Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites {#205}

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

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. 🙂

Here are a couple that I made for this month:

How cute is my SSYS dress?

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:

What are your weekend plans?

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.”

Have a great weekend.

Friday Favorites, Kids

Friday Favorites {#204}

Posted on April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

How was your week? Ours was good, but I think the end of the school year fatigue is setting in!

As always, I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

Track meets!

Friday night, Hayden ran in a very competitive mile race in Louisville during the Eastern Relays meet.

Hayden came in 3rd with a PR for the mile.

Since I wasn’t there, and Travis is too busy cheering/coaching him, I loved seeing some professional photos of the race.

Hayden sent me this pic which made me smile.

While Travis was with Hayden in Louisville, Hadley was running in a meet in Lexington. She ran the 400 and had a PR as well as the 4×200 which had a state qualifying time. The Friday night track meets can go past 10:00, so we were happy she was finished running by 8:30.

On Monday night, she ran the 100m dash for the first time ever, and won her heat and came in 3rd overall. She was happy with that run.

Over the weekend, she had a volleyball tournament. Her coach had her play libero for the first time, and Hadley was excited for that opportunity. She typically plays back row, but the libero can be subbed in and out with more freedom and gets to play a bit more.

Her team saw some tough competition, but still made it to the gold bracket. They had a fun weekend.

I saw this on Facebook, and loved it. What a cute idea for a book display this time of the year.

My trusty slow cooker that I’ve had for years had to be replaced. The insert cracked quite a while ago, but it was finally time for a new one. I ordered this one for Drew Barrymore’s Walmart line, and so far I like it.

I drink a few protein shakes a week, and I usually stick with the Premier Protein brand. We’ve tried Core Power recently, and the kids like it too. Honestly, the chocolate tastes like chocolate milk…so good, so we ordered a couple of packs from Amazon since our Kroger doesn’t always have it.

Travis and I were able to get to Keeneland yesterday afternoon which was nice. The temps were cool, but the sun was shining…and he “broke even” on the day which is a win in my book. 😆

Remember the Lego flowers I gave Hadley for Valentine’s Day because she thought they’d be cute in her room?! Turns out…Hadley doesn’t like putting the Lego flowers together. My mom saved the day. The bouquet turned out really cute.

Favorite Mom Meme:

Well, this one doesn’t make me laugh…but it is relatable. *sigh*

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

This pic from 2014 has always been a fave. Hadley having no boundaries…and Hayden wishing she had some!

Weekly Recap:

Here are my posts from the week in case you missed one:

ABC’s of Spring

Wednesday hodgePodge

Monthly Musings

What’s been the best part of your week? See you back here on Monday!

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites {#203}

Posted on April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

This week, I feel like we’ve gotten into more of a routine which has been nice, but we all definitely have school-itis…and are ready for the weekend.

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

The kids’ track season is finally in full swing.

Last Friday night, the kids had their first meet (after the first two modified meets were cancelled) in the cold temps! I had to wear my heaviest winter coat and gloves most of the time!

Per tradition, I got a quick pic before we headed to the meet.

What a night. They ran four races. Hayden had two PR’s and state qualifying times in the 1600 and 800. Hadley ran the 200 and 400 and had a PR and state qualifying time in the 400.

Hadley and I left before Hayden’s last race because it was getting late and she had a volleyball tournament the next morning.

At an invitational meet, the top three athletes in each event get medals. The kids got them earlier this week. Hadley was 3rd in both of her events, and was excited to show me her medals. Hayden’s medals are in the bottom of his backpack, I’m sure.

Hadley’s volleyball team played well this past weekend.

They played on Saturday and Sunday and ended up the runners up in the gold bracket. We still have a few tournaments left, but this club season is close to wrapping up.

The highlight of my weekend was going to my friend Sarah’s wedding. It was so nice to be reunited with friends and celebrate Sarah and her new husband on their big day.

The difference in weather in less than 24 hours was incredible. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine.

