Friday Favorites: Super Fun Edition

It's Friday!!!  I'm pumped!!! WOO HOO!!!

Erika, Narci and I are sharing our Friday Favorites again this week and you should too!  Grab the graphic below, link back to one (or all) of us and share your Friday Favorites!!!

First up on my list of favorites are my awesome coworkers :)  They're some of my very FAVORITE people.  I've said it before that if I didn't LOVE what I did, there is no way I'd leave my babies every day - and these AMAZING teachers are inspiring in so many ways.  We hang out in the bathroom between classes, drink too many Sonic drinks and get into some mischief while our Principal is gone. 

Our fearless leader has been out this week, so we've been sending him pictures every day of us "on our best behavior". 

Monday we sent him pics of all of us asleep in our classrooms and then Tuesday we took the golf cart from the trainers and headed out to the baseball field (our principal is also the varsity coach), to do some work on the field (that's like his baby)

I look super out of place. hahaha  And then our school police officer pulled us over :)

We also snapped this pic on the playground :)  There are a handful of other teachers who couldn't join us for pics - but trust me - we have the best staff meetings on campus :)

Griffin's new FAVORITE activity is feeding Jack Bauer.  Even if it's not time. 

And even if no one is watching her.  It's kind of a problem. hahaha

Sweet girl is INDEPENDENT and she has no problem pulling the chair over herself, climbing up herself and attempting to get the food herself.  Lord, help me.

At least she had some great Charlie's Angels hair while doing it :)

Look at sweet Jack Bauer waiting patiently for her to finish.  Note how many pieces of food are in each of her "scoops". :)

And since we're talking about her hair... it's growing like crazy and is kind of my FAVORITE. :)

Next up, my very FAVORITE clothing brand, Matilda Jane, is releasing theier Spring Collection (Hello, Lovely!) this weekend and I'm hosting a trunk show at my house!!!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting to show people the clothes in person (vs just looking at them online) and play dress-up with our girls :)  

I haven't seen it in person yet, but I'm LOVING the sneak peeks!!!  Everything is so girly and appropriate and FUN!

If you're local and want to come by my house on Sunday between 2:30 and 4:30 to preview the collection shoot me an email (dave-and-andrea@hotmail.com) and I'll send you my address.

If you're NOT local, no worries!!!  The collection will go live on Sunday and you can visit the Matilda Jane website to check it all out.  You can add things to your wishlist and then email it to me (dave-and-andrea@hotmail.com) and my trunk keeper, Kat (katkempson@matildajaneclothing.com) on Sunday up until noon on Monday and then we'll be in touch about payment for your order.  That's it!!  If you're looking online and you want to see something put together or have any questions, email me and I can email you back with pics and other details you may want.  I'm so excited to share this sweet collection with y'all!

Just based on previews, this gray dress with polka dot leggings is my FAVORITE!  I love outfits for G that are comfy AND cute.

And since we're talking about cute and comfy... check out G's sweet little ensemble from last weekend....

I feel like she looks about 12 when she wears skinny jeans... get this girl in some ruffle pants STAT!!!

I was taking pics of her and Mason came outside... game over. :)

   

Last up, my Stella and Dot show is still open, and if you're looking for a GREAT bag you should check out the How Does She Do It Tote bag.  I have it in a gold Ikat print and it's one of my absolute FAVORITES.  I'm loving this print for Spring...

Several of my friends have these prints (which are still available) and they're so cute!

The bags are roomy, have a reasonable number of pockets (can I get an Amen???) and wipe clean with a damp cloth (or baby wipe - hahaha).  The drop on the handle is perfection and I love that the zip closed.  They're big, but not huge and for the price, I think they're a great value.

This weekend is prepped to be a super fun one... Matilda Jane show, birthday party, superbowl party, etc! Hope you have lots of plans for fun and relaxing!!!

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Life Lately

Today's post is a random jumbling of "Life Lately".  Lots of fun happening that I don't want to overlook!

On Saturday, Luke wore his headband and carried his swords to his playdate with Lincoln (the third one of the THREE he had that day!) and unfortunately, he left his ninja gear there.  Fortunately, Lincoln's oldest sister is in one of my classes and she returned the gear and Luke's ninja status was restored.  We were both sporting cool headbands, and the occasion called for a selfie :)

Taking pics with Luke is no easy feat, though...but sometimes the outtakes are my favorites :)

I mean... what was I doing??? hahaha

Monday night I had to run by a friends house and I made a quick pit stop to ruin my dinner.  Weird thing.... McDonalds plain ice cream cones are my FAVORITE ice cream.  If you haven't tried one you need to!  If they have the chocolate/vanilla swirl where you live.... well.... I hate you.   Because I would move back to Canada JUST for the swirl cones. :)

Tuesday afternoon I ran home after lunch to put soup in my crock pot since girls were coming over that night and brought Jack Bauer back to school with me to hang out.  My co-workers and I were getting into some trouble on the baseball field (more on that tomorrow) and Jack Bauer had the best time running around like an absolute fool.

Homeboy is small, but he can MOTOR!!! 

So vicious :)

Luke got to hold Jack Bauer from school to Miss Lisa's house and when Mason got in the car his face was PRICELESS!!!  Jack Bauer is his BESTIE and he was more than a little excited to have him on his lap in the car.

 "OMG, MOM!!! Look how cute I am?!?!?!" hahahaha

Dave took the kids to McDonalds Tuesday night for dinner while I had girls over and when it got dark sooner than he anticipated, they headed to the country club to hang out instead :) 

He texted me these pics and I am IN LOVE!

 When they all got home, Mason and I snuggled in my Diana wrap :)  Gotta love a wrap big enough for two! hahahaha

My Wednesday "Happy Morning" pictures from Dave were extra sweet...

... and yes he's holding a pair of underwear.  Apparently, as Dave was getting him into the car, Mason announced that he had decided not to put on undies.  So Dave ran inside, snagged a pair and he put them on at Miss Lisa's house.  Sigh.  Mason.

Yesterday was the best morning.  Luke had his first field trip when all of Kindergarten headed to the Dallas Children's Theater to see a production of SkippyJon Jones. 

My "group" was Luke and Libby and they were the SWEETEST!!!

This picture CRACKS me up!!!  Libby talked Luke's ear off (with A LOT of enthusiasm) and this kind of sums it up...

I just about died when they grabbed hands to walk into the theater :)

1) Luke's belt

2) The hand holding

3) Her pose

4) I die 

Waiting for SkippyJon to start!

I can't even!!!

On the way home we discussed unicorns, our favorite foods, birthday party themes, dogs and it was decided that at recess that afternoon they would play superheroes and Libby would be Glitter, Zoe would be rainbow and Luke would be hot lava.  :)  I LOOOOOOOOVE Kindergarten!!!

And just when I thought the cuteness was done :)

And we rounded off the day with some hugs from an older girl :)  Our Anna Grace was coming in from soccer practice and Luke was able to snag a hug.  It was a good day for Luke McAnally!

Neither one of my boys has ever really been a "climber".... but Griffin is putting my nerves to the test.

Pretty sure she was copying the face I made when I found her standing on the bench.  And yes.... I was "that mom" who took her picture before getting her down. hahaha 

 And remember those hints I was dropping on Mondays post???

They worked :)

So... that's some life lately!  Nothing major - but fabulous nonetheless!

Hope y'all have a FANTASTIC day!  See you tomorrow for Friday Favorites!!!