Well, my plan was to share my monthly Monday Memes post, but the weekend got away from me.
This must have happened at some other point in my blogging “career” because I already had this “May Memes” graphic.
Since next Monday is Memorial Day, I wanted to go ahead and share a few favorite memes for the month.
This month, many of the memes are school related:
Me in math:
Tis the season!
This one isn’t directed at either of my children but…
Bahahaha! Well, both my kids do have “A’s” in their names…but thankfully, they also have some A’s on their report cards too.
Oh I miss the field trip days! Field trips and naps are wasted on kids.
This one literally made me laugh out loud!
This could definitely be relatable at my house:
A couple other memes that made me laugh:
I always say I love going to the dentist, and this is another reason why:
I am literally the worst about asking someone’s name, and then it just goes in one ear and out the other.
We literally have the worst microwave for this. Our microwave is a couple of years old, and after it was installed and I used it the first time, I really wished we could have done a “test drive” on the microwave before purchasing it. I swear it only gives you ten seconds before it beeps at you again to open the door.
While these memes made me chuckle, it’s been a sad couple of weeks.
Honestly, this time of the year is hard, but in my school community, it’s been compounded by the loss of two wonderful students both within a week of each other. It’s been difficult at school and a somber way to end the year.
Fridays in May just hit different. I feel like we’re crawling to the finish line of the school year!
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are some favorites from the week:
The 8th grade dance!
Y’all, I know. I know. I’ve shared lots of dance photos this year, but those were the four cotillion dances. Friday night’s 8th grade dance is the only school dance of the year.
Friday night, Hadley & Co. were ready to mingle with their classmates. The theme was “Vegas” hence the “little black dress” attire. Of course, kids could wear whatever they wanted, but these girls leaned in to black dresses.
I still had store credit, so Hadley got another cute dress from Hello Molly.
They danced the night away, got Chick-fil-A on the way home, and had a great time.
Meanwhile…
Travis and I were with Hayden at a track meet in Louisville. Hayden ran in the “Dream Mile” which is a race with the top 16 middle school milers in the state.
It was a beautiful evening to watch him run.
He has gotten to know most of these guys over the past couple of years from cross country and track. It’s neat to see them chat beforehand, run together, and support each other, while exhausted, at the end of the race.
It was a fast race and the pace was pushed; Hayden had a 4 second PR…4:48 mile.
Mother’s Day was great! After a busy Friday night and Saturday, Sunday was a bit more low-key. I appreciated the gifts, the family time, and then sunshine!
I’m loving my new candles for spring. I think Summer Rose Bud is my favorite.
Favorite Mom Meme:
This has been an issue for quite some time. haha
Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:
The end of the school year means field day in elementary schools. I used to love that day.
When I was in the 4th grade, I was on crutches at the end of the year, and couldn’t participate in field day. I was so bummed.
The past few years, my kids have had the middle school version of field day. At least they’ve been able to get outside and have fun for a bit with their friends. They also usually sign years book on that day which is fun.
I enjoyed linking up with Joyce a couple of weeks ago, so I’m doing so again today for Wednesday Hodgepodge:
Let’s get started answering this week’s questions.
1. What impresses you?
Manners. Literally…that’s the first thing that popped in my mind. When I see someone hold the door for another person, when I hear a “yes, ma’am,” or when I hear a “please” or “thank you,” I really take notice. It’s not that I think that many don’t have manners these days, but sometimes it does feel that way.
I really hope I’m raising kids who will do the right thing and be polite and respectful.
2. Where are you in the family birth order? Do you fit the stereotype of that particular slot? In what way?
I think I’m the pretty typical first born. I very much have a “type A” personality and always wanted to do the right thing, please others, and make my parents proud.
My brother is 3.5 years younger than me, and we are close, but have different personalities. As a younger sibling, he’s more easy going than I am.
3. What motivates you more – a reward or a consequence?
Oh…this is a good question.
