documenting// Baby Girl got braces last week! This Mama is a little sad about hitting another milestone. I've found myself wishing a lot lately that time would just stand still. I took off to spend the day with her and make sure she had her requested "homemade mashed potatoes" for lunch. We chugged ibuprofen, cuddled, took naps, watched TV and I had the distinct pleasure of showing her how to use wax! Her sweet face is a little swollen in the second pic from all the tugging on her mouth, but I have to say that she looks so much older now with the braces. Her looks have really changed this summer. I swear she grew two inches while she was at camp a few weeks ago!
enjoying// The long, lazy days of summer. It's been so nice not having a routine and letting Alise get in the kitchen most evenings to help prepare supper. There have been some days when the evening meal is nearly done when Wayne and I walk through the door. However, not so fast! Usually about this time - or at least near the end of July! - I'm over the heat and humidity and looking forward to Fall and football season!
reading// I totally loved The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand. The perfect summer read! You can catch my updated summer reading list HERE.
spending// I went on a slight spending spree last week and splurged on some new summer pieces including this new embroidered dress from a local boutique. I just love it! I went in the shop looking for the beautiful embroidered blouses they featured on IG and walked out with a dress and shoes instead. But it's all good because I love wearing dresses in the summer. They are so versatile for church and work. I also bought a multi-colored straw purse at Target that I've had my eye on for a while and it goes great with this dress!
Happy Wednesday, y'all! I'm headed back to work today after a four day weekend, hoping and praying that it won't feel like a Monday at all and that Friday will be here ASAP! Enjoy your week!
You know, home slice, I miss football season so dang bad! But I don't want to give up summer! I have decided this year I will root for the home (college) team. It hurts but it makes sense since my team has let me down for over a decade. And the local team sucks just as bad! How is sweet girl feeling now that we are a week into braces? She is gorgeous in both pictures but you know that! That dress....yes. Love ya sweets!
ReplyDeleteAlise is doing good one week post-braces!
DeleteI haven't accomplished anything at home either. I still need to take these bag of cloths to Goodwill. Don't know why I'm being so lazy. Love the dress, it is too cute!
ReplyDeleteI cleaned out my closet last week. Some things that I haven't worn in a while and got tired of looking at every time I opened the door got taken to a local consignment shop!
DeleteI'm reading another Hilderbrand book right now but am totally keeping her new one on my radar - I keep hearing great things about it.
ReplyDeleteBraces :) I always wanted them as a kid. haha. Glad my parents didnt waste their money since all my teeth have fallen out anyways ;) haha
I did invisalign in my twenties, but my sister had metal braces when she was younger. I hope they aren't too painful.
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I don't even drink but still woke up feeling like I had a hangover after last night! Love the ultimatum you're considering giving- too funny! Hope reentry into work life goes smoothly today!
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DeleteThat dress is soooo cute! Love the colors and I bet it will be nice and cool. It is so crazy how adding braces can change their looks...when my kids had theirs removed they seriously looked so much older.
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Are baby girls teeth already straight? I'm always amazed how quickly they actually move into place. CRAZY! Super cute embroidered dress. There's so much cute embroidery out there right now and YES, dresses are wonderful for hot summer days. Hope you had a great 4th!!!
ReplyDeleteI've caught myself looking in her mouth a few times this week, but I can't tell a big change....yet!
DeleteYes to long summer days and good summer reads! Love that embroidery too. I live in dresses in the summer.
ReplyDeleteSometimes accomplishing nothing is my absolute favorite! I need to pick up that book and your dress is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Trista!
DeleteJust wait until Alise gets her braces off, that's when she will really look older. Kids! Why can't they just stay little? I love the dress! It looks adorable on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy!
DeleteThat green is such a pretty color, and it looks nice on you! Also, the graphic at the top of the page made me snort laugh. I'm definitely saving that one!
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DeleteBeautiful green embroidered top Laura! Aww, I know it is sad to see our babies growing up. I can remember when Hunter got his braces, which has now been ages ago. Now my baby, Spencer, is preparing meals for us to come home to. I love seeing how accomplished they are now, but I miss my little boys, too.
ReplyDeleteI miss my girls being little, too!
DeleteOh bless your daughter, I remember that stage well! It goes all too quickly - mine all adults now, but I have to say still need mum at times as if they were young children again! (Oh I remember them using the wax too) Jacqui
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DeleteGuess what? I finished up the book I was reading so I made Mr. Nine take me to the big Meijer about 45 minutes from our vacation condo so I could buy the Identical's! So good so far! Have a beautiful weekend baby doll!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad you were able to talk him into the drive for The Identicals! I'm sure that wasn't very hard to do! We are blessed with some awesome hubbies, aren't we? Enjoy the book and the rest of your vacay, Love!
DeleteThat dress is too cute! I agree love dresses because they are so versatile. OH braces, I had them and then didn't wear retainers and had to get invisalign later in life, so tell her to wear her retainers when she gets them off! I always found eating a burger after getting my fresh bands on helped with the pain...that and I got to get lunch with my mom, perhaps that was really it.
ReplyDeleteOh that's a wonderful idea! Thanks so much! I'll have to remember ortho appointments around lunch time! Have a great weekend!
DeleteThat green dress is so cute. I love dresses. I also loved that first meme about June and Julying :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, braces, that brings back a whole lot of memories and a whole lot of expense! :o)) All men must be alike, just not much into cleaning out or getting rid of "stuff." :o)) Hope you are having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so pretty! Love the green. I'm enjoying the long summer days too. Fall is wonderful but I'm not quite ready yet!
ReplyDeleteSummer is always a busy time! Thanks for linking up at the Fab Friday!
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