Friday Confessions {Link Up}

Happy Friday y'all! I am so excited it's the weekend to catch up on some much needed family time and the be outside for the beautiful weather that is forecasted.  I am a little behind on cleaning and de-cluttering, so I am excited to get a jump start on that this weekend, also.   Did I just say I'm excited to do chores? YIKES!

I'm linking up with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition for Friday confessions.  I missed the recipe link up last week, but all of the recipes look DELICIOUS!  As a new cook, I can appreciate a fun recipe.  Such a neat idea!

1) I confess….we have five days left of school.  I am so ready.  Last year at this time, we were already out and I am dying for summer break!

2) I confess….one of my "to do's" this weekend is to make a Derby Pie.  I'm using this recipe.  Is it Derby time? Nope.  But, I need it in my life.  

3) I confess….I am in need of wanting a beach trip.  I have been drooling over cutesy bathing suits and clothes for a getaway.

4) I confess….I am slightly addicted to Devious Maids.  Does anyone else watch this craziness???

5) I confess….I've drank WAY too much caffeine this week.  I think I should work on giving up caffeine.  I'm beyond addicted!

Happy weekend!!

Weekend Wrap-up!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful weather and being able to hang out with Greg.  Weekends go by so fast and I love every second of the relaxation the weekend brings!

Our weekend really started on Thursday night.  Greg and I went to see Jake Owen.  Eli Young Band and the The Cadillac Three were his opening acts.  I'm a BIG fan of Jake Owen but I left the concert an even bigger fan.  Y'all, he is REALLY good looking in person.  Shew!

Friday night, my friend Jessica stayed with us.  She cooked a delicious dinner for Greg and I which was SUCH a treat!  Afterwards, we had to run an errand so we treated ourselves to fro-yo.  We wanted to relax so we came back to jump in the hot tub and watched part of a movie.

Saturday morning, Jessica and I went to set up at Relay for Life.  If you do not live locally, Relay for Life helps to raise money for cancer awareness and research.  Afterwards, I cleaned up the house and got ready to go on a  dinner date with Greg.  We stopped back by Relay for Life to visit a tent my mom's office set up.  The games, raffles, and food were outstanding!

Sunday was pretty low key.  I spent time with my Granny shopping and had an opportunity to work in my flowers. =)

What did y'all do this weekend??

Friday Confessions {Link Up}

Happy Friday! Today I am linking up with Leslie to confess on this wonderful start to the weekend!

1) I confess…we only have 16 school days left! Woohoo! But, who's counting?? =)

2) I confess…I have been looking for a fun summer vacation to mix with our first wedding anniversary.  Do y'all know of any good beach vacation spots? Right now we are open to anywhere…

3) I confess…I planted TONS of flowers and vegetables this week.  This reminds me of my Grandma and Grandpa and brings back such fun memories of them!  Now keep your fingers crossed the plants actually grow.  I'll post some pictures of them next week.

4) I confess…I am a bit excited the heat wave left.  I love the warm weather but I need to get acclimated to it being above 40 degrees first!

5) I confess…we went to the Jake Owen concert last night and I drooled loved his concert!

Have a great weekend! Xoxo

Wednesday's Wishlist {Beach Ready}

I could fantasize all day about being on the beach.  I love the ocean and being able to relax by the water.  As I daydream until I make it to the beach this summer, I've been looking up some of my favorites…

1) Merona Women's Coverup from Target

2) Twist-Strap Flip-Flop from Victoria Secret **on sale

3) Optical Illusion Bikini Top from Nordstrom

4) Optical Illusion Bikini Bottom from Nordstrom

5) Key-Per Beach Tote from Fossil

6) Bardot Spiral Bangle from Stella & Dot

Happy shopping!

Mother's Day Weekend

This weekend was a whirlwind.  But aren't they always???

Friday evening Greg and I were on the hunt for a new vacuum.  Exciting stuff, huh?  We were both pretty tired from the work week and after we went shopping we had a low key dinner and caught up on DVR.  We are REALLY behind.

Saturday we worked quite a bit outside.  We finished opening our pool, worked in flowers, trimmed the bushes, rearranged our back patio, and pulled a ton of weeds from our flower beds.  Saturday evening we met my family for dinner.  One of my cousins plays baseball and we were celebrating his win and enjoying time with some of our out of town family. As we were leaving, we saw this double rainbow from the storm.  Isn't it beautiful?

On Sunday, Greg and I hosted a Mother's Day lunch.  We were so excited to have everyone over.  We grilled out and ate outside in our front yard.  We are all kind of tired of being in the house and the weather was too pretty to eat inside.  I found this foot scrub on Pinterest that I made for the ladies.  Who doesn't love a good foot scrub?

We also celebrated my birthday during the Mother's day lunch (which was a total surprise to me).  My birthday is really today but it was nice to be able to celebrate with our family.

After the birthday celebration, all of the kids were swimming in the pool to stay cool and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time.  I am so thankful to have such a caring group of ladies in my life.

Sunday evening, Greg and I went to see "The Neighbors." We thought it was hilarious!  I would recommend it to anyone needing a good laugh.

I hope y'all have a wonderful week!

Friday's Link Up {Confessions}

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with A Blonde Ambition for Friday's confessions….get excited it's the weekend! =)

1) I confess…I am so excited for Mother's Day weekend.  I am hosting a lunch for my family Sunday after church and I have a few surprises in store.  Very, very excited and I'm hoping for nice weather!

2) I confess…my birthday is Monday! Let's get this party started! =)

3) I confess…we have FOUR weeks of school left.  Which means I have 20 days left with my sweet darlings.  Kind of feels bittersweet.

4) I confess…I have sucked it up posting on my blog recently.  Between working and making up hours where we missed for snow days, I am exhausted in the evenings.  However, now that I am almost done, this little blog will get more attention.

5) I confess…we had an "Active Shooter Training" at school this week.  Goodness forbid anything ever happen at our school, but it was one of the most helpful trainings I've ever had.

6) I confess…I'm loving this ensemble...

I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!  Happy Mother's Day!