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I looked down at the date yesterday as I was writing this post and realized that June is already half way over. How that is even possible is beyond me. I feel like time is flying by so much faster than it used to. It is insane. Anyways, we don’t really have anything specifically on the books for this weekend. We will be celebrating Chris’s first Father’s Day! So that is exciting.

Favorite Moments: Laura and I met up for lunch on Tuesday. We decided on Shiki because we both had a hankering for some sushi!!! We split the spicy tuna rolls, and I got coconut soup and massaman chicken. SO GOOD! Plus, we parked in a parking deck a few blocks away and walked so I ended up hitting my step goal very easily that day. Hurray!

I unexpectedly got to spend some time with one of my nephews this week too! He didn’t want to go on his field trip at camp so he hung out with Zoe and I one day. We got to play another game of Life and Zoe playing on the floor with him and listening to him read her books. She kept reaching out and patting his belly and trying to tickle his neck. It was the cutest thing ever.

I ordered some Baby Bjorn bibs from Target for Zoe. Trust me, when they start eating foods…just get these!!! They make life so much easier and really cut down on the laundry. That link takes you to the specific colored ones (green and pink) I got that were on sale for way less than anywhere else. I couldn’t resist this watermelon sunsuit when I placed my order. It was only $7.99. How cute is she going to look in this????

Zoe is in to selfies now haha. She loves seeing herself in the pictures so we make all kinds of goofy no make-up faced ones. I love to hear her giggles.

Favorite Recipe: I love making fried rice at home. This quinoa version looks like a healthier way to do it!

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Favorite Lust: I picked up a black and white striped sleeveless swing dress from the Loft outlet last weekend. I didn’t really care for the other prints that they had there but realized that the regular loft has some solid colored ones right now. I really want to scoop those up! I really like the pomegranate color, and they are 40% off!

How cute is this cold shoulder one???

Or this Lou and Gray casual one???

The Loft gets me every time!

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Linking up with Amanda. I hope you all have a great weekend!

Hey there Friday! We have Zoe’s six month wellness visit today where she is expected to have another round of shots so send her all your hugs today. I think it might be harder on me than her. The look she gives me when she realizes I let these people hurt her breaks my heart in to a million pieces every time. Even though it is for her own good! What do you have going on this weekend? I am supposed to hang out with my mom and sister tomorrow for a little while. Can’t wait to see them!

Favorite Moments: My mom came over yesterday for a little while just to hang out and spend time with Zoe and I. It was the best! We just chatted and played with Zoe and it was so good for my soul. Of course, a visit with grandma never goes without a little spoiling of Zoe. She got her several new outfits and some golden books!

Zoe is at such a fun age right now and she has really been loving sitting up and exploring things from a new view. Her love for unicorns is seriously growing.

She has also learned how to open drawers. Lord help us!

I have been chatting with one of my friends from way back in the day, and we are hopefully going to meet up sometime this summer! We haven’t seen each other in years, gosh I want to say probably at least 10??? We met in high school, and she is the reason I went to University of West Georgia! She asked me if I had chosen a school yet and I told her I hadn’t and she said…well if you went to UWG then we could be roommates. DONE! I didn’t need to hear anything else, I didn’t even tour the school before I committed. Anyways, Shelley started a Chloe and Isabel Boutique and I wanted to share with you guys if you are looking for any jewelry. They have such fun stuff and I love seeing others thrive in their businesses. Check out Shelley’s shop and I can get you in contact with her if you have any questions. She is an amazing person!!! I may have to share some of our hilarious college stories some day.

Chloe and Isabel has some really gorgeous pieces. I have my eye on this….

And this bar necklace…..you know me and classic pieces!

Favorite Recipe: This Asian Chopped Chicken Salad recipe looks amazing, right??? Bonus for being Whole 30 approved! I am not officially doing Whole 30 Right now, but I am trying to stay mostly paleo during the week.

Favorite Workout: You guys….I think I am back. Like for real this time. And I am loving the Popsugar Fitness workouts, my usual go to. I did a killer 30 minute cardio burn earlier this week and plan to get this arm workout in today!

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Linking up with Amanda!!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Ahhhh yes. That awesome feeling you get when it is the Friday of a long weekend!!! Hallelujah for that, am I right??? We don’t have a ton of things on the agenda this weekend, and that is how I like it. You never know what you might get in to.  I know one thing is certain, the grass needs to be cut! Every two weeks it is like an emergency jungle situation it seems. Good cardio. The only kind I am getting in these days haha.

Someone decided that she likes to sit up all on her own for long periods of time. So much so that she can now sit on her unicorn stool, which she highly approves of and is obsessed with.

Also happening this weekend? Zoe will be starting on solids. Stop it! I know! I cant believe it either. I picked up a few cups and two purees this week. Chris and I talked it over and we are sort of going to do a baby led weaning crossover approach to eating. I grabbed the purees just in case. And I want to start her on straw and 360 cups over sippy cups, since supposedly they are better for dental purposes. We shall see how all that goes!

Our Keurig died this week. It was a sad three days with no coffee. I made lots of green tea and pretended that it had all the caffeine I needed. Chris came home with this beauty last night. Needless to say we are both two cups in already this morning!  We had our old Keurig for about seven years, so I say we had a pretty good run. It was used multiple times every single day.

Favorite Recipe: This looks like a good, low carb option for a weeknight dinner!

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Favorites from Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale:

This tank is so cute and what a great buy!

This Madewell dress!

This ruffle front tank is perfect alone or under cardigans/jackets for fall winter. For less than $30 it is a great staple piece!

How fun would this peplum top be for date night?

These tshirts that I wanted to try are under $20 right now! Great staple pieces!

What do you have your eye on for the sale? There is just so much to look at it gets overwhelming!

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Truth…

Seriously though, who doesn’t like Space Jam???????

The United jokes are still making me laugh….

Linking up with Amanda,  I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Hey there, Friday! This week was a little off for me because I went to the office a different day than I usually do.

Favorite Moments: Zoe turned 5 months old yesterday! I just love looking back over the pictures of her and seeing how much she has changed and learned over the last month.

—Laura and I finally got a chance to meet up for lunch yesterday while I was at my office. Some much needed girl time for sure. We decided to try somewhere new, SoHo Social. We started off with beer (Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc) and waffle sweet potato fries with a Gorgonzola dip. From there I got a short rib burger and Laura had a pork belly BLT and we both ordered street corn. Needless to say we will be adding this place to our regular rotation! The atmosphere was great for having a conversation and our service was wonderful.

Favorite Recipe: This Whole 30 Sweet Potato and Greens recipe sounds delicious for breakfast! Anything without eggs is my jam.

Favorite Purchase: I am stalking the tracking on my IT Cosmetics Pretty in Summer Trio!!! I saw a tutorial using this trio and heard that QVC was doing a Beauty with Benefits sale now through May 18th and I just had to get it! Plus, if you have never ordered with QVC before (I hadn’t) you receive $5 off your purchase! The trio comes with a dual sided no tug eye shadow brush and is supposed to be brightening and anti-aging. The three colors are my favorite three kinds to wear; a neutral, pink and plum! Ummm beautiful make up for a good cause? Sign me up!  If you are in the market for some new beauty products right now, check out the QVC sale to give back with your purchase. (Totally not sponsored by QVC I wish, I just like companies who give back.)

Favorite Lust:It sounds weird, but after taking inventory of clothing items…I don’t have any basic “nice” t-shirts. I want a few neutral colors that I can style up or down and want them to be really good quality. I have heard amazing things about the Halogen jersey t’s from Nordstrom. Have any of you tried them?

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Linking up with Amanda. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!