Before the excitement of the weekend sets in, let’s chat about what we’re all loving most this week in your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday post! Below you will find a list of the things that are making me smile right now and I’d love to hear all about what you’re loving in the comments section. Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Our Little Trooper
Thanks so much for all of the kind well-wishes you guys sent Sadie’s way. She had her surgery on Monday afternoon and the lumps were successfully removed. (She’s currently sporting a t-shirt so she doesn’t scratch her stitches.) Sadie’s veterinarian said she got good margins on her mast cell tumor and we are still awaiting her results. They should be in sometime today and I am very hopeful that Sadie will be okay. She’s already back to her crazy old self and, per her vet’s instructions, we’re trying our best to make her rest and relax a bit which is basically impossible. She’s cleared to play and go for walks again tomorrow, so we’ll definitely be getting her outside!
- Dear Lillie Blog
I am in love with this design blog! I featured their Instagram page in a past TILF post and think their blog is just as gorgeous! The decorating style of Jennifer is equal parts comfortable and beautiful and I actually ordered a light from Pottery Barn using a gift card I had on hand after seeing it in one of her Instagram posts. I’m hoping it will help me transform our dining room to look a little bit more “Dear Lillie-ish,” although I know that’s way easier said than done!
- Fabletics Lace Capris
These capris got some love after I shared a picture of them on Instagram last week and I figured I should include them in my post today because I really am diggin’ them! They’re the Fabletics Tuberose Capri and I absolutely love the lace detailing. They’re quite comfortable and the material is thick and slimming. An all-around win!
- Mom & Baby Costumes
My blogging buddy Alyssa sent these pictures to me for some Halloween costume inspiration and I thought they were too cute not to share. The little popcorn baby kills me!
- Carter’s Finds
Having my mom in town this week has been a treat! The two of us were feeling adventurous and took Chase out to the local outlet mall yesterday morning. He did so well and I was very grateful that the mall had a nursing room so we could take a break about an hour into our trip and I could nurse him comfortably in a glider which helped us avoid a meltdown. Our main goal was to swap out some of the clothing we received for Chase for sizes that fit at Carter’s. (We received a lot of summer clothing in 3-6 month sizes which are too big right now, but will likely be too small by next summer.) I absolutely love the new clothes we picked out for him and can’t wait for the temperatures to drop a little bit more so we can bundle him up in the cutest vests and sweaters.
- Friday Flashbacks
Curried Sweet Potato Salad (This is a copycat recipe from a delicious dish I fell in love with at a local restaurant in Ocala. So tasty!)
Ab Circuit Workout (I posted this workout as part of a tutorial on how to create workout graphics, but it’s a great one if you’re looking for a fast and efficient core workout!)
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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Sadie is just too precious! This week, I’m loving the .25 cent coffees at the Whole Foods in South Park. I don’t know about the other Whole Foods in the Charlotte area, but the special is running at the South Park one until the 30th. Can’t pass up a deal like that! 🙂
I love the popcorn baby costumes!
The popcorn one is awesome!!! So funny! Loving the bit of surprise sunshine we’re getting in these parts!
Sadie is such a little trooper! Love her sweet face!
Those costumes are adorable. I saw them on Facebook last night and couldn’t help at laugh at a few. The popcorn baby is just hilarious!
The costumes are so cute! I’m loving not having a lot going on this weekend for once!!
Those Halloween costumes are great! I’m loving getting some big items crossed off our home to do list. Have a great weekend!
My mother in law used to make alot of pillows, stockings and different things for Dear Lillie when Jennifer & her family lived nearby! So cool to see her page so popular now
That’s awesome! I love her style and wish she’d come decorate my whole house! 🙂
The weather!! It’s been 80s here all week which is amazing! We have lots of outdoor plans this weekend! I love the Cookie Monster and milk mom costume lol
In love with mom and baby costumes. Love dressing up each year for Halloween! I’m usually Snow White and have my girls dress up as little Snow Whites. I make my husband who is super tall dress up as Prince Charming. Why he agrees to this, I do not know! I would personally bulk at it. I found some “man stockings” at Target which work great for um, men. It’s funny walking down the block and the men all laughing at him. He’s clueless so it works perfect.