I never really had to have consequences as a kid. Not that I was perfect…I did get grounded occasionally, but I was always pretty intrinsically motivated, and I still am. Again, I always wanted to make others proud, and I think that turned into wanting to make myself proud…and now I want to make good choices so my kids are proud of me.
That being said, as an adult, you can reward yourself…and sometimes, I do go through McDonald’s for a Diet Coke after making it through a hard day or buying myself something if I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot. I used to buy myself something at the end of every school year as a reward for making it through the year. haha! It was usually a purse I wanted, a pair of sandals for the summer, or one year I bought my Kindle. Now, I usually treat myself to an end of school pedicure which feels like a reward.
4. May 14th is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Do you like biscuits? Make your own? Grab one for breakfast at a drive-thru now and then? Which drive-thru makes the one you like best? What do you like to put on a biscuit? What’s your favorite food or dish that calls for buttermilk?
I do like biscuits, but I don’t make them very often. The Bisquick “just add water” package is a life saver for making quick biscuits.
I think Chick-fil-A chicken minis are good, but it’s pretty rare for us to go to CFA for breakfast.
We do have a couple of biscuit places in Lexington, and they are good.
Biscuits and gravy are not one of my faves, but Trav’s mom is known for her biscuits and gravy. There is a restaurant here that we go to pretty often for breakfast, and Hadley always orders the biscuits and gravy…and eats the gravy with a spoon!
The only dish I make that calls for buttermilk is my Irish Soda Bread that I make at St. Patrick’s Day.
5. Are there any weddings on your summer calendar? What’s your favorite part of a wedding/wedding reception?
We don’t have any weddings on our summer calendar. It is crazy to think there was a time in our life when all we did was go to weddings. One year, when we’d first started dating, Travis was in six weddings in one year!
This spring, one of my best friends got married, and it was a lovely backyard wedding.
We have a niece and a nephew that have recently gotten engaged, so my answer might be different if I was answering this same question for summer 2025.
My favorite part of a reception is seeing the bride and groom’s first dance.
When we got married in June 2025, I let Travis pick out the song as a surprise for the first dance. He chose “Someone Like You,” and I joked it was because at that time, Ashley Judd was around a lot more as a Kentucky fan…attending the basketball games…and she was in a movie by the same name.
Anyway, it’s a sweet song, so I appreciated the sentiment.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I saw memes like this floating around:
While it makes me chuckle, and honestly I don’t think much about the pay…I knew what I was signing up for…but, yes, if we need an appreciation week, it probably means we spend most of the year feeling underappreciated!
I did feel the love last week. Our PTSA, admin, and local businesses did spoil us. We got ice cream one day, and then two days I didn’t have to pack a lunch…that made me so happy…especially at the end of the school year when I’m over packing lunches.
This was a fun post to write; I love having topics where I can just write the first thing that comes to mind.
I know many of my readers are moms, but I also know that Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) can be very difficult for some.
When those days roll around, I truly do also think about those who are sad on those days. I’ve been the woman wanting to be a mom, and I’ve also been the mom really grateful for her three-year-old twins, but sad after a miscarriage. You just never know what people are going through or what they’ve experienced.
I’m really grateful for the thought and care that my kids and Travis show me on Mother’s Day. We have a few traditions which I appreciate, but I do miss the days of hand print gifts and snuggles.
This year, I slept in a bit (we all did), and I woke up to flowers, a card, and a gift.
Travis picked up Panera bagels, so we had those before heading to church. We joined our church five years ago on Mother’s Day. Life can get busy, but I appreciate when we have time to go to church, especially on Mother’s Day.
Recently, our church started doing name tags, and Hadley wanted to write my name tag:
How sweet, right?
After church, we came home for a bit. I noticed the two hanging ferns on the front porch. That’s my traditional gift which I really appreciate. I keep the ferns on the porch until Labor Day weekend. Every year, we seem to end up with a nest of baby birds in one of the ferns. I love that my Mother’s Day gift ends up being a spot for a mother to care for her babies until it’s time for them to spread their wings and fly. (I’m not ready for that actual symbolism of my own birds flying the nest yet!)