Hadley and Sarah’s daughter have been friends since birth. Their birthdays are five days apart, and they grew up going to the same sitter until they started school.

The boys were busy, so we had a girls’ day at the wedding.

After Hadley’s volleyball games on Sunday, she went to Rupp Arena with friends for the press conference for the new UK basketball coach, Mark Pope. She had a good time.

We had more track this week with beautiful weather on Monday and Wednesday for their meets.

Hadley ran the anchor leg of the 4×100, and they ran a qualifying time for state and were close to breaking the school record.

Needless to say, we’ve had fun watching them run, and the season has just started.

On Wednesday, the kids had their annual checkups. Since they were little, we’ve always gone for ice cream afterwards. They didn’t let me forget this treat.

Last night, Hayden’s coach had the basketball banquet to wrap up the season. While the season has been over for a bit and a few couldn’t make it, it was nice to celebrate the boys one more time.

They ended up in the gym hooping it up at the end, but did let us get one more pic. These boys are a special group for the coach because his first year was as their 6th grade coach, and now he’s the head coach.

Favorite Mom Meme:

Y’all, this week has been hard. While we are in a good routine, we are tired in the morning.

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

On the left, was the first track meet of the kids’ 6th grade season. Of course they are older and look different, but obviously Hayden has changed quite a bit! They’ve grown into those jackets.

Weekly Recap:

After a slow start to the week, I had a couple of posts towards the end:

DC Part 3

Thursday Thoughts

What are your weekend plans? We have more track and volleyball on the schedule, but I am thankful that we don’t have to wake up super early tomorrow.

Thanks for reading,

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites {#202}

Posted on April 12, 2024April 11, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

TGIF! We survived the first week back after break. Of course, it helped that we didn’t have school on Monday! We did have a good week, but it was a rainy one around here.

I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

Monday was the Solar Eclipse day, and it was nice to have one more day of break. I guess because of the eclipse, we didn’t have school. One of Hadley’s best friends had her birthday party that day, and these girls had lunch while viewing the eclipse and then enjoying some cake! I think they had a great time.

Meanwhile…Hayden and I kept checking out the eclipse as the sun dodged in and out of the clouds. We were finally able to catch the eclipse a couple of times. Our area was at 96% coverage, and it was neat to see.

I saw this meme on Monday, and it made me laugh!

Hayden was “bored” the other day and organized our fridge. He sent this pic to our family group text:

Of course, I appreciate the effort, but I told him to maybe check out his bedroom too. haha

Also, please don’t judge the White Claw/Truly inventory. Most of these are from last summer. haha

He even unpacked my favorite snacks!

One of the things on my spring break “to do” list was to watch We Were the Lucky Ones on Hulu. I loved the book, and it was one of my Top 5 reads in 2021.

The series is so good, and I’m caught up on the episodes. There are two more to go I think.

Before our DC trip, I bought some new tennis shoes. My back was starting to bother me a bit, and when that happens, I usually realize that my tennis shoes are over a year old. I can say after logging many miles walking around DC and doing some at home workouts this week, I really do like these shoes.

I got mine at DSW, but I couldn’t find them on the website, but found them on the New Balance site.

It’s track season, and I was hoping to be able to say that the kids out running on the track is a favorite but… the first meet was supposed to be on Wednesday, and it was rained out. Yesterday was supposed to be the second meet of the season, but it was also rained out.

Fingers crossed the rain moves out by tonight’s invitational meet.

Favorite Mom Meme:

When they take out the trash without me asking, I know something is up! haha

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

I feel like I went my whole life without ever hearing about a solar eclipse, but my kids have experienced two in a matter of seven years.

The 2017 solar eclipse was spent making crafts and hanging with friends after school was called off.

No crafts for the 2024 eclipse although now I’m realizing that was a missed opportunity!

Weekly Recap:

I had a full week of posting:

What are your weekend plans? Besides track on the calendar, Hadley has a volleyball tournament this weekend, and we have a wedding to attend. Thankfully, I think the sun is actually going to shine this weekend.