Aww I’m sure poor Sadie is going stir crazy! Crossing my fingers her results come out ok. After spending a week traveling for work (down your way, actually!) I’m excited to just stay put for a couple days this weekend!
Glad to hear that Sadie’s surgery was successful! Those mama/baby costumes are adorable! Especially with having an infant at halloween time. If you wanted to make it a full family affair for the popcorn outfit, Sadie could be the hot dog and Ryan could be dressed similar to you working at the concession stand 🙂
Glad to hear Sadie is back to her normal self 🙂 I’m loving the new Kill Cliff blood orange natural energy drinks this week! My work just started carrying them and I’m already addicted!
So glad Sadie is doing better! Hope her results come back with happy news!
I’ve recently gotten into this website, http://www.codecademy.com, which teaches you all kinds of computer coding for different things. I’m wanting to transform and design my own blogs, and it’s been kind of fun learning a marketable skill for free! 🙂
Good to hear about Sadie!
Have you read The Happiest Baby on the Block? If not I highly recommend it! It will give you so many ways to comfort Chase when he’s upset and prevent any meltdowns before they start. You’ll seriously feel so much more confident about taking him out in public!
We are supposed to have mid 70s weather this weekend and I have a massage scheduled for tomorrow morning. I’m hoping it helps me relax and reduce some of my stress, it just sounds like the best thing ever!
I actually know the mom and baby in the popcorn outfit! I was the infants teacher a few years back! Too funny to see how far that photo has gone around the Internet! Love your blog, I’ve been reading for a few years now!
No way!! That’s awesome. It really is the cutest costume!
I can’t believe you featured that awesome sweet potato salad on your round up today because it is on the menu tonight in my house!
And good luck to little Miss Sadie. She is a sweetie.
Hope you guys love it!! 🙂 And thanks for the sweet wishes for Sadie!
I love Dear Lillie too! I’ve been keeping up with her autumn decor post since I’m currently transition our house for fall as well. I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend. Your plans sound adventurous and fun!
Best wishes to Sadie for a speedy recovery and good news from the doctor!
Pottery Barn kids has great costumes for babies as well—They’re so cute I can totally see dressing up my future children in the lamb and bear costume on regular days 😉
I’ve also seen some super funny DIY options.
This baby lobster in a pot costume is one of my all time favorites
Adorable!!!
Glad to hear Sadie’s surgery went well and hope you get back great results.
Carter’s is for sure my downfall. You’re going to love that fleece coverall! Last year we bought my son a fleece coverall from Old Navy – it had footies and hand covers (like the ones on newborn clothes) and it was PERFECT for going out, especially since he always pulls socks RIGHT off. Seriously, he wore it all winter and it was a life saver since sometimes layers and separates are a real pain on a little baby when they ride up.
I hope Sadie has a fast recovery. My little maltipoo puppy has surgery next week to get some baby teeth extracted and get neutered! I’m nervous for him to come home wearing a cone … I don’t think he will like it. Hope you have a great weekend, Julie! 🙂
I’m so happy to hear Sadie’s surgery went well! Hoping her recovery is smooth and she’s back to normal in no time 🙂
Love those costume ideas and those little baby fall clothes are too cute! Adorable. Have a great time at the orchard. Sounds like so much fun!
That is great news about Sadie’s surgery. I’ve been thinking about you guys!!! Hope the results bring good news.
I am really looking forward to dressing my little guy up for Halloween this year. There are so many cute costumes – how does one decide?
I’m so happy to hear Sadie is feeling better! She looks very cute in her tshirt!
Those mom and baby Halloween costumes are just too cute!
Happy Friday! And good luck with your weekend outing!
I have been wanting to try Fabletics. I was wondering about the sizing. How does do the capris sizes compare to old navy’s sizes?
I love reading about your loves, including your newest addition. I am just starting my 2nd trimester of my first pregnancy and would love your ideas about abs exercises that are safe for me. Thanks!
Sadie is too funny! I am glad she is healing well and sending lots of thoughts to you guys for a good result!