We got a quick pic (another tradition/miracle!)
We wanted to go somewhere for lunch where we could sit outside. We’d never been to the Burl Brewery, but it was really nice. They had the garage doors open, the sun was shining, the Kentucky baseball game was on, and they had flowers for moms!
I ordered the avocado toast, and it was delish.
The kids played pool for a bit…
…while Trav had a beer, and I enjoyed a grapefruit mimosa….served by one of my former students!
We were there for a couple of hours, and then we came home. I put my flowers in a vase and set up my NEW KINDLE! Thankfully, that was a seamless process. I’ve had my other Kindle for six or seven years, and it wasn’t holding a charge for very long and was slow to download. I had told Travis I wanted a new one, but that I’d get one this summer. I was pleasantly surprised!
Then, I sat on the front porch and called my mom. We’d sent her flowers, and I’m glad she enjoyed them.
Travis had moved the TV out to the back patio to finish watching the UK baseball game. So, after I hung up with my mom, I decided to go out back and finish my book.
The Many Lives of Mama Love was so good…very inspirational.
Then it was time for dinner. Travis grilled steaks, Hayden put the asparagus in the oven, and Hadley was in charge of the (mircowave) Bob Evans mashed potatoes. When she asked me to stir them at the midway point, I said, “No ma’am!”…and she said with exasperation, “Being a mom is SO HARD!” 😆
We had dinner on the patio. I forgot to snap a pic, but here’s an old photo….which was probably my Mother’s Day dinner last year. haha
Hadley had volleyball, so I took her. Then, when I came home, I decided to do a few of my “mom responsibilities” that I’d neglected throughout the day. I made a grocery list, swapped out the laundry and then tidied up a bit.
I picked Hadley up around 9:15, and we ended the day with ice cream!
Overall, it was a really great Mother’s Day. I saw so many friends sharing their kids’ high school prom pics this weekend, and a few have graduation coming up soon. It was hard for me not to think the next four years are going to fly by. Ok, enough about that. I think I will live in denial for a bit longer 😉
This month’s topic is…5 favorite and least favorite foods. I’m not sure why this post was so hard for me to write….maybe because I’m not too picky, so I guess I like most food and don’t dislike many foods?
Top 5 favorite foods:
So many great foods to choose from, but I narrowed my list down to these five:
Chips and queso: the best part about going to a Mexican restaurant (I love a good salsa too!)
Macaroni and cheese: Hadley gets her love of mac and cheese from me. I don’t make it very often, but I love homemade macaroni and cheese. This recipe is a little effort, but it’s oh so good!
Gnocchi: If we are at an Italian restaurant and gnocchi is on the menu, I will order it!
Green bean casserole: Well, I don’t think I had green bean casserole until moving to Kentucky and attending Trav’s family get togethers. I always think of green been casserole for Thanksgiving and Easter, but I try to make it a couple of other times throughout the year. The crunchy fried onions on top are the “chef’s kiss.”
Mint chocolate chip ice cream: My favorite ice cream flavor of all time.
Bonus: I love sushi. Now, I don’t eat all fish. I don’t love tuna, for example, but I will eat salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, crab and more.
I’m sure I’m forgetting so many great foods, but those were the first ones to pop in my head!
Top 5 least favorite foods:
Oh…I do have a few least favorite foods:
Mayo: Absolutely not. I’ve never liked mayo and never will. If a recipes calls for mayo, I ain’t making it. I don’t even know if my kids have ever had mayo since we don’t have it at home.
Yogurt: I want to like yogurt so badly…I know it’s a great source of protein and an easy breakfast, but I just can’t do it. I was always proud of myself as a mom that my kids liked mayo when they were little. They still like it, but don’t ask me to buy it often.
