Girl Style: Who Said It?

The school that my kids attend have a gymnasium, and the younger kids have recess in there when it's raining or too cold outside.
I went to the zoo at school today.
Me: You did? Did you see a bunch of animals?
No, just some cazy kids pwaying.
Me: And you were at the zoo?
Yeah, that's what I call the gym.

You SAID, momma, after I finish my burger, you would give me some more ketchup. Now do it.

You want to pway the mehwied game?
Son: What's the married game?
You know! Where you the dad and I the mom and we hug and kiss and are mehwied.
Son: Eww, no!

When I go up, I gonna eat lots of food and get a baby in my belly and den I be a mom, too!

When I saw her parading through the house in my little black booties…
Me: Oh, are you a mommy?
No, I a gwandma.
Me: Um, ok. So my shoes are grandma shoes. Thanks, thanks a lot.

While getting her dressed for church…
Me: You call this kind of a sweater a cardigan.
Cowdigan? Dat a weeuhd word!

Yep, you guessed it. Those little jewels were all spoken by this girl right here.

Rocking the sweet smile

Jacket, Shirt, Socks & Shoes: Target

Skirt: Kohls

Leggings: Zulily (part of an outfit)

And rocking the sock bun

And rocking the death glare

Cardigan, Tights & Skirt: Target

Boots: Zulily

Headband: Somebody's shop on Etsy, but I can't remember which.

I hope you're all having a great week! We're headed to an ultra marathon this weekend to watch the husband and daddy run 31 miles of trails!

I'm linking up today with Passion for Fashion.

Missy Missy Says So

Whenever this little miss is being bossy, I call her Missy Missy. Well, that's kind of a lot.  Missy Missy is going to be a great big sister. I mean, great in such a way that she is going to loooovvve bossing her little sister around someday.

Sweater & Jeans: Secondhand

Shirt & Purse: Target

Boots: Zulily

When we were playing school yesterday…
MM: Blah, blah, blah, blah (about teachery stuff)
Me: (browsing the internet on my phone): Uh-huh…
MM: (walks right up to me) I SAID put youse phone DOWN.
Me: (sets phone down in my lap.)
MM: Grabs phone out of my lap and sets it on the table and looks me in the eye) If you 'bey, I will give you a book to wead. But if you disobedient (It's weird how well she can pronounce that word), I not give you a book!"

Shirt: Old Navy Maternity

Vest, Jeans & Bracelet: Kohls

Boots: Sam & Libby for Target

Necklace: Premier Designs Jewelry

At the movies, the other day…
MM (very loudly): Momma, I hungwy.
Me: (whispering): Wait, just a few minutes.
MM (five minutes later, loudly): I sooooo hungwy, momma.
Me: (I rummage around in my purse and find a jackpot of m&ms.) Here, have a few m&ms.
MM: (five minutes later, even louder): I steel so hungwy, momma. Pease can I have popcorn?
(Now it was her first time at the movies. How does she know about popcorn?!?)
Daddy (leans over and takes Avi): C'mon, baby. Let's go get you some popcorn.

At Target, yesterday looking at baby clothes.
MM: Momma, we HAVE to get this blanket for baby Daisy. She weel love it.
Me: But Avi, it won't match her room. Her room is going to be yellow and blue.
MM: But momma, babies don't yike buh-lue.

While singing her a bedtime song…
MM: (finished singing Jesus Loves Me with me and utters a big huge sigh) I sing so fetty, momma.

Whenever she sees a baby anywhere.
MM: *squeal* Dat a baby, momma! A baby yike baby Daisy! When baby Daisy come out, momma, she gonna be so coot!

I'm linking up today with Watch What I'm Wearing, Still Being Molly & Monday Mingle.

Seven for Seven

As I finished my first 30 for 30, I thought to myself, "Aaah, this feels nice. I have no desire to get dressed and I don't have to!" So, I spent two whole days in my gym shorts, swimsuit and grubby clothes. Then I took a trip to New Orleans for my sister's shower.  Just before I began packing, I was reading one of my favorite style blogs and noticed that she was hosting a 7 for 7 link up.  Say what?  Make 7 different outfits out of 7 different pieces of clothing?  I mean, I know I just finished something similar, but this was the perfect solution to my packing dilemma!

coral shorts, black maxi skirt, coral hi-low skirt, striped shirt, turquoise shirt, red striped tank, bird print shirt

So, I threw these pieces into my bag, along with several pairs of shoes, lots of jewelry, and two tank tops, and called it finished.