Thanks for reading,

Friday Favorites, Holidays, Travel

Friday Favorites {#201}

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

Well, the last Friday of break sure hits different.

That being said, I am happy to be home and sleeping in my bed after a few nights away for spring break.

I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

This is basically “Friday Favorites: Easter/DC Edition” recapping last weekend and then sharing a couple of pics from our few days in DC.

Easter:

Last Saturday morning the kids dyed a dozen eggs per tradition. They still have a good time doing this…but I’m the only one that eats hard boiled eggs. haha

Saturday evening, we went to our friends’ house for dinner and egg hunt for the kids.

I brought pasta salad and this cute cake from Kroger.

There are plenty of little kids in this group, so the big kids were warned to not hog all the eggs…but everyone had a good time.

Sunday morning, I put the kids’ Easter baskets out. When they woke up, they looked for the eggs, had breakfast, and went through their Easter baskets.

Then, we went to church. My favorite part of Easter service is when the little kids walk down the aisle to flower the cross.

The dogwoods (I think?) were in bloom this year (they weren’t last year!), so we took a couple of pics…

…a family one too…before heading home.

We packed up the car and drove to Charlottesville, VA to pit stop for the night.

On the drive, I made my April book trackers, and saved them to an Instagram highlight. Here’s one of them:

DC:

We were in DC Monday-Thursday, and had a great time. Shew! DC is a lot of work – planning, walking, etc…but we did a lot.

We took a night time monument tour Monday night.

The cherry blossoms were still in bloom, and Hadley snapped this pic on rainy Wednesday.

I’m sure I will recap our trip. We were able to see quite a bit, but, of course, there is still so much more to see and do.

*While we were gone, our area got severe storms with confirmed tornadoes nearby. All is good in our neck of the woods, but others close by lost power and had trees down. I received a few messages; thanks for checking in.

Favorite Mom Meme:

Today, all I’m asking of my kids is that they get their suitcases unpacked! I need to give myself that same pep talk.

Weekly Recap:

This week, I still had a few posts to share:

Prime Purchases

March Workouts

Pinned on Pinterest

Share Our Lives:

On Monday, we’re having our April Share Our Lives post. The topic is Favorite Make Up and Hair Products. We’d love to have you link up and join us.

What are your weekend plans? I’m going to savor the last few days of break. As much as I love a trip, you know I love getting back home. I hope to have some downtime to unpack and get my life in order as we prep to go back to school. That being said, we also have Monday off because of the eclipse.

Spring break…the gift that keeps on giving!

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites {#200}

Posted on March 29, 2024March 30, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

While I’m always happy to see Friday, this is a great Friday because in a few short hours it will be spring break time!

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are my favorites from the week:

It’s a pretty short list, but my first favorite is that we finished up Hadley’s room.

The IKEA cabinet we’d been waiting on was finally back in stock. Of course, it was back in stock the week after we were in Cincinnati and visited IKEA. Oh well.

Travis put it together last weekend…

…and while my mom was here visiting, she used some of the leftover wallpaper to add a little character to the cabinet.

Once we were putting some of Hadley’s odds and ends in the cabinet, we decided to leave out the bottom shelf, so my Gma’s jewelry box/mirror would fit.

I’ve updated the “Bedroom Refresh” post to include the cabinet photos and info.

*one more update*

I’d forgotten we bought these knobs to add a touch of color. We did have to buy different screw to make them work for this cabinet, but they were a cute finishing touch.

I’m so pleased with how Hadley’s room turned out. The update is a blessing and a curse because now she loves her room (and her bed!) more than ever!

Between volleyball games last weekend, we had pizza for lunch two days in a row. Smashing Tomato has brick oven pizza which is my favorite. Sometimes it’s easy to feel like I need to run errands between her games or run home and take care of chores, but sometimes it’s also nice to just hang out for an hour

Hadley’s team played so well last weekend. They lost a couple of sets, but they were always so close. They ended up playing two games on Sunday and winning the silver bracket of the tournament. They were excited to earn some hardware for their hard work!