Tomato: I don’t like tomatoes. They don’t taste like much to me and the juice is too runny. Again, I don’t know that my kids have had many tomatoes besides salsa.
Oysters: I know many people don’t like oysters, but Travis and Hayden do. When we go on vacay, Hadley and I hate it when they want to hit up the oyster happy hour.
Pimento cheese: I know it’s a southern thing, so I guess I didn’t grow up eating it. I tried it once, and I just can’t do it.
Coleslaw was another food that came to mind as one I don’t like.
Next month, our topic is also about food…but it’s foods to make for someone else.
I can’t wait to see what others share for favorites and least favorite foods. I’m sure there are some I could have added to both lists but forgot.
After today, only one more Monday of the school year…I think I can, I think I can!
Wow! This week feels like it flew by. Honestly, we had less going on in the evenings thanks to some rain, but this week still really seemed like a quick one.
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorite.
Well, I never got around to sharing about the Kentucky Oaks races last Friday, so that’s what today’s blog post is all about!
It’s definitely a favorite tradition.
In true Jen fashion, I like to wait until the last minute to figure out what I’m going to wear.
By now, I have a few fascinators in my collection (and a friend who is always willing to share what she has), but I picked up this bright pink one at Macys on Thursday. My dress is the “Tatum” from Shop Style Your Senses, and my purse and heels are Amazon.
A quick selfie before my friends picked me up.
Travis always goes to the Thurby (Thursday before Derby) races, so he’s already in Louisville.
We met up with him and headed to Churchill Downs. I was very nervous about the weather because our seats were at the first turn and not covered! There were some showers throughout the day, but it ended up being overcast more than rainy.
Midway through the day, there is a “survivors walk” for the Breast Cancer survivors, and pink is definitely the color theme for Oaks.
The “Lily” is the drink of the Kentucky Oaks.
My friend Megan!
Overcast skies and a sloppy track!
After a few races, we walked around a bit and got a bite to eat. After Covid, the food and drinks are all inclusive with the ticket which makes everything so convenient.
We found a covered seating area because it started to rain a bit. Then, we walked around a bit more.
The new paddock area is amazing. We walked around up top…
I didn’t get a picture on my own, but ESPN shared this one on Facebook. The paddock area is really pretty!
After that, we met up with some friends and then made our way to a covered box. One thing about Travis is that he will always figure things out, and he found us some seating where we would for sure stay dry.
We watched the rest of the races, and had a few more drinks and food. They had cheesecake on a stick…but I forgot to get a pic! It was so good.
We snapped a group pic…
…before I placed a bet on Gin Gin in the Kentucky Oaks.
She did not win (win!).
After that race, it was time to head home. We knew traffic would be crazy, and we needed to get home to check on the kids.
The main rain happened right as we were leaving…enough so that Megan and I pulled out our ponchos for the walk to the car. Every year, we get pretty lucky with parking as one of Trav’s clients owns a parking lot right by the track, but it’s still a bit of a walk. This was the first year, I brought some sandals to wear when not wearing heels, and I’m glad I did. I wore my sandals for the walk to and from the car, and that made all the difference in the world.
I wish that I’d gotten a pic of us wearing our ponchos. haha
We navigated traffic and made it home around 8:00. After we checked on the kids, the four of us went out to dinner which was nice. Then, we were ready to be home and go to bed.
I’ve been to Oaks off and on through the years, but I think this was my fourth Oaks in a row. It’s a fun tradition that I’m glad we make happen.
Derby:
Derby on Saturday was so low-key that I don’t even have any photos.
Did you see the photo finish though? What a race!
We took it easy most of Saturday which was so nice. Trav’s boss called with two tickets to Derby, but we were so tired (and besides Thursday and Friday, Travis was in Louisville on Wednesday too). Also, Hayden had a race, so we made the decision to stay home.
Travis watched the races, placed a few bets and made some work calls throughout the day.