These are my outfits in the order I wore them.

Outfit Number One: Coral Shorts & Striped Shirt

Worn while Cooking & Doing Crafty Stuff for the Shower (Friday)

Shorts: Target (Yeah, I'm stuck on these coral shorts.)

Top: Liz Claiborne (Thrifted)

The Little Miss is wearing a romper and leopard print ballet flats from Target, as well. I don't know how we'd manage to get dressed without Target.

Shoes: Target (Old)

My shoes were hidden in the grass, so I wanted to give you a close-up. =)

Outfit Number Two: Coral Shorts & Bird Print Shirt

Worn to Target & Baskin Robbins (Saturday)

Bird Print Shirt: H&M (Thrifted)

Sandals: Jackie's eBoutique

Wrap Bracelet: Premier Designs Jewelry

Outfit Number Three: Coral Hi-Low Skirt & Bird Print Shirt

Worn to my Sister's Shower (Saturday Evening)

Hi-Low Skirt: Target

Wedges: Zulily

Outfit Number Four: Black Maxi Skirt & Red Striped Tank

Worn to Church (Sunday)

Skirt: Target

Tank: TJMaxx

Necklace: Rue 21

Neon Bangle: Target

Outfit Number Five: Coral Shorts & Turquoise Shirt

Worn Playing Outside & Visiting Family (Sunday Afternoon)

Shirt: Banana Republic (Thrifted)

Flip Flops: JCPenney (My Sister)

Silver Ring & Belt: Target

Stacked Ring: Premier Designs Jewelry

Outfit Number Six: Hi-Low Skirt & Turquoise Shirt

Worn Traveling Home (Monday)

Rings: Target

Wrap Bracelet: Premier Designs Jewelry

Stacked Bracelets: Gift

Nail Polish: Maybelline Color Show, Polka Dots

Outfit Number Seven: Black Maxi Skirt & Turquoise Shirt

Worn to Church (Wednesday Night)

Wedges: Zulily

Belt: maurices

Bracelets: Gift, Premier Designs Jewelry, Bealls

Turquoise Ring: Ellis and Wiles

I think we can safely say that coral and turquoise dominated this challenge. The coral skirt, coral shorts, the turquoise top... During this challenge, it felt a bit like I was wearing the same thing over and over again.  To keep my outfits feeling fresh, I rotated between gold and silver jewelry.  But that only helped a little bit.  If I were to do something like this again, I think I'd include seven very different pieces, so that I felt like I was wearing very different outfits every time I got dressed.

I'm linking up all over the place today. If you want to see pretty little outfits all over the blogosphere, click on these links: I Feel Pretty, The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh, Wardrobe Wednesday, Monday Mingle, Funday Monday and Monday Bloom. 

Church Style: Red Stripes, Black Maxi & A Dash of Neon

Happy Sunday!

I'm in New Orleans spending some QT with my very pregnant sister, so this will be short and sweet.

Tank: TJMaxx

Halftee: Halftee.com

Skirt: Target

Wedges: Zulily

The cute toddler in the background with the messy hair was supposed to be napping... we see how well that worked out.

My sister currently lives in Ohio and almost didn't make it in town for her shower because of delayed flights. *sigh* But she made it and the shower was a success! Photos are on Instagram at the moment, but I'll do a special post later highlighting the various DIY's that I attempted and to show the amazing candy bar that my sis-in-law set up.

Necklace: Rue 21

Neon Bangle: Target

I'm linking up today with Watch What I'm Wearing, Fine Linen & Purple and Plane Pretty.

Summer (Mom) Style: Two for One

I'm so eager to wrap up this 30 for 30 that I'm presenting both outfits that I wore yesterday, which brings us to Outfit Numbers 28 and 29!

Team Tank: F21

Skirt: Le Lapin D'or

Sandals: Target

I wore the incredibly mismatched outfit above for about an hour while I was cleaning the house. Then I changed into my swimsuit and went to the beach. This is the most I've stretched my creativity in the challenge. I typically wouldn't pair purple with blue gingham... and I'm not sure it actually works, per se. But I think it would pass if worn confidently. Now, if I had a cute coral printed tank or green printed tank, I think it would look much better with the gingham skirt!

Dress: Kohls

Blouse: NY&Co

Wedges: Zulily

Last night, we had another Family Conference meeting, so when I got home from the beach, I whipped up some dinner, grabbed a quick shower and changed for church.

