T.G.I.F.

It's the weekend! Can I get a "WHAAWHOO"! Even though I am a stay-at-home-mommy, I still CRAVE the weekends. I may not get dressed up & walk into an office every morning, but I for sure have a full time job called "Mommy"! LOL! It's the greatest most rewarding job- but by Friday like all you wonderful "in the office" working mommies, I too am ready to see my husband's sweet face, family, & friends! I love nothing more than getting up, going to the farmer's market, hanging out around the yard, grilling out... you name it!

Yesterday my girlfriend Serenity & I met up at our pool to let the girls swim. She has a little girl that is close to Avery's age, and then another that is 4. They are just so sweet! We enjoyed swimming, eating snacks, & catching up some convo.





I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful girlfriends in my life. It seems like I know so many people in my area since I grew up here. I find it SO hard to keep in touch with everyone & if I could just wave a magic wond & be everywhere with everyone all at once, I would! There are certain people I get to see often during the weeks, and some not as much- like maybe once a month. So we decided to just get a big group or girls together & enjoy a dinner & some music. There were a couple of our gals that couldn't make it that aren't in the group pics, but for sure next time!
















Today is Friday! My mom is going back to work soon since summer is ending quickly. (BOO BOO BOO)! So we enjoyed going to garage sales, eating out a nice lunch with Avery, and shopping! My momma is the best!

I have been looking for a portable high chair like the one below forever. I didn't want to pay full price for it. I was tickled when I found this one for $5.00! What a find!

Here are some great finds we found today at the garage sales... it was awesome!

A day in the sun, AND some fun!

My mom is off for summer so we have been trying to eat up every second of our time together. It's been a lot of fun. The bad thing is I have been out of the gym for weeks. I have just been enjoying getting up & going to her house or us making plans for the day shopping around town or being in the water! Between us leaving for vacations, enjoying the Holiday's, reunions, & company, I just haven't had a lick of time to hit the machines at the gym. I am DYING to get a work out in. We leave for another trip with Chad's family in 2 weeks & will be gone for a full week, so I need to hit the tred before we go!

I always like to make excuses during the summer months for why I am not working out as much, here is how my mind seems to work:

"I worked so hard all through winter, I deserve a break!"

"The sun is out, I would rather be with it!"

"It's so hot, I need an icecream!"

"What? I have to get hot at the gym & then walk into the 100 degree weather when I leave?"

"Let's go to the park, I will get a workout watching all the kids play."

I think it's just time to introduce myself to my old friend, the "WATER BOTTLE"! I bought a massive one today & will not let myself down. I will drink it all day tomorrow!



So today I met up with my Mom & we enjoyed taking lunch to my Dad & then spending the afternoon on the lake with Avery. We swam & then she took a nice long nap while I layed out for about an hour & proceeded to get myself a little burnt. OOPS! I enjoyed closing my eyes and just relaxing with no noise around me. BLISS!






I don't get to spend too much time with my sister in law Kara & we are working hard to get together more often & let the girls play, & spend time together too! She is Chad's sister & has been such a rockstar this past year. She is a single mom with an adorable daughter that is about to turn 1! Stella & Avery are cousins & we don't get them together near enough. Kara has a pretty high intense job at Wal-mart & by the time she picks up her little girl she is exhausted. By the time they eat, it's bathtime & bedtime.




I was so excited to get to spend the evening with these 2 sweeties. We fixed the girls dinner & sat them down in the floor to eat. It was so cute.




They had so much fun playing after dinner together!






Us Momma's watched our favorite show while the girls played- BIG BROTHER!



We gave Stella a bath & then got out her hairbrush to comb her hair. Lately we have been teaching Avery how to comb her hair so she took the brush right away & was trying so hard to brush Auntie K's hair. It was hilarious! We even got her to start brushing mine.

Enjoying Avery

We have been so busy on the go lately that I really enjoyed spending my Monday with Avery. All day. We stayed home and read the same book at least 15 times, chased each other around the house, played in laundry, took a bath, ate lots of snacks, took a walk, & napped. It was simply divine.



She seems to be growing up before my eyes... I can't seem to get enough one on one time with her these days & find myself wanting to stay home more than ever during the week just to play with her & teach her new things.





I love relaxing evenings outside in the summer; especially after we spent the entire day indoors. It has truly been too hot to be outside during the day here, unless you are in a pool.

I love the smell of fresh grass & when the sun starts to set. Chad & I enjoy taking walks with Avery or watering our plants in the yard & spending time with her. She enjoys running around in the grass.






Something I am so thankful for about my husband is that every night he helps me give Avery a bath. It's kind of "our thing" to do with her. We dress her together and make it a team effort kind of deal. It's very nice & has worked out great for us!

We always let her play & have a good time laughing at her. It's so sinkin' cute to see her little wet eyelashes in the tub. She is such a good baby. We feel so blessed to have a child that is so happy.







After a wonderful relaxing Monday, we were ready to get outside & enjoy the pool! We stayed in and enjoyed the morning & then headed to visit our friend Keely & her sweet little girl KB at their pool. It was nice to catch up with Keely. Her & I went to school together & she is such a sweet girl with a great personality! We had so many wonderful talks!

Avery had such a great time playing in the pool & was so exhausted by the time I got her to the car & put her in the car seat...she was OUT LIKE A LIGHT!







I love my parents. I know I have said it a million times but they are so good to us kids. So are Chad's parents. I am so blessed to have 2 great sets on both sides.

My Mom & Dad decided to treat us kids tonight to a dinner at this wonderful restaurant in our town on the square called, "Table Mesa". They have the best Mexican food. We enjoyed meeting up with my brother & his wife & having a nice dinner & taking a few pictures on the square afterwards.