After Hayden’s race, we headed to our friends’ house as they hosted a little neighborhood get together.
Overall, it was a low-key day which was very much needed after a long Friday.
Per usual, my mom hosted her Kentucky Derby party back in KC, and had quite the turn out. She’s collected some cute Derby decorations through the years. The pics are always fun to see with the winners and their money and the losers with their loser cups. haha
Oaks and Derby are definitely fun traditions here in the Bluegrass State!
Share Our Lives:
On Monday, we have our monthly Share Our Lives post. This month’s topic is “5 Favorite and Least Favorite Foods.” We’d love to have you join us.
We have a busy Friday night, but then not too much going on tomorrow. Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I’m hoping we can go to church and maybe out for lunch.
This month’s topic is let’s look…our summer closet staples.
Sandals:
After spring break, as long as the sun is out (no matter the temp!), I’m probably wearing sandals.
These Birks continue to be my fave! I bought them two summers ago, and they continue to be the first sandal I turn to time and time again.
I have some faves from Amazon too.
The rose gold double buckle sandals are another “go to” pair for me. Hadley has them in white.
The pink comfort slides I mostly wear when it’s raining, to the pool, or out in the yard.
These gold sandals are perfect to wear with dresses and easy to pack.
*I did size up one size on all three of these.
If you need dressier sandal, I bought these two years ago, and they are comfy for a heel. (I went up half a size on these.)
I wore them to the Kentucky Oaks last Friday.
Last week, I was at Target, and saw these strappy sandals. I have a pair that I got from Amazon a couple of years ago, and I love them, but they aren’t in stock anymore. These are just like them, so I snagged them right up, and was excited for the price! (20% off right now, and just under $11) I’ve worn them twice this week, and they pass the “teacher test” for footwear.
Light weight sets, dresses, and rompers:
SSYS continues to be a favorite place of mine to shop. Their crepe two piece set from last summer is perfect. You can wear the top or shorts with other pieces, the fabric is so light, and it’s an easy “throw on and go” set.
Last week, they released the spring version, and I can’t wait for it to get here. I think the price on this is a little higher, but I know I will wear it so much.
Dresses are easy to wear in the hot days of summer. A couple of years ago, I made one of our hall closets, my dress closet. That’s how many dresses I have and love.
While I’m still not “sold” that a romper is my most flattering look, I did get this one last summer, and wore it quite a bit.
Belt bags:
As you can tell from the pics above, this belt bag/cross body purse was one of my faves for being out and about in the summer.
I also love this one too, and have had it for a couple of years.
Leggings and tanks:
Again, SSYS has many of my favorite tanks and leggings, but I do have some favorite leggings and tanks from Amazon too.
Hat:
I often wear a ball cap in the summer, but this hat from Nordstrom is one of my faves.
I bought it in 2020, so it doesn’t seem to be in stock, but this one and this one look pretty similar!
I have a couple of favorite swimsuits from Amazon. This one shoulder was new this year for fall break, and I LOVE it. I also still turn to this swimsuit (I have two patterns) that I’ve had for three years. Both come in so many colors and patterns.
Cover ups:
These three swim cover ups continue to be my faves:
My absolute favorite is this blue one that I also have in navy. The other two are a little thicker and longer, but also great.
Shorts:
I honestly don’t wear a ton of shorts in the summer, but I do have a couple of denim pairs, and I turn to this black pair from SSYS time and time again. I think SSYS is sharing this year’s version of the shorts next week.
So those are my summer closet staples.
Once I’m out of school, I’m typically in my pjs, athleisure, or a swimsuit/cover up. Oh…I can’t wait for summer days…and to be tan again!
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This was a WordPress prompt a while back, and it had me taking a trip down memory lane…
Look at me in 2002 in my classroom my first year teaching…that’s a big ol’ computer, printer, and floppy disk holder!
Through the years, technology has really changed how we teach. All of my classrooms from my first fifteen years of teaching still had an overhead projector.
