5 on Friday

Almost the weekend friends!

1. I've gotten up everyday at 5:00 am to workout this week before work. For a couple reasons - to have more relaxing evenings at home with my family, and also because it is seriously too hot to run after work. We've been taking Hadley on walks after dinner when the weather permits. Last night it was just Hads and I - she was in her stroller eating an ice cream cone while I pushed her. A pizza delivery car drove by and Hadley said "mommy, that car has on a party hat!"  I could not stop laughing.  I love our little strolls and interesting conversations lately :)


2. I reallllly want to do something crafty.  I have two ideas in mind, now just need to convince the Mr. to help me :)

The first is this adorable Ikea table that someone painted with chalkboard paint and other colors to make it super cute. I think something like this would be perfect for Hadley in the kitchen to keep her occupied while I cook!

 

The second is a framed chalkboard in our kitchen, also for Hadley. There are so many ideas for this on pinterest! I've been wanting to do this since we moved in - we have the perfect space for it. I'm sort of terrified to try this myself though.

 

 

3.  Excited about the July 4th holiday coming up and a few days off work!  We are going to a get-to-gether with friends to celebrate, and I really want to make something festive.  Here are some cute things I found on pinterest that I'm thinking about making:

Red, White, and Blue Sangria



 

 

Light Berry Dessert Pizza

 

 

Brownie Fruit Kabobs

 

 

4.  I took Hadley to the splash pad on Saturday (and Sunday too actually).  5 minutes prior to this picture, she was the only kid pouting for a mile away I do believe.  I had to get in there with her and jump around for a few minutes, and then she LOVED IT!  We were there for almost 2 hours, then headed to a pool party.  We had the most fantastic weather this weekend - spent almost all our time outside which I loved!

 



5.  Excuse the boring blog for a few weeks, someone is helping me with a new look here. Can't wait to share soon!

Happy Friday!

Meal Planning Monday

Meal Planning Monday!

On the menu this week....loving all the clean eating recipes I've been trying.

Honey Sesame Glazed Salmon (reci below) and Fiesta Bean Salad

 

Hummus Crusted Chicken with squash, zuchinni, and onions (link here)

Sushi Date Night! Thanks mom :)

 

 

Turkey Stuffed Red Peppers (link here)

 

 

 

This is so good y'all, made this at least 3 times already. It's sweet and spicy and easy! And I love the fiesta bean salad with it.

 

Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon

 

1 lb fresh salmon

¼ c honey

2TBSP soy
3 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp dried chopped onion
½ tsp ginger
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp red pepper flakes
¼ cup chopped green onion
Salmon filets

Preheat oven to 375, line baking sheet with foil. Combine above ingredients and dip salmon in on both sides.  Place on foil lined sheet and bake 10 minutes minutes…add more liquid mixture and bake for 10 minutes. Top with remaining mixture and bake 5 minutes.

5 on Friday

 

1.  Excited to take a couple of girl friends to their very first barre class tomorrow!! I know they will love it as much as I do!

 

 

How could you not love a great workout with these awesome instructors?

2.  I am totally obsessed with this big girl room from PBK. I am really getting the itch to start on Hadley's new room, but she still sleeps so good in her crib :)

3.  We are going over to our dear friends' house tomorrow for a little pool party, and I signed up to bring dessert. Of course I am making this Banana Pudding Poke Cake. It's seriously one of the easiest and most delicious desserts I've ever eaten. I am already excited to eat it!

 



 

4.  I've totally resisted the Matilda Jane temptation for 2.5 years. Then I found a facebook group called Matilda Jane Mania. I bit the bullet and ordered Hadley the Vigilante dress for this fall.  Now on the hunt for these matching leggings.  Oh my word she is going to look so precious in this!  Already planning a fall session with our favorite photographer in my head :)

 5.  Have you seen the Puddle Jumpers for kids? A little girl at our neighborhood pool had on one, and her mom let Hadley try it out and she LOVED it.  Hadley is sort of scared of the water and will barely jump to us when we have our arms out to catch her. Once she had this thing on we couldn't stop her. I was AMAZED!  I read reviews online and ordered one - can't wait to get it!

 

 

 

TGIF friends!



we heart summer time

Our summer so far....

 

After school treat with mommy!

 

At the Bennetts, pool side din din

 

Can she be anymore beautiful?



Running through the fountains at Market Square!
 

Afternoon delight

 

Chillin' at the neighborhood pool!

Having so much fun at Reese's 2nd Birthday Party!

 

Little monkey!

Operation Potty Training in full effect - been in panties for 6 days now and only 2 little accidents on Sunday morning!

Hadley's gift to her daddy on Father's Day - she is crafty :)

 

Hadley's Father's Day note she did at school. Sorry ladies, but he is all mine!



Like father, like daughter. Hadley loves her camelback!

Father's Dad din din - Filet, early summer corn and brussel sprouts, fresh fruit, and magpies cupcakes!

 

 

Umm, is it Friday yet?

 

Punta Cana Vacay!

We are back from an a-maz-ing vacation to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). It was really our first time away from Hadley for several days - and it was much needed.  We actually relaxed! A HUGE thank you to Brandon's wonderful parents for taking care of Hadley while we were gone!  I

We did what we loved most for 5 days - ate, drank, walked on the beach, worked out, napped, met lots of interesting people, read on the beach, laid in the sun for hours, listened to live music, swam in the gorgeous pools, enjoyed nightly shows at our resort, etc.  Um, can I go back please?

The beach was the most beautiful beach I'd ever seen. I've never spent so much time just taking in God's beautiful creation as I did here....it was breathtaking. The perfect weather we had didn't hurt either :)

Here are some pictures from our 5 fabulous days!

I know, it's so gorgeous it doesn't even seem real!

 

Got to see this fellow on the way to the gym every morning

Nice coconuts!

On our dune buggy excursion

 

From the kiddies

Rice fields

My lobster, literally :)

Drink of the day, Bora Bora

A little live music at lunch on the beach

Pool beds were awesome

 

Can't wait to return!