I got a pedicure this week, and I chose a new (to me) color: OPI: Arigato from Tokyo. I really like it!

This TikTok popped up in my Instagram feed. Y’all – is this true? I really didn’t know this either…and we toast a lot of things.

I started a new book this week. Kristin Hannah’s The Women, and it’s living up to the hype. It’s so good.

Hadley was looking for something to wear for Easter as well as a couple of other occasions, and we stumbled upon this romper. It’s too cute. She plans on wearing it for Easter with a cardigan. The romper is currently 25% off right now!

Favorite Mom Meme:

First, I couldn’t find the spoons, and now we seem to be running low on butter knives. Where do they all go?!?

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday

Easter edition! A few of my favorite pics through the years…

Weekly Recap:

I had a few posts this week…Memes, March books and Musings!

Monday Memes

March Books

Monthly Musings

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a lovely Easter.

Even with spring break next week, I still plan on sharing a few posts…starting with my Prime Purchases on Monday.

Thanks for reading,

Friday Favorites, Meals and Recipes

Friday Favorites {#199}

Posted on March 22, 2024March 21, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

TGIF…am I right? I think I’ve gone most of my life without actually saying that phrase, and now I really feel like I’m living for the weekends. The month before spring break always has me hanging on for dear life.

As always, I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

Thanks for indulging me this week, as I “celebrated” this blogging milestone. I’ve had fun looking back on posts and sharing those recaps this week.

WordPress even gave me a virtual “pat on the back.”

On Saturday, Travis and I finally had a quick coffee date before Hadley’s volleyball games.

Last Saturday, my brother and his family came over for corned beef, cabbage, and Irish soda bread.

The meal was a hit!

Hadley had games on Saturday and Sunday, but with Sunday being St. Patrick’s Day, most of the teams were looking pretty festive!

On Sunday, I had a quick errand at my favorite book store. I wish I could have stayed longer!

I picked up one of these bunny plants at Trader Joe’s last year, and I couldn’t resist getting another one this year.

One of Hayden’s Christmas gifts was this “plunge tub.” Like we need more thing in the garage…haha

He’s been using it though! I have to commend him for his dedication.

Favorite Foods:

Well, besides corned beef and cabbage, we had a couple of other delicious meals this week.

I tried two new recipes, and they were a hit.

Sunday night, I made this easy pasta dinner.

Then, Wednesday night, I made Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas, and we had leftovers last night.

Friday Funny:

If you don’t follow @walksauce42_ on Instagram, you should check him out. He’s too funny. I’ve reposted a couple of his reels in my Insta stories…and they always make me chuckle.

Favorite Kid Quote:

Since we adopted Homer, we don’t know his exact birthday. Hayden mentioned that Homer is almost five, and I said he probably is actually five based on how old he was when we adopted him in June of 2019.

Hayden said, “Wow! He’s 35 (in dog years), and he still sleeps in his parents’ room!” 😆

Favorite Mom Meme:

Not to name names in my house, but rhymes with “badly.”

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

I love this Facebook memory from 2014. Hayden wearing Trav’s shirt from when he was a kid while shining a “spotlight” on his food using his flashlight. He’d told me he was “inspecting” his dinner!

I never had time for a blog post, but Amazon is having their “Spring Sale” now through Monday. I’ve been highlighting some of my favorite Amazon items this month in my Instagram stories, but I will try to share a few more favorite sales as well.

Weekly Recap:

I had five blog posts this week! Who am I?! 😆

I hope you have a great weekend.