My first few years, the kids mostly learned a from textbooks and worksheets.
My previous school was in a smaller district, and they did incorporate more technology before a lot of the larger districts. After my first couple of years at that school, they added on to their building, and my classroom was in the new wing. My classroom had an electronic (Smart) whiteboard that I used pretty often. Also, students had chromebooks before the Covid days.
Now, I’m in a larger district, and through the years, most of the classrooms had the Smart boards, and then last year, we all got interactive flat panels, and it’s another thing to learn!
I still love my regular white board, and still write on it most days.
During Covid, most (all?) districts became 1:1 with technology, and we all became acquainted with Zoom.
We still have some meetings and professional development opportunities on Zoom. Today, I actually have a PD on our new textbooks via Zoom.
Because of their computers, students have easy access to be able to type their papers, do research, and turn in assignments.
Many online resources include:
Canvas
Google: classroom, docs, and slides
Online textbook (I still have a class set in my room which is my preferred method. That being said, at least online is available for students who are absent or who didn’t finish a class assignment) Another thing I appreciate about online textbooks is that students can use the “read” feature to have the text read to them. Honestly, as a teacher, I appreciate that feature…especially when reading Shakespeare!!
No Red Ink – checks for plagarism
Students can easily access and check their grades (even though they don’t do that often)
Email to correspond with teachers
There are so many benefits to what we have thanks to technology that help keep our kids engaged.
Unfortunately, students feel like they have to be entertained all the time. As a teacher, we can plan engaging lessons thanks to sites like:
IXL
Blooket
Newsela
Kahoot
Nearpod
Flipgrid
Quizlet
There are also downfalls to technology, and students being off task because of chromebooks. Don’t even get me started on AI!
Post Covid, many teachers still relied on online learning, but now I’m seeing most teachers split the difference and have some online assignments and some paper assignments.
Overall, teachers do spend less time having to make copies these days which is nice.
I’m still “old school” when it comes to planning. I look forward to buying my new desk calendar and lesson plan book every year. The past couple of years I’ve used Happy Planner stickers to spruce up my calendar pages.
Looking back on my 22 years in education, many things have changed. I think I started teaching right as technology (computers, anyway) started being classrooms.
My first couple of years teaching, I still received a phone call via the phone tree for a snow day. Of course, for years, that information has been on the news, but now we all receive automated phone calls and texts…even the students.
We now have digital hall and tardy passes, there are cameras all throughout the building, we can document parent contacts easily, submit paperwork and so much more now that we have greater technology. As teachers, we can share resources easier as well.
Students now take the ACT and other standardized tests online.
I run my school’s after school tutoring, and just this month, stipends became electronic. I used to lose about thirty minutes every other Friday tracking down paper stipends, getting them signed, scanned and submitted. Now, I can approve everything in a few clicks.
Honestly, most everything I listed is just the “tip of the technology in education iceberg.”
I do think that technology has many benefits in education and technology sure has changed my job. In some ways it’s made it easier, and in other ways, we have other battles now because of it. (Like AI, don’t even get me started on cellphones). I have at least eight more years left in education, and I’m sure more changes in technology will come. They’ll have to continue to “teach this old dog new tricks!”
I like when topics turn in to a “stroll down memory lane.”
How was your weekend? We had a good one…mostly centered around the Kentucky Oaks and Derby festivities taking place…more on that later in the weel.
Today, I’m linking up with Tanya to share about my Amazon purchases this month.
Here are my purchases this month:
Well, this jacket was actually purchased last month before our trip to Washington, DC, but I wanted to wear it before sharing. I have a longer rain coat from Target that I’ve had for years, but for our trip, I wanted a light-weight jacket that was waterproof to wear with pants/jeans.
This one is cute, and I like that it has the drawstring to cinch at the waist if you want.
After we finished putting Hadley’s cabinet together, I thought a candle would be cute to add a little glow to her room. We only used one from this three pack, but it’s been a good touch to her room, and the remote comes in handy.
