Hooray for Friday! And hooray for a sunny weekend in Sarasota!
Ryan and I arrived at my mother-in-law’s house yesterday evening and so far our time here has been great. Our agenda for this weekend is filled with trips to the beach, dinner plans and a Mother’s Day brunch with my grandmother-in-law. I know the time will pass by in a flash, so I’m off to soak up every minute of the fun while we’re here. Today we’re planning to take Sadie to the dog beach!
Moving right along to your regularly scheduled Friday post… Let’s chat about things we’re loving this week! As always, please feel free to play along in the comments section. I love reading about things that make you smile!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Daily Laughs from Sadie
As a first-time dog owner, one of the things I always tell people that surprised me most about owning a dog just just how much our dog makes us laugh! Sadie truly cracks us up every single day with antics like the one you can see below.
Ryan was looking for a movie to stream on Netflix on his laptop when Sadie decided she should be his source of entertainment, not Netflix.
We have the neediest dog in all the land.
This sunscreen has been a favorite of mine for years. I got Ryan hooked when we first started dating and he complained about super-greasy sunscreen that made him break out. Just wanted to share since I know summer is right around the corner! It’s the best!
- Almond Butter and Chocolate Chips
Throughout the past month or two, this delightful combination somehow became a post-dinner tradition. The flavors pair together perfectly and it satisfies my sweet tooth! (P.S. Sadie is deeply offended that you guys gave this picture nearly 400 more likes on Instagram than the latest Instagram photo of her. I told her no one can compete with chocolate and nut butter, but she’s still pissed.)
- Sam Smith
This guy’s voice is phenomenal! He’s the voice on Disclosure’s “Latch” and every time I hear him sing, I get chills. His voice absolutely gorgeous. And his song “Stay With Me” is a new favorite in our house right now. So beautiful!
- Detox Yoga
Whenever I’m home in Ocala on a Sunday and have the opportunity to take the detox yoga class at my local yoga studio, I jump at the chance. It’s the perfect rest-day yoga because it’s not strenuous at all and is essentially a relaxing stretch class. It’s peaceful, calming and the perfect class for days when I want to focus on my breathing, stretch my legs and leave a class feeling rejuvenated without stressing my body at all. Namaste!
Past Things I’m Loving Friday Posts
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you’ve been loving this week?
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ahhhhh Sadie is so precious! I’ve been wanting to get a dog ever since my parents “stole” my Great Dane. I keep seeing so many Golden Retrievers around and they’ve really caught my eye.
I am loving finally having a low-key weekend with not much planned. As much as I like staying busy and having fun activities planned on the weekend, it’s nice to have a free one every so often. I might try my first spinning class!
Almond butter and chocolate chips sounds like heaven!
Detox yoga sounds wonderful! I’m actually taking a pre-natal yoga class on Sunday. I’m so excited for it!!!
Vizsla hugs will always be the best!
Amen!!!!!
I’ve been loving spaghetti squash. I could seriously never eat pasta again! 🙂
Spaghetti squash is the jam!
I love almond butter (any nut butter) and chocolate! looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend.
Thank you for the sunscreen tip! I am loving that it’s Friday & I have very few plans. Cooking brunch for my mother, sister & sister’s mil on Sunday. I love these ladies & can’t wait to celebrate the wonderful Mother’s that they are!
Have fun!!!
Sadie reminds me so much of a Dalmatian we used to have about 10 years ago! Perdi had more personality than some people we knew. She was such a kick. Even when she did something she wasn’t supposed to, she did it with style and attitude, ha ha. I love seeing all the pictures of Sadie! Takes me right back. 🙂
Haha! Yes!! Sadie definitely misbehaves “with attitude.” Love that! Ha!!
Sadie seriously cracks me up! She has such a personality!!
I am loving that my mom is coming in town tonight and staying the night with my husband and me! We are going to go to a big breakfast tomorrow before she leaves and I just adore any extra time I can get with her!
I am also loving how much my husband loves his new softball league! He gets so excited before every game like a little kid. It is fun to watch him be passionate about an active hobby!
Last but not least I am loving the Aveeno radiant moisturizer! Seriously leaves my face feeling so refreshed and its lightweight and not oily! I love it! PLUS it has sunscreen! BONUS!
Have a wonderful weekend with your inlaws!
Oh my gosh, I love ALL of your favorites this Friday (especially Sadie wanting Ryan to choose her over Netflix…haha), but I am so with you on Sam Smith. Ever since we saw him on SNL last month, I am obsessed with “Stay With Me” and blare it at an obscene amount (and sometimes even tear up). Always look forward to reading about the things you’re loving!
You’ve been nominated for a Sunshine Award on my page!! I love reading your posts! You deserve it!
Thank you, Renae!!
You have me totally hooked on the nut butter and chocolate chips! After I saw your instagram, I tried it and loved it! Great after dinner snack.
I’m loving body pump this week!
Almond Butter and chocolate chips..YUM!!
Even better – melt up those chocolate chips and stir them in with the almond butter.
Drooling… Can this be my lunch?
Sure thing. I will call myself the “lunch czar” and call it good.
If you are into making your own nut butter, and like dark chocolate, try making cashew butter and add about 3 oz of unsweetened chocolate to 12 oz of nuts. Cashews are naturally sweet, so you don’t need added sweetener. It’s amazing.
Sadie is adorable!
I’ve never tried that oil free sunscreen but might have to look into it!
Looking forward to spending some time with family this weekend and then next weekend is my friends bach. party and we are going to clearwater!! Never been so really excited.
Yay for Sadie thought bubbles coming back!! I’ve missed them!
