Showing posts with label recap of bestie beach weekend 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recap of bestie beach weekend 2016. Show all posts

Friday, May 20, 2016

Friday 5!

So much goodness to put in this post...let's get to it!

1 - Bestie Beach Weekend (Last Weekend)



It was fabulous!!!  Relaxation, rejuvenation, and a boob job?  Check out the brief recap here!


2 - New eyes



My daughter must have inherited my eye site genetics because now that she's wearing glasses her eyes are getting a little worse with each growth spurt.  Last week we were in the ophthalmologist's office for a check up (six months ahead of schedule) and it was decided a stronger power lenses were needed.  Off to Walmart (thank God for Walmart's awesome selection of $9 frames) and thirty minutes later she had picked a new frame.  On Monday she got them!  So cute!

3 - Under the weather



My little man greeted me when I returned from my weekend away with strep.  Eeeek!  Poor guy felt like death warmed over.  Luckily, my husband was able to take him to the doctor first thing Monday morning.  By Tuesday he was feeling great and ready to go!

4 - Under the water



While we're talking about Little Man I should mention he started a short stint of swim lessons at our local YMCA this week.  That kid knows NO fear and he was ready to jump in head first!  Thanks to my mom having a pool that he's been in for three years I can see why he loves the water.  He did really well and he will be in the next set of lessons soon!  Wednesday I posted my weekly (very random) Pinterest post and it dealt with the pool - check out the first five things that popped up in my Pinterest search!

5 - The bright side of funerals



Weird right?  Right.  This week my husband's great uncle passed away.  I think we all dread funerals and this was no different.  However, I learned a few things...1) The new teacher at my daughter's elementary school is my husband's second cousin.  Wait, what?  2) I met some of my husband's extended family from Georgia and they were so delightful.  3) Who would have thought a funeral would give my husband and I some "us" time?  Dear spouse had to take some time from work to attend the service and that meant that I got him for an extra evening and for a few extra hours the next day.  We were able to run some errands and get coffee at the new coffee shop in our tiny downtown.  We also enjoyed lunch together and it was just perfect.  We always equate loss with sadness but sometimes if you look hard enough you see there is some good in it.

Pinterest (This Week)

My Tasty Tuesday post?  I hope you'll give it a moment of your time and check out what in the world I am up to nutritionally speaking.  

Sugar Free Like Me: Low Carb Brownies #lowcarb #chocolate:
I believe it is time for these to be made in A Brownie World.

I love this outfit. I like how simple and classy it is. I LOVE how I could wear it at work or casually.:
Loving this look - orange and corals are always my go-to colors

If you have to ask if it's too early to drink wine...you're an amateur and we can't be friends.:
Truer words have never been spoken....

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Pinterest 5: Today's word is POOL



Hey loves!  I hope you are all doing fabulous.  Can I take a second and tell you how magnificent Bestie Beach Weekend was?  My gosh I want to relive it right this second.  We had a blast on our trip to Myrtle Beach, SC!  Technically we had about a day and a half away and boy did the cards play in our favor.  Myrtle Beach is four hours from me and the drive was great - no stops along the way and plenty of conversation made those four hours FLY by!  When we arrived we were able to check in early and switch into our bathing suits.  We grabbed lunch to go in hopes of hanging out by the pool but a rain storm blew in so we did the next best thing - shopping!  Myrtle Beach has loads of great shopping thanks to Tanger Outlets.  Both my bestie and myself really found some great deals but our favorite part was - wait for it - bra shopping!

What?

Yes!  We both needed a good fitting and to stock up.  I dubbed this trip my boob job beach trip because ladies I have been wearing the most incorrect bra size ever.  Yes, I was thrilled and stocked up!  Thanks to Candace for her fitting skills over at the Bali store!

After shopping we did dinner and then headed back to the hotel to read and veg out.  Look, we're no 24 anymore we had to do what came naturally and for us it was pajamas, a book, and Forensic Files!





Saturday was a total gift from God.  It was sunny, it was hot, and we spent all day in the sun!  Don't believe us?  Just see one of us out and notice our cherry red sunburn!  The beach was perfect and we laid out for quite a while before heading to the pool to lay out more.  Maybe she had a questionable hotdog for lunch and maybe I drank a bucket of rum...



Relaxation was they key for his successful weekend and we scored loads (and loads of Starbucks too that is always a plus!)

So yes it was a phenomenal weekend away!



Since I live so far from the ocean my sacred summer spots are the pool and the river.  Luckily, my mom has the pool and my dad has a place on the river.  Even better?  The pool getting all jazzed up for warmer temps and this girl is so ready.

Today my random Pinterest search is pool - check it!

15 Minute Pool Exercise Routine For Rapid Weight Loss:
Pin Here
OK I like this because I do like to work out in the water.  When it was installed my mom bough pool weights (you know the foam ones) and she would do he exercises she learned at the YMCA.  I more do laps, treading, dips, and pull ups (on the diving board).  Nothing like having a fruity drink and burning the calories you are sipping!

floating speakers:
Pin it here!
Um yeah I need these!  I think these light up as well as play the music off your phone.  Sweeeeeeet!

OFFICIAL SUMMER POOL DRINK: 1 can pineapple juice (46oz), 1 cup Country Time lemonade mix, 2 cups water, 2 cans Sprite, and Pineapple Coconut Rum Um yes please!:
Pin it!
If you have boat drinks and beach drinks you need pool drinks too! Looks pretty delicious I bet I can clean it up a bit to enjoy!  (Friends:  Look for this this summer at our get togethers!)

Tip of the Day: Clean Your Pool Easily - Tip of the Day - Who Knew Tips - from the authors of the As Seen on TV books:
Pin This Pool Owners!
Considering all the sunscreen and oils you should do this. We did it and it does work!  Love a good cleaning short cut!

Hey, I found this really awesome Etsy listing at https://www.etsy.com/listing/183560756/pool-rules-sign-12-x-24-wood-sign-funny:
Here's your pin
Sweet Jesus I need one of these for the pool, river, and my own home!!!  Is this not screaming at us all yes?!?!?!

I love doing these posts and I love it when you join me - considering making this a link up!  What ya thinking?

Have a great Wednesday - Friday is closer!!!