Necklace: Charming Charlie's

Leather Wrap Bracelet: Premier Design Jewelry

Speaking of the beach, I swam for the first time in open water. You guys, I swam with the fishes. Literally. And I didn't freak out. Something even touched my nose at one point and that time, I actually did freak out, but I recovered and didn't drown. It probably helped that the water I was swimming in wasn't over my head. =)  I have to admit, it's going to be a tough swim on the 18th. But I've decided I'm just going to finish this triathlon, whether I have to back float, free style or side stroke my way through it.  When I train for my next triathlon, I'll really try to spend more time doing kicking drills, spend more time swimming laps, etc., so that I can really figure out the swim.

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh, Wardrobe Wednesday, I Feel Pretty and Suburbs Mama.

Summer (Mom) Style: Churchy Attire

Today is the first day of our Family Conference! I am excited to see how the Lord will speak to me specifically during this time. 

Skirt: New York & Company

Tee & Blazer: Target

Shoes: Zulily

Necklace & Earrings: Rue 21

Family is so important.  These days, family seems to be undermined everywhere we turn. I hope that I can keep my heart open the next few days and when it is all over, I hope I'll be a better wife and mom. A mom that teaches her kids to fear the Lord and choose right; and a wife that honors the Lord and supports her husband.

I heard something on KLOVE this weekend. I'm not sure who said it, but some sports guy said, "I want people to hear what I say and see how I live and think, 'Yeah, they match up.'" That's exactly what I want people to think of me and my life. I want them to see Jesus and not be offended, but be drawn to Him.

I certainly rattled on quite a bit today about things that actually matter to me, but hey, it's Sunday. And if you can't talk about the Lord on Sundays, when can you? Ammiright? ;)

I'm linking up today with Plane Pretty, Fine Linen & Purple, Watch What I'm Wearing and What She Wears.

Summer (Mom) Style: Floral, Cobalt & Splashes of Yellow

How many of you live with a bossy three-year old?

I love my bossy three-year old, I really do. But I'm trying to get rid of some of this adorable attitude before it becomes a serious problem.  These are just a few of her favorite phrases:

But I don't want to.
NO! I said!
I alweady tole you!
Ackchally, I don't want to.

It's like they're on repeat . . . all day long.

Then she comes up to me and says, "Momma, I weally weally wuv you." And while that doesn't make her attitude okay, it does make it bearable.

Outfit Number 19... Worn to Church

Dress: Kohls

Shirt: New York & Company

Wedges: Zulily

Bracelet & Necklace: Target

Enjoy your day, friends. I don't believe I have a single thing on the agenda today. In fact, I may take a little breather from my 30 for 30 and not even get dressed at all... but shh!! Don't tell anyone. ;)

Summer (Mom) Style: Date Night

Outfit #9 . . . Date Night!

Shorts, Tank, Bracelet & Watch: Target

Wedges: Zulily

Date nights don't happen all that often at our house, so when they do we cherish them.

I love this guy. On Tuesday, we'll be celebrating 8 years of marriage.

We enjoyed the Pollo Rosa Maria at Carrabba's. Then we enjoyed a little trip to Lowe's. A trip to any store without the kids is always a pleasure. Then we got home in time to tuck the kids in.

It was one of those rare nights, when the Princess actually decided she wasn't tired and whined/fussed for about an hour in her bed. Why is it that when kids do that we think letting them sleep in our room might help? It didn't. Finally around 11pm, she fell asleep and we got to catch a few winks.

Despite the limited amount of sleep we got, I was able to get a PR when Nate & I went out to the bike trail yesterday morning.  My super sprint is a 7.5 bike and 1.5 run, which should be incredibly simple. So we pushed really hard to see what I might be able to do on race day.  We averaged 16.7 mph on the bike and 8:45 on the run.

I still have a few weeks till the triathlon, so I'm hoping to improve that time a bit more!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this weekend with the family. I love weekends now even more than I did when I was teaching. Summer weekends are so much fun! I hope you all enjoy the rest of yours! Happy Sunday!

I'm linking up today with Fine Linen & Purple, Sunday Style & Watch What I'm Wearing.

Summer Style: Sheath Dress, Light Blazer & Wedge Sandals

Outfit #2 is brought to you by the sheath dress.