Haha they were in retirement there for a while 🙂
Ooo! I should look for a detox yoga class around Denver! Sounds wonderful!
Sadie is so cute; I am such a huge dog lover. Our pup does that too and smushes his face into mine so I can’t see around him. 🙂
I am super excited that it’s Mother’s day weekend . 🙂 I don’t have a mother myself, so it never meant anything to me before. Now that I have been blessed with twins, it is one of my most favorite times of the year. My husband always makes a huge deal about it. My kids were doing their Kindergarten homework writing assignment last night, which was to illustrate and write about why they were thankful for their mom. One of my son’s sentences was, “Mama has a brain.” haha! Have a great weekend, Julie!
I don’t eat almond butter but peanut butter with chocolate chips after dinner is a must! Best combination ever- especially Mighty Maple peanut butter from Peanut Butter & Co. – delicious.
Are all Vizsla’s that loving??!!! If yes, where can I get one? 🙂
I’m loving reading while I walk! Sounds goofy but it’s a great way to get outside and do something other than run. Of course it is at a park with a trail, so no street crossing involved!
Current book: “The Cinderella Pact”
My cat does the same thing. Especially when I’m working, and ESPECIALLY when I’m on a conference call.
Aren’t dogs just so funny. Sadie cracks me up with the pictures you post of her. This week, I am loving taking some time away from the office to get work done at our local coffee shop. With the downcast weather we have had here, it has been a glorious time!
I am loving smoothies this week!!! But I always love almond butter and dark Choc chips. That’s a nightly tradition for me!
My furbabies can turn any frown upside down any day! #mustlovedogs
I sometimes wonder what my husband and I talked about before we got our dog 🙂 And a detox yoga class sounds ah-mazing!
Ha ha, Sadie is so cute! I 100% agree with you – my dog Scarlett makes both me and my husband laugh every day and I didn’t really expect that before we had her. We always say she is “deeply silly,” like silly to the core, which is one of her traits that I love the most. Have a fun weekend!
Great tip on the sunscreen! I’m headed to Nashville for a bachelorette party this month and I’ve been starting my “not gross feeling” sunscreen search.
This week I’ve been on a HUGE Whitney Houston pandora station kick at work! Normally I can’t listen to anything too crazy while working (usually stuck on Enya or piano music) but for some reason those ’90s hits keep me happy all day 🙂
My friend played me Sam Smith two weeks ago–so good! Sadie is adorable in all her neediness haha have a great weekend!
I love almond butter & mini chocolate chips on BANANAS. What a great combo!
Ok seriously…I had never heard of Sam Smith until today and now I’m obsessed. I haven’t gotten any work done because I’m youtube searching his songs! Amazing!
Isn’t his voice incredible!?
I love doing yoga on rest days. It’s such a great way to stretch and relieve your muscles!
I went to my first ever detox-esque yoga class this week and it was one of the most amazing things of my life. I left feeling SO GOOD about pretty much everything in general haha. The only bad thing was that the class was at 8:30 at night and I had to go home afterwards! I wanted to just sleep in the yoga studio I was so relaxed haha.
YUM you made that almond butter & chocolate chips look so good! I tried AB once and wasn’t a huge fan… after seeing that pic I kind of want to try it again! 🙂
My dog has the best antics too. I never realized how funny dogs could be either. I love baby sunscreen because it is great for sensitive skin. I will have to try Coppertone!
I am loving the Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe I came up with this week! But I think I need to try this almond butter and chocolate chip now…
You forgot to put “Fancy” as a thing you are LOVING 😉
almond butter & dark chocolate always!!
I’ve been loving finishing up with my classes for the semester! Sweet freedom is here! Sadie is so hilarious! I cannot wait to have a dog of my own someday. Detox yoga sounds amazing and refreshing right now! Enjoy your weekend!
I love Sam Smith!! He sings an acoustic version of Latch that is PHENOMENAL! I am also loving Starbucks Happy Hour and Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi. Ignite Me is the third book in the Shatter Me trilogy and I have loved the whole series.
How have I never tried almond butter + chocolate chips before?!? Life changed, I already know it. And I love Sadie!
Sadie is so cute! I can’t wait to get a dog of my own to make me laugh all the time 🙂 I am loving this down time and the weather, perfect combination to sit out on the porch and catch up on some blog reading!
Yum!!! What’s your favourite almond butter??? I’ve been loving avocados this week..and mangos!!!
Sadie is too cute! We have a very needy dachshund, so I feel your lack-of-personal-space pain 😉
Oh Sadie cracks me up too! I have a 3 year old Vizsla, Egan & She is soooo needy too!
Oh my Sadie makes me want a dog so much!!! Almond butter and chocolate chips = genious. And I need some detox yoga in my life, that sounds wonderful. Enjoy the sunny weekend!!
I’ve been loving Mayver’s Original Super Spread. It’s a nut butter with chia and sesame seeds. Unfortunately I think it’s only available in Australia.
My dogs do the exact same thing when I’m on my computer! My ornery one will start pawing at me if he even sees my laptop or a a book near me – brat! I know i”m to blame though because I always end up laughing instead of getting mad at him!
Have you ever seen this video? http://blog.petflow.com/if-youve-ever-wondered-what-velcro-dog-means-say-hello-to-nell/
That is our vizsla to a T. Our vizsla, Brooks, will climb up on the sofa very slowly when we have food, and she won’t look at us. We call it stealth mode. It’s so funny!
I am loving finally being home again!
I just recently discovered Sam Smith, too! And am also obsessed :). Big thanks to The Voice for sharing this new talent! So amazing- as was Josh’s rendition of his song!