We all like this Core Power protein shake, so Travis bought two packs of the chocolate because Amazon had a better price than Kroger.
I saw Tina (@to_mimishousewego) share this scrub stick for black heads/pores, and I thought it would be good for the kids to try. Hayden’s been using it a bit, and anything to get him to take care of his skin is a win in my book.
When I got my pedicure a few weeks ago, I chose Arigato from Tokyo. Thankfully, my pedicures tend to last a while, but I wanted to have it in case I needed to touch up my pedicure which I just did over the weekend.
I’m still using this sunless tanner (Hadley too) that I’ve been using for almost two years…
I misplaced a pair of my sunglasses, and I thought this pair was cute. I’ve worn them a few times, and Hadley approves! They are currently 50% off on a lightning deal.
Admittedly, I have quite a few purses, but they are mostly cross body or clutches. I know how it is at Oaks trying to navigate crowds, holding on to things like the racing form or a drink, so I wanted a purse that was still small, but that I could put on my wrist if need be.
This one is pretty, is super soft, and big enough to hold just what I need.
(FYI- I bought these heels two years ago, and they are pretty comfy. I did size up a half size)
So those are my purchases this month…per usual, a little bit of everything!
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How was your week? We had amazing weather, but I feel like the temps heated up quickly! It was nice to be outside a bit more, go for walks, and enjoy some time on my front porch.
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are some favorites from the week:
Well, I know I share about track every week, but this really is a fun season (of track…and of life), and I can’t say enough how much I love that track is the one thing they both still do.
Friday night, I got this sweet pic of Hadley cheering Hayden on as he ran the 3200, finishing with a state qualifying time.
Don’t get me wrong…there are many times they don’t get along, but I do think they encourage each other more often than not.
Hadley has had her eye on the prize trying to run a state qualifying time in the 200m, and she’s accomplished that the past couple of meets.
Friday night was a late one, but my mom got this pic of the kids after the meet, and I think it’s a good one!
The last cotillion dance was a fun one! Hadley’s dress was my favorite one she’s worn so far. It’s the “fun is calling”dress from Hello Molly, and it comes in a variety of colors.
The moms of the girls in this group have shared some dress stories…some dresses never arriving, wrong material, not what they ordered, etc.
Thankfully, for these dances, we’ve had lots of luck from Hello Molly and Lulus. (FYI for returns, Lulus will give you a full refund if return within the window of time…but Hello Molly only does store credit. Believe me, I learned that the hard way. haha)
I stopped by Aldi’s for a few snacks, and this “charcuterie party platter” was a hit.
My mom came to visit last week, and we celebrated her birthday a bit early. I was going to order a bundt cake, but I thought an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins sounded good.
It was pretty and tasted delish.
Smiles and ready for cake…
I shared some new book trackers and added them to my Instagram highlight.
These have been a fun and creative outlet for me.
Feel free to use them to share what you are reading! Tag me if you do. 🙂
I ordered this in early spring, and I was excited to wear it yesterday now that the weather is warmer. It’s the “Taylor” dress, and while sizes do seem limited, there are a few colors. I wear my typical size large, so I think they do a great job running true to size with what they design.
Favorite Mom Meme:
Honestly, I am surprised that I don’t feel like we have more laundry than we do. Sunday continues to be laundry day, and everyone usually has one load. One thing that still is an issue is getting the laundry put away! The kids put their own clothes away, but tend to be on their own timelines for that. haha!
Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:
I’m sure I share this every year, but the week of Derby is big around here…even at school…especially elementary schools.
The kids made these hats in kindergarten, and were so excited to show them to me when they got home.
Weekly Recap:
Here are my posts from the week in case you missed one:
We have a slight break from sports this weekend, but today is the Kentucky Oaks, and tomorrow is the “most exciting two minutes in sports” is when the Kentucky Derby horses “run for the roses.”
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