lasted. I have almost had the bike and app since Grady was born. I used to ride the bike often but then had a toe issue and it killed my toe to ride. Then I started doing a lot of the strength classes and walks/runs. I've loved it all. 

I still will use the Peloton app because I love Alex, Callie, Alli, Kristen and some other instructors. I've also enjoyed just doing my own thing and using my watch to track progress and listening to whatever music I feel up to at the moment. 

Here's to many years of Peloton! 

Monday, February 10, 2025

Weekend Round Up

Last Thursday night I took Molly Anne to the prom fashion show at the local high school. It was super cute and she won a raffle prize so she was stoked!


Saturday morning warm ups. They announced they were going to work out before their basketball game. 


Ms. Julie came to watch both of their games which was so nice!


Saturday night we went to The Jimmy for an app (the Jimmy chopped salad and bread) and drink before meeting some friends at their club. It was a good time. They have a great vibe at their club and we loved it. 


Birthday party for one of Molly Anne's friends on Sunday at Urban Air! 




Then we had a little birthday celebration for Kevin! His big birthday is today! 


It was 82 and sunny so lots of kids playing outside at our house! 


Greek yogurt dip I made for the Super Bowl. It wa good but you could tell it was healthy if that makes sense haha!


Reese's cookies. Picked up a variety from Sips and Dips, so good!


Glad the eagles beat the chiefs. It's fun for someone else to win every once in awhile! 

Chat soon! We have a birthday to celebrate over here!

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Cute Finds

ONE - I saw this sweater in store and it's beautiful!

TWO - a simple dress that you could wear for so many occasions. 


THREE - love the color of this sweater with the gold buttons. So cute with the ecru jeans. 


FOUR - these candles smell so good and would be so pretty in any room. I'm partial to the volcano smell but these are fresh!


FIVE  - a bathing suit that doesn't look like all of my other suits!


SIX - off white jeans that aren't cut offs so can be dressed up. I would get petite so they're not too long. I'm 5'7" 



SEVEN - something else I saw in store - these adorable candles!



Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Bored

While we were driving last week, Grady asked me what I do when I'm bored. I said, "I'm literally never bored." And when I said that I kind of couldn't believe it but I'm truly not ever bored. 

There is plenty I could be doing. I could be exercising. I could be selling the kid's old clothes. I could be volunteering. I could be asking a friend to go to lunch. I could be watching something on tv. I could be playing with Mills. I could be playing with Grady. Molly Anne and I could do our nails or chit chat. I wouldn't be reading since I barely know how to read hahaha. I could be working. I could be planning a trip. Helping a neighbor. I could study for a license I'm interested in. I could go back to school to get my MBA which I doubt I'd do at this point. I could be doing lots of things!! 

Boredom is not really in my vocab. Do all of the things! Why not?!

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Planes and Helicopters

Did I tell you guys about when I went to Utah in October on our company plane? We were landing at several different airports and seeing buildings we had under construction along the way. At our last one, we almost landed then went right back up. It was daylight out. But our pilots said there was a plane on the runway AND there were helicopters everywhere. They said it was best described as "chaos." 

Small airports like where we were don't have air traffic control towers. And it was a popular touristy place hence the helicopters. They were able to physically see them all and they had them located on their computers. I trust these pilots completely and would fly with them any day of the week. 

It makes me think about those people from last week's crash at Reagan airport. I just cannot believe that happened and I'm so sorry for them and all of their families. I hope the passengers and pilots on both aircraft didn't suffer at all. 

Ugh! I know a car crash is still more likely but it is something about having more control over that situation. Still, crazy people all over the place. I do not want to fly on the same plane with Kevin unless all four of us are together. We have discussed this but I'll be discussing it with him more!

Be safe all! 

Monday, February 3, 2025

Dance, Ice Hockey and Greenway

On Saturday night these two chickadees got to get ready together for their sweetheart dance at school! We had so much fun doing hair and makeup. We missed Maggie as she was at a cheer competition. 


Heart!


There they are


Dinner at our club then the dance per tradition for 4 or 5 years?! 






Grady and I went to a Charlotte Checkers Ice Hockey game. It was awesome. A first for both of us but we will be back. Grady loved it!


On Sunday the four of us went for almost 4 miles on the greenway. Kevin and I walked and we took the kid's bikes. It was fun and something different. I don't think I've ever been on the greenway here but I'm glad I did. 


We had smoothies at Green Brothers for lunch afterwards! 


He had a rough Sunday morning but is doing ok. I think it's medicine related so I'm stopping one of those. I'm his assistant doctor now haha. 


Going to be a busy week around here. Chat soon friends!

Friday, January 31, 2025

Week Roundup

1. This is when you know you have problems. Kevin brought this home to me from Sam's Club this week. He knows the way to my heart. I have a popcorn problem! 

2. I have been so busy at work lately. I'm always busy but I feel like a looney tune! We have a couple big projects going on that are super high maintenance along with all of my regular deals. Ahhhh!!

3. Back in the swim regime for this boy. Well he started back in December. He's working on butterfly and doing so well. 



4. Love buckets 



5. We got our gutters cleaned yesterday. Big time excitement. Tis the season. All of the leaves have fallen. 

Chat soon friends. Happy Weekend. 

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Tops, Makeup, Home

ONE - this tank is super soft and I love the open back at the top. It's $19! I have it in two colors and just ordered this one for the Spring! It's a good "chill" tank, not a good I'm going to go sweat in 100 degrees and run 5 miles tank!