Dress: Kohls

Linen Blazer: New York & Company (Thrifted)

Wedge Sandals: Zulily

Or maybe it's brought to you by the linen blazer.

Or maybe it's brought to you by the wedges.

I'm not sure which of these pieces is the "star" of this outfit, but I can say this. It came together from my 30 pieces rather easily. It's nothing special really.  It's simply a dress, a blazer and wedges. Girls wear that every day.  So, we can say that so far, the 30 for 30 hasn't been too difficult or stretched my creativity much at all.  But hey, it's only Day 2. We'll see how it goes later in the challenge!

I'm linking up today with Watch What I'm Wearing, Fine Linen & Purple and Sunday Style.

p.s. I wore this to church. I wouldn't suggest you wear a sheath dress, a blazer and wedges on any given summer day if you're staying home (or out and about) with your kids. While it's perfectly practical for church, it isn't a bit practical for chasing the munchkins.

Another Day, A Different Look with the Same Necklace & Shoes

Obviously, I'm a bit obsessed with my Siramara necklace and the shoes I scored from Zulily recently. It seems that in the past weeks, I've worn them over and over again. At least, I've moved on from my bright yellow shirt.

Dress: Kohls

Chambray Top: Thrifted

What I love about this necklace is that it's an edgy piece, but it goes with so many different looks!

Necklace: Siramara (It's sold out, but here is another cute option.)

I first wore it with a sheath dress and denim jacket. On Sunday, I wore it with another sheath dress and a chic black blazer.

And here I am wearing it with a maxi dress that gives off a very hippie-ish vibe.  Do you like to do that? Wear your clothing and accessories in different ways to show off a range of styles? (Or am I just weird like that?)

Shoes: Zulily

While you're here, don't forget to enter my giveaway from Oasap! Hurry... get on over there so that you can win yourself a pretty little something! =)

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly, Rolled Up Pretty, Wardrobe Wednesday and Dear Abby Leigh.  Swing by their pretty little blogs to see how other ladies across the world are getting dressed these days.

Making a Statement with Siramara

Before beginning, I'd like to say that I'm praying for all of those affected by the tragedy in Boston. Being a new runner and being married to an experienced runner, I can only imagine how they are coping after such violence. I am thrilled to see how the running community and the entire country is coming together to offer help and encouragement to those affected.

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On Monday, we began state testing in our county. State testing is brutal. At least, it feels that way. A solid 70 minutes of children poring over reading passages, underlining and circling and going back in the text over and over again to make sure that they have their answers correct. All while I'm pacing around the room, not looking at any of the tests, but faithfully observing the students to ensure that they are focused and alert.

Dress: Kohls

Belt: Target

Shoes: Zulily

You might be thinking that I was crazy to wear such a cute (and high) pair of wedges on a day when I would certainly be wearing them out, but actually they were quite comfortable.

Jacket: Thrifted

Okay, really, they were comfortable! But even they were the most comfortable pair of wedges I've worn in a while, I did slip out of them and into a pair of flats for my pacing exercises. You know how some strappy wedges or heels make a slight squishing noise when your heel meets the sole of your shoe as you walk? Well, that's what these wedges do.

Now, I'm not complaining, because its nothing to complain about! It's just that when your classroom is as silent as a tomb, every single swish is heard like a herd of buffalo stampeding the room. So, yeah, the flats reigned during that 70 minutes of the day.

After that, however, I proudly slipped back into my wedges and wore them not only throughout the entire day of teaching, but also to the grocery store, to pick up the kidlets and back to the house. Then I kicked them off and relaxed for the rest of the evening!

Any by "relaxed," I mean that I cooked dinner, gave baths, cleaned up the house... you know, all the typical mom stuff. =)

Necklace: Sira & Mara

Now, for the part of this outfit I was most excited to discuss. I can't believe I went on and on about these amazing wedges when the statement in this outfit is clearly coming from this fabulous necklace! I won this necklace in a giveaway ages ago at Mix and Match Fashion. Since winning it, I've only worn it a few times. Mostly because I'm stuck in a rut of wearing long simple necklaces. I simply haven't been a statement necklace kind of girl. I think I might be warming up to them, though. I love how this look turned out and I'm envisioning this necklace with so many other outfits!

I hope you're all having a beautiful week and enjoying whatever spring-ish weather you've been having. I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh, Rolled Up Pretty and Wardrobe Wednesday.  Check out these lovely blogs to get inspired about all sorts of pretty things!