Life Lately

Oh how I've missed my little blogging world! I haven't quite adjusted to my new schedule yet, but I'm trying. Time management is key here and there just isn't enough time in a day for what I need to do. The last time I checked in with y'all I confessed and lied - ha! I thought I'd catch you guys up with a Life Lately post with lots and lots of pictures and then we'll talk Easter later this week - we've been busy!

Softball is becoming a new normal around here. While I watch the games Brylee does things like steal my shades and run around trying to sneak into the dugout with Tate.

And sometimes she likes to unleash her future track star self. She wore herself out and mama did not get upset. ;)

I started back to school two weeks ago. I'm only taking one class but it's an online 5-week course with a lab. It's super stressful if I don't stay on top of it (reason #1 I've been slacking in the blog front!) I did my best to get ahead in class since we were headed for Dallas last weekend for a short spring break trip. But, I ended up taking my books with me and did some reading in the car.

We had Pappasitos once we got to Dallas. To say we love it is an understatement. Tate and I shared the combo fajitas and it came with shrimp stuffed with a jalepeno and cheese wrapped in bacon - omg it was so good!

That next morning (Friday) morning we got up and ready. The plan was to go to the Zoo but the forecast showed a 90% chance of thunderstorms all day so we opted for the Aquarium instead. Tate and I have been before and loved it but I guess a ton of people had the same plans and the place was jam-packed! We still had a good time but there were so. many. people! Sidenote: it never rained!

These two guys were hysterical! I started making this clicking noise and they went crazy making that same noise. Needless to say, it stirred up a crowd. 
 
 



And of course the flamingos where B had to show us how they stand. She LOVES her "mingos".

After the Aquarium we walked a few blocks over for lunch. We decided not to 'plan' lunch and just find something within walking distance since we were downtown. Tate spotted a TGI Friday's but the wait was forever long so we walked across the street to a Cajun place. Our waitress was great but the timing and quality of the food were terrible! Can't say we didn't try something new, though. Tate and B did entertain us (and the tables surrounding) with B's new cheetah. I'm not sure which one loves it more.

A few weekends ago Tate went hunting in exchange for a trip to the outlets in Allen with no complaining, so that's where we headed next. This is the only time it "rained" - it was like a light mist that lasted less than 5 minutes. We did our shopping, he didn't complain, and we got some ice cream once B woke up from her stroller nap.

That night we went to the Magic Time Machine for dinner. If you ever go to the Dallas area and have kids, go! Even if you don't have kids, go! My Nana always took us when we were kids and we loved it! The servers dress in costume and each table is a different setting. It's so fun. We sat in a mushroom and our waitress was Poison Ivy, although Brylee kept calling her Ariel.  One of the drinks on the kids menu is called a Magic Bubbly Potion and I remember always getting one when we were kids. Brylee loved hers.

And now they have adult ones too!

Saturday morning we got up, had brunch and headed home. We decided to go home Saturday so that we had plenty of time to recoop, grocery shop, catch up on laundry, etc on Sunday - best decision ever! Tate went to an arena football game with an old coach friend and B and I caught up on the Voice. She dances while they sing.

Sunday we went to San Angelo for lunch, attempted to see the Easter bunny, got some last minute Easter things at Target (and checked out their patio furniture) and ended our day trip at the grocery store. Tate dropped me off and went to Lowes while Brylee napped in the cart - made this shopping trip a breeze!

I have no idea how that's even comfortable. And just for grins, she's been known to do this before. :)

 

Monday night I thought I was going to be lost without the Bachelor, but hello DWTS! I totally forgot it started that night. Brylee gave me a quick fashion show and then we watched our dancers!

 

Tate had a game that we skipped because Tuesday I had to complete 2 tests and a lab! Why oh why did I decide it would be a good idea to take such a demanding class with such a busy schedule?? Oh yeah, because I need to finish!

I had Friday off so we left for Odessa for Easter and my nephew's birthday party - but that's another post for another day. :)

And that's life lately. A whole bunch of softball, studying, and a quick vacation. 

I'll be back tomorrow with What's Up Wednesday! :)

Daily Leah #10 & #11

Better late than never, right? I would have just skipped #10 considering most of it was in my Life Lately post but, this was a goal for the year to do this weekly and by golly I'm sticking with it!

 I am back with another week of #dailyleah. These are pictures of something that made me happy that particular day - celebrating the happy things in each day whether the day was good or bad! :)

March 13 to March 19

Day 73
We went for a walk to the softball fields to help Tate and brought Layla along with us. Tate decided to give he and I both a break and let Layla pull Brylee. Friends, it was hilarious!

Day 74
We went to the softball game and this girl stole my shades! Looks like there needs to be some aviators in her future!

Day 75
I was scrolling through my phone and found a bunch of selfies Brylee took. I usually delete my pictures once I get them on my computer but I guess these somehow got missed and I'm not upset one bit... they were from July!

Day 76
I am loving the Kind bars! I always stick to the same chocolate nutty bars but they were out so I decided to try new ones - love them!

Day 77
Road trip - Tate was jamming out, Brylee was watching a movie on the iPad and I was studying.

Day 78
Dallas World Aquarium - B loved it!

