The Friday Fives

Umm, I thought I was exhausted at the end of last week, but this week? It's 8:30 on Thursday night and this girl will be out by 9. Anyway, it's Friday (wait, didn't I just say it was Thursday...) and we don't have one thing planned this weekend except some pancake making and football watching. Ahhhhhh.

This kid. We worked on cheering on Sunday and even though the Panthers lost, he's still been cheering all week! Go Peyton!!!!

 

On Saturday we went over to watch football with some of Mike's friends and Clay got his first taste at playing Madden. He's actually not too bad...

 

We also went to Ikea and Target on Saturday with our friend Mindy. And ate there... Best day ever. I might be slightly obsessed with their meatballs.

 

Why is it so much more fun to dress Clay than myself?? Also, baby cowls will be available in my etsy shop starting in February for $15...but if you want one before then just send me an email :)

 

This is how text messages go between my mom and me. Enough said.

 

Oh, this is number 6. Oopsie... Anyway, if you haven't heard The Band Perry, go check them out now! I got this cd last spring and I'm still stuck on it!

 

 

• The Friday Fives {From last week}
• 365 Snail Mail {I shared my big project of 2014}
• 20 Ways to Enjoy Peanut Butter {Just call me Bubba from Forrest Gump}
• Dear... {I shared some unsendable letters}
• cricket.cricket. {I took a day off...I seriously feel like I did when I had mono in college...yikes}

• Rainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard Dressing by Lindsay at Pinch of Yum
• Blogging Resources by Stephanie at Not Entirely Perfect
• Why I deleted the Facebook app by Ragan at Touch of Serendipity
• You're Just a Number by Sarah at Venus Trapped in Mars
• My take on the Downton Abbey rape controversy by Kate at The Florkens

What was your favorite post you read this week?

Who are you cheering for- Peyton or Brady (if it's Brady don't even comment...)?

Linking up with H54F, InstaFriday, and Five on Friday!

 

The Friday Fives!

Phew. Does anybody else feel like the first full week back after the holidays is crazy? Don't get me wrong, I'm so thankful for the return to a normal schedule, but I feel like I just ran a triathlon.

Now, on with the regularly scheduled programming:

 

My phrase of 2014. I know we're only ten days in but this has been on repeat in my head!

 

I've worn a thermal shirt from Target everyday this week. I don't hate it. $7.48 on the clearance rack. This seals the deal on me never being a fashion blogger. Clay might have a chance at it though.

 

I got all caught up on my 365 snail mail project. I have a post coming next week all about this but basically I'm sending a card/letter/package out every day this year!

 

My pumpkin is still in the entry way. I thought about taking it out but now I want to see how long it will last. The last bit of Christmas, the tree is still holding on strong. I still turn the lights on every night. I still haven't see my family for Christmas so I'm not taking it down yet. And that pink vase? Valentine's is slowly making it's appearance.

 

This guy. Nine doctor visits in three weeks. Wednesday was a checkup for his asthma and the doctor said he's doing great and we can hold off on chest x-rays and testing for cystic fibrosis for now!

 

• 2014 Wishes {My version of resolutions/goals for the upcoming year}
• Hallelujah! {A crazy weekend recap}
• 16 Months {Time to catch up with pumpkin butt}
• Clay takes a spin at guest posting {I let Clay take over for a day. Yikes!}
• The Story of Us, Part Three {The one with Clay's birth story}

• Forget the fads: 5 Tips for Eating Well by Clean Lean Mommy Machine
• Your Real Life is Better Than My Facebook Status by Carrie at Chasing Big Dreams
• Trust your gut, mom: on parenting styles and raising your child by Tiffany at the dwelling tree

And must reads for bloggers:

• Tutorial Tuesday's Greates Hits by Hubby Jack at Hubby Jack's Blog Attack
• It's a Wrap by Kelli at She Crab Soup

 

Tell me your most favorite thing about this week!

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The Friday Fives

Five things I loved this week:

1. I'm still obsessed with the Rhonna Designs app and now they have it for Droids :) No more emailing pictures to my ipad just to use the app!

2. This might not sound like a big deal, but Clay and I have finally settled into a little routine. I have Wednesday and Friday mornings off so we just hang out and play all morning. Sometimes we do brunch, sometimes we take naps, sometimes we do absolutely nothing.

3. Whole wheat pumpkin pancakes with dark chocolate chips. Clay was a fan. I was a fan. The whole big batch is gone.

4. So maybe I went a little crazy making Christmas decorations and I am completely okay with that.

5. Obviously Clay is a little young for elf shenanigans but I like moving it around every few days. Its most recent home is on our table with our football player nutcracker. Our table makes me very happy :)

Five posts I liked this week:

Life Lessons from Christmas Classics: First Edition by Kate at Thoroughly Modern (this was from the end of last week but it is hilarious so just go read it already!)

You get hit in the head by a brick, you die by Jessica at Pleas(e) and Carrots (on flaws in Christmas movies)

My Birth Story (written by my mama) by Kristin at Mama and Mou (Kristin's mom wrote down her birth story for Kristin to share on her birthday!)

Queso Crockpot Chicken Chili with Roasted Corn and Jalapeño by Lindsay at pinch of yum (I think the title says it all)

Adult Holiday Gift Guide by Sarah at Venus Trapped in Mars (yes to it all. I would love if someone got me toilet paper and paid a utility bill!)

What I wrote about this week:

I Have a Fish Instead of a Dog (I have puppy fever)

It's Jammie Time! (A post about pjs)

Maybe (A confession post)

The Story of Us, Part 2 (The second part of the story of our unconventional life)

What was your favorite post that you read this week?

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