Friday Favorites, Uncategorized

Friday Favorites {#198}

Posted on March 15, 2024March 14, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

How was your week? Ours was good, and it’s really starting to feel like the slide into spring break time of the year. We still have a couple of weeks to go, but we can do it. (At least that’s what I’m telling myself)

This week was different for me because on Tuesday, all of our sophomores and juniors took the ACT, so it was a busy day at school. Then, my allergies caught up with me and turned into a sinus infection, so I was sick on Wednesday. Today, teachers have a work day, but the students get the day off. It was just a different kind of week, and I felt like this:

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

Our weekend trip to Cincinnati was a good one. The Bailey Zimmerman concert was fun, and we enjoyed the pretty city and good food while we were there too.

Breakfast on the way out of town was a favorite as well. So many delicious options.

How cute is this Walmart $5 votive candle holder? I made a quick Walmart trip last weekend, and saw this egg nest votive and couldn’t resist…buying two! I can’t find it on Walmart.com, but they were in the seasonal/dollar section when you first walk in the door. I know all Walmarts are different…haha…but kind of like the Target “dollar spot” area…but of Walmart.

Anyway, I “styled” them two ways. One on the kitchen table with a flameless candle and “grass” that I use for the kids’ Easter baskets.

In the living room, I used the other one with a small votive candle that I picked up at Ikea.

The reason I went to Walmart was to look for these Joy Spun pjs. They come in so many cute patterns, the material is so soft, and they are perfect for spring/summer.

I 10/10 recommend.

I change out my candles seasonally, and I have a shelf in our hall closet where I keep my candles. I received this one (Lavender Marshmallow) during the Christmas secret Santa exchange with Trav’s family. I knew it would be the perfect springtime candle, so I put it away until now.

Did you know that when burning your candle for the first time, you are supposed to burn it for the length of time as is the width ? So, this one is a little over three inches wide, so I burned it for three hours the first time.

I guess this just ensures that the candle starts off being burned evenly? And…when I said, “did you know that you are supposed to…” I think I saw this tip on TikTok. haha

Full Swing season 2 is out, and I love it. I like reality TV, but I especially like the shows that follow athletes. I’ve watched the first few episodes this week.

I know I’ve shared these Amazon eye gels/masks before, but only this week did I read the tip on the package about putting them in the fridge for extra soothing. Especially with my sinus issues this week, the extra cool eye gels in the morning have been life changing!!

This weekend, we’ll be indulging in favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes…like “leprechaun” pancakes…

…and corned beef, cabbage, and Irish soda bread.

Favorite Kid Quote:

Last week, Hadley was so excited because she’d worked hard and earned a great grade on her Algebra 1 exam. She said, “Mom, I am eating up school…& leaving no crumbs.” 😆

We’re proud of how hard she is working, and she is just so funny sometimes.

Favorite Mom Meme:

Lack of time management (x 2) might be what sends me over the edge. Ugh.

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

St. Patrick’s Day edition:

A look back with my favorite little leprechauns!

Weekly Recap:

I had a couple of posts this week:

Share Our Lives

Cinci Concert Recap

What are your weekend plans? Hadley has a volleyball tournament. She hasn’t had one in about a month, and while it makes for a hectic weekend, I’ve missed watching her play.

I’m sure Trav and Hayden will be glued to the TV cheering for the CATS in the SEC tournament.

Thanks for reading!

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites {#197}

Posted on March 8, 2024March 7, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

How was your week? Ours was pretty good, but it felt difficult to get in a routine. Hayden was under the weather a bit, we had one late night of basketball, and Hadley had one late night of volleyball. It just felt like every time I went to sit down, someone needed something or someone needed picked up. haha!

Anyway, I’m really looking forward to the weekend!

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are my favorites from the week:

My mom came to visit, and brought all the Super Bowl goods. The kids received Super Bowl t-shirts a couple of weeks ago, but she brought me a mug…

…and an updated garden flag!

I made March reading trackers last week, and they are in my Instagram highlight if you want to use them to share what you are reading. I really enjoy using Canva to make these. My goal is to make new ones every month.

A little bit of luck…

…and a little bit of spring colors…

Speaking of “trackers,” have you seen the new CBS show Tracker?