Day 79

B clipped up her hair and said she looked like my mom - my mom wears her hair up a lot in a messy updo and I think Brylee recreated it perfectly! lol

March 20 to March 26

Day 80
Saw the Rooster Bunny --- I have NO idea why she calls him the Rooster bunny. She knows Easter and can say Easter just fine but for some reason there is no Easter Bunny. Strange kid. By the way, this was as close as she was getting. He couldn't look at her or touch her so there was absolutely NO WAY she was sitting right next to him. Tate is sitting next to the bench you just can't see him.
 
 
Day 81
Brylee gave me a quick fashion show.


 
Day 82
Catching up on The Voice. I watch, Brylee dances. My DVR didn't record any of the blinds and the first round of battles was a terrible recording - I guess we had bad weather that night. Boo.


 
Day 83
I started a new chapter today and it's something I actually remember and know!


 
Day 84
Can you see Brylee? At one of Tate's softball games B had a ton of room to run (since that is what she does best at the games). She's there, just very tiny! Ha.



Day 85
Good Friday! We celebrated Easter with my mom.



Day 86

A little Easter egg coloring on this Saturday morning!

 And that, my friends, is what makes me happy. :)

Confessions | Take 2

Every time I say or do something that I think "hey, that would be a good confession" and I write it down somewhere. Now that I have my multiple sticky notes, receipts, construction paper, etc., notes all gathered up, it's time to confess! Linking up with Jess!

// I confess that I am not wearing green today. Happy St. Patrick's Day! :)

// I confess that I hide Tate's shoes when he doesn't put them back in the closet! When he starts to run low on shoes he'll start asking. They've been hidden under the bed, in the hall closet, Brylee's drawers, garage - you name it! One day he'll learn. 

 // I confess that I don't like when a link doesn't take me to a new window. I have forgotten to do this before so I'm guilty of it - sorry - but chances are I probably won't come back to the blog. If I try to hit the back arrow it always takes me to a blank page so I just forget it. 

// I confess that I like the taste of cough syrup. Yes, the cherry kind! Weird? Okay, moving on. 

// I confess that I'm always hungry if I eat breakfast. If I skip it I'm fine until lunch but man am I starving if I eat breakfast. Why???

// I confess that I eat dill relish out of the jar. I always have. I guess that's just about as weird as cough syrup. Again, moving on.

// I confess that I use a lot of exclamation points and I'm very wordy! I never had a problem in school trying to meet a word count, I always had to worry about have too many words! And the exclamation points, I'm always afraid people will think I'm yelling but it's just a habit now! 

// I confess that as much as I try to buy cute pajamas, I still sleep in Tate's old shirts and yoga shorts! I wait until his shirts start getting dingy and have some holes and then move them to my pj drawer. 

// I confess that every time I hear Want You To Want Me by Jason Derulo I think of the Luke Bryan karaoke duet. Seriously, add some twang and slow it down a bit and it could have been Luke's all along! Agree?

And those are all I have for you today. :)

Easter Pinning!

Okay, first things first - if you didn't read my post yesterday you might want to go to that first. This next part will make more sense! :)

True. I did break my nose and never got it fixed. I was 11 and my dad and uncle were redoing my grandparents porch. It is super long and they had planks laid every 2.5 feet or so. I was going outside to ask my dad what he wanted for dinner (my mom was calling it in) and while turning around on the planks (that I was told not to get on) I fell and hit the bridge of my nose. The ER doctor could have popped it back in place but didn't and now it's crooked. 

True. I do have a scar from a penny! I used to drive a brown mustang with light tan interior. I was getting in one day during the hot summer and sat on a penny! The dang thing burned me and for a few weeks I had good ol' Abe Lincoln on the back of my leg - it seriously burned his face onto my leg. I wish I had a picture of this. Now I just have a tiny line from where it scarred. 

False. I did break my ankle but only once. I did, however, break my arm 3 times in the same place. Soccer was very rough on me - ha! for 6 years straight I was either in a cast, boot or sling of some sort. That is why I initially wanted to be in orthopedics - if you read yesterday you'll know why I changed my mind. :)

Now that that is out of the way - can y'all believe Easter is next weekend? My nephew's birthday also happens to fall on Easter this year so it will be a family fun filled weekend for us! Linking up with Jessi and Jenn today for a few of my plans for Easter this year. 

one // I will be making a Hummingbird cake! Yes ma'am! I love love love hummingbird cakes! I used to use a recipe I got out of a Southern Living cookbook years ago until I found Shay's recipe! It's still so, so good without all the work! :)

two //Because I have 3 different Easter celebrations to go to I will also be making Shay's Carrot Cake Cheesecake! Cheesecakes are my ultimate favorite and carrot cakes just scream Easter to me. I can't wait to make this!

three // I'm starting the Resurrection Eggs with Brylee this year - it starts today btw! Beth shared this a few weeks ago on her blog and I love it! You probably have everything you need already!

four // Three celebrations calls for three different treats, right? I always make this little "snack" for all holidays! It's so fun to change out the M&M colors and sprinkles and it's just so darn good. Warning - it is addicting! 

Have a wonderful afternoon, friends!