I am loving that I am WFH 3Xs a wek. I am very fortunate that my works allows me to do this because I live about 45 min from downtown KC where my accounting firm is located 🙂
I am so happy you guys were able to get out of the house for a little bit! And you are so blessed to have your mom there with you! So fun!
I’m loving my tennis racket I got from my boyfriend for my birthday! The weather has been gorgeous in Pécs and if my semester schedule and workload allowed, I’d play everyday! New hobbies are just the best workout inspiration 😀 Have a great weekend! And all the best to your sweet pup <3
Love Carters! They have the best sales and cutest clothes without breaking the bank! YAY for Sadie!!! Oh I hope your results come back just fine, but I have a feeling they will 🙂
Glad to hear Sadie is feeling better!! I’m totally going to have to check out the Dear Lillie blog and Instagram feed now. I moved into a new apartment a few weeks ago and am all about updating my design & decorating style 🙂 Thanks for the new inspiration!
Hi Julie! Happy Friday! Thinking of your Sadie girl, I hope you get good news!
I wanted to let you know I featured you on my blog today 🙂 Check it out if you would like.
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You HAVE to do a mom and baby costume!! I am loving and hating purebarre this week. The moves are killer. #lifttoneandtrynottodie
Good to hear Sadie had a successful surgery! Your weekend plans sound fun! I’ll be headed home to St. Louis for a friend’s 30th birthday then to hang out with other family and friends–should be a good weekend!
I found that baby wearing kept my little one happy as a clam during various outings (planes, weddings, shopping, etc.) I even mastered nursing while my daughter was in one. Now she’s 2 and some days I wish I could still wear her just so I could get around a little quicker! HA!
I hope Sadie gets some great news today! Have a great weekend!
So good to hear Sadie is closer to her normal self. Those leggings are absolutely adorable too. I need to finally pull the trigger and sign up for my first Fabletics. Any item in particular that’s your favorite that I should choose first?
Have a fabulous weekend and have fun on your first big trip out of the house with Chase 🙂
Please be the popcorn for Halloween.
This is so random but there is a pic of you and Ryan that has gone viral. You are running a race together and holding hands (I assume near or at the finish line. Over the pic someone has added “This could be us but we like pizza and Netflix.” A friend shared it from RadioNOW 100.9 on Facebook. If that isn’t you guys, then you have some serious twins! lol https://www.facebook.com/radionow1009/photos/a.10151489850596395.1073741891.44882876394/10153167222611395/?type=1
Glad Sadie’s surgery went well! Hope she get better real soon..the T-shirt is so cute though! And those laced leggings are so cute!!
Those leggings are adorable. And I’m so glad to hear Sadie is doing just fine! She’s so cute in her tee. <3 I hope you have a great weekend Julie!
Glad to hear Sadie’s surgery went well! Those clothes from Carter’s are too cute!
I’m glad to hear Sadie is doing well! I hope you enjoy your outing this weekend as a family! <3
Love those Lace capris! Fabletics sucks me in every month hah.
Carters clothes are the cutest!
I was iffy when I saw the lace capris! Now that I see them somewhere other than just their website I want them!
I loved those leggings when I first saw them on their website, but my hubby said no more workout clothes for awhile. He said I need normal clothes! Haha
Oh my gosh, those baby/mom costumes!! Too funny & cute.
That was smart to leave the tags on the baby clothes so you could return them in case. You got some cute stuff!
So glad to hear that Sadie is doing better! My little pup has kennel cough right now and it just breaks my heart, can’t imagine what it would be like if she had surgery! Those baby and mama costumes are so awesome, such a fun idea! Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
We were debating apple picking this weekend too. We haven’t decided where we should go yet. Can’t wait to read about your experience with the little man! I am glad Sadie is doing well after her surgery. Have a great weekend!
I think Leah has that light in her house!
I’m glad Sadie is doing well! It’s nice that she’s so good about clothes – makes keeping her away from stitches a lot easier! This Friday I’m looking forward to my three day weekend, woot woot :). Got lots of schoolwork to do unfortunately, but nice to have three days to do it.