I’ve watched the first few episodes, and I really like it. It stars Justin Hartley from This is Us!

This little corner of my living room makes me happy. It feels like a bit of spring.

The cute bunnies from Walmart, and the pink hydrangeas from Trader Joe’s make it nice and “springy.”

Favorite Mom Meme:

Well, I only have two teenagers, and I did get an epidural, but I still feel this one deeply!

Share our Lives:

On Monday, we have our monthly Share Our Lives, and we’re sharing: 5 Items You Can’t Live Without.

We’d love to have you join us!

Weekly Recap:

Here are my posts from the week in case you missed one:

Prime Purchases

Currently

February Workouts

What are your weekend plans? We don’t have much tonight, but we have a very busy Saturday full of fun.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Friday Favorites, Kids

Friday Favorites {#196}

Posted on March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday. Also, it’s March 1st. Wow! February both felt like the longest and the shortest month!

I hope you’ve had a great week.

As always, I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Before I get to today’s post, I wanted to say thanks for all the love for Hadley’s post last Friday. She read the comments and smiled! Let me know if you have any topics you’d like her to share about in the future.

Here are some favorites from the week:

Fave Pics:

It’s hard to believe that Hayden’s last middle school basketball season is almost over.

Last week, we got the professional photos back, and they were so good. I like this one…

…but of course I love seeing my boy smile.

Last week, was the last home game, so they had 8th grade night for the boys. A couple of the team moms are amazing, and put together a really nice celebration for the boys. Hadley’s favorite part of the “goody bag” was the “fat head” of Hayden. haha

The middle school years have felt both long and short. Hayden’s grown so much over the past couple of years, both literally and figuratively, and it was nice to celebrate him (and this team)

Last weekend, was the 8th grade tournament, so we had a busy weekend of basketball.

Fave show:

Well, I dragged it out as long as a I could. I didn’t want to see it end, so I paced myself watching the 6th and final season of The Crown.

It ended nicely, but I wish there was one more season to recap the last few years.

Fave Moment:

I didn’t have to cook Sunday night! We went to Tony’s, a steakhouse in downtown Lex, for dinner…just the four of us.

Let me tell you…Hadley ordered the filet mignon without batting an eye. Whereas, Hayden always says things are too expensive, and wondered if they had “fish and chips” on the menu. 😆

He settled on splitting a steak and some sides with Travis.

I got the “Rig-a-Tony,” and it was pretty good.

Favorite Foods:

Speaking of food…I tried a couple new recipes this week, and the kids loved both of them.

I made this stir fry on Monday night. I did do a pound and a half of ground turkey instead of just one pound. I wanted to make sure I had enough to take for lunch a couple of days.

This Pizza Pasta bake was delish too. I made enough for 8×11 casserole dish rather than 8×8 size. Again, I wanted to make sure we had enough leftovers.

Am I the only one who didn’t know about the Cool Wrap at Chick-fil-A? It’s so good. I drizzled some of the avocado lime ranch dressing on it which made it even better. I had a professional learning/planning meeting on Monday, and this is what I ordered. I had half of one yesterday for lunch too.

Favorite Find:

I saw these cute colorful bunnies on Amazon, and knew that I “had” to have them. I think this weekend I will go ahead and decorate for Easter since I don’t decorate for St. Patrick’s Day.

Favorite Kid Quote:

Hadley was telling us a story about something funny that happened at school. She said, “I crackled,” and I looked at her…and we both started laughing. I guess “crackled” is a combo of “cackled” and “cracked up.” 😄

Favorite Mom Meme:

Well, I feel like this applies more to having little kids, but it’s still so true.

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday

It’s hard to believe that Hayden has been playing basketball for over ten years.

With high school next year, I don’t know what he might decide to play, so I will cherish the basketball memories while I can.

Weekly Recap:

Here are my post this week in case you missed one:

What are your weekend plans? Overall, we don’t have much going on which is very much needed.

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