TWO - I ordered these candle holders before Christmas and they finally came yesterday. Okay they are stunning. I was sort of thinking I'd take them back but they're wayyyy better than I thought! Fabulous gift for a girlfriend for sure!


THREE - need a refill on a few makeup items right now. These are really the only three things I use for every day makeup. Foundation that I put on with my fingers (dab dab dab), blush that I also blend in with my fingers after I put a swipe on my cheek, and waterproof mascara (comes in black and brown!). I'm a simple gal but this foundation is the star of the show (I'm 3.5)

FOUR - this is a cute dress.



FIVE - super into this look and how it's under $40






Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meal Prep Example

Last night I was getting dinner ready for tonight after Grady went to bed. I had Molly Anne help me and she loves to do stuff in the kitchen. At first it was more work for me to have her in there but she'll prep carrots (peal and cut) and strawberries and other stuff on Sundays now. It's so helpful! 

Anyway this is what we prepped for tonight's dinner. Only way to survive work and after school sports. This is from @thevanillatulipfarmhouse meal plan. 


Last night I used a rotisserie chicken I had pulled off the bone when I got it over the weekend. I used half and marinated it in the ingredients above. Tonight I'll sauté it for about two minutes then throw in the bowl. 

I rinsed the black beans. I'm using a frozen corn bag so that's just a microwave tonight. Molly Anne made the dressing. I bought premade pico. Rice I'm using Uncle Ben 90 second microwaveable rice. Avocado will be easy to slice. 



So this is how I will have dinner on the table in 10 minutes when we cruise in from swim practice at 5:40! Basic but it works. Should I do more of these? It's not hard stuff but sometimes I like seeing how other people do it. Maybe you do too?!

Monday, January 27, 2025

Easy Weekend

My best friend from college was supposed to come stay with us on Friday night but didn't since the flu had been at our house. Ugh! Better safe than sorry though! 

Hilary and I sat outside like old Covid times by the fire. The kids ran wild. Our other friend Kellie stopped by and we hung outside like nuts. I kept a hot fire from 4 to 11pm. I love making a fire! None of the husbands were around and mine was in bed. We ordered papa John's for dinner. Very little parenting. Lots of wine. Filled our buckets. It was a win all around. 





Grady fell asleep! He helped me tend to it in between playing with the kids. 


Saturday morning Grady had his first basketball game. He loved it and scored a basket!


Molly Anne had her game too! She got a few assists and a bunch of rebounds. 


Buy this next time you get groceries. It's soooo good with carrots or any veggie. Saturday night we went to eat Mexican at Zapatas in ballantyne. Something different. 


Sunday we didn't do anything that morning. Well I prepped food for the week so dinners are easier. Hilary and I had a tennis lesson at the neighborhood courts so the kids scooted up there and played at the playground while we did our thing. Ideal! It was so nice to be outside in 50 degree sunny weather. I wore a tennis skirt and long sleeve shirt and I was hot! They always say to dress for 20 degrees warmer. 


Camp Night was in town on Sunday so we got to go to that! Kids were excited to each meet a few new friends that they'll see at camp! 


Ate dinner at Yafo on the way home then got home in time for Grady to see the kick off of the Chiefs and Bills game. He was stoked! 

Chat soon!

Friday, January 24, 2025

Happy Friday!

Is it still January?

It's been quite a week! Grady has been down a couple of days with the flu. Then someone else in my house got it. Hint hint not Molly Anne or I. Yes the world was close to ending! ;) Molly Anne had a dental procedure where they clipped the thingy that connects your lip to gum on the top. She's also dealing with some dermatology issues. And we had a snow day and a two house delay day in there too!

Molly Anne has been a champ through it all. She really stepped up this week and helped cook, clean up and took care of everything on her own. It was nice and I was sure to mention that to her! It's wild to see her growing up. She's super capable and on top of her school work. I should do a whole post about that. 

Mills' MRSA wound is open again. So there's that. Back to wound care for the puppy.  

I like looking for new clothes and house stuff but I'm on a no spending kick. In January we are always trying to play catch up from Christmas and get things in order for the new year. 

We bought a big outlet center this week at work that I am super involved in. That's been exciting and time consuming in the best way possible. 

So this new meal plan thing I've been doing. It's been super helpful for keeping the grocery costs down and making easy meals for during the week. @thevanillatulipfarmhouse is where I got it and she curates these great plans and shopping lists for 6 weeks then you repeat it so 3 whole months planned out. Typically I don't like these things but this one was has been great. Her recipes are kinda how I cook anyway and don't have a zillion ingredients. I make about three of hers a week. 

We have lots of basketball tomorrow. Did I tell yall I'm helping coach both of their teams? It's so fun. 

Chat soon! 

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Cute Things

ONE - my Patagonia is on its last leg so I've been on the hunt. I may get this black jacket with a couple gift cards I have. We will see!

TWO - this dress is fabulous and fits true to size. Would be so nice to have in the closet with Spring around the corner. $89 down from $228


THREE - I really want these jeans. I like that they're not cut off on the bottom so I can wear them to work on casual days. I'd wear these all of the time. 


FOUR - saw these amazingly soft pants in the store this week and have been thinking about them ever since. 


FIVE - $29 down from $68 and really pretty earrings!