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Friday Favorites 9-15-2023

 


It's Friday - hooray! As you're reading this, I'm probably shedding some tears as I get ready to go back to work after 15 GLORIOUS weeks off. Thankfully I go back on a Friday, so I only have to get through one day before the weekend. That was very strategically planned. 😉 

I'm linking up with Andrea and Erika to share some of my Friday favorites. Let's go! 

Easy favorite: this weather! Fall seems to have arrived in Iowa, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it. It's the kind of weather where you need a jacket in the morning and evenings, but afternoons are warm. We'll gladly take it! 

Sammy has been loving his return to preschool! Look at him writing his name so well - it's a super proud mama moment for me. 

Tuesday was the PERFECT day for us to go to our favorite apple orchard. We had such a great day doing all the fall things! Both boys (and their parents) were exhausted by the time we got home. Haha!

Look at this cute bib! My grandma picked it up at a trip to Hobby Lobby and sent it to us with a note saying that she "couldn't resist." We just love her so much! I'm sure Jack will be sporting it this Sunday for football games. 

This was a fun favorite for our family: Sammy is trying football camp this fall! He is such his father's son. They got home from camp and Sammy immediately grabbed a football from the garage so they could "practice" some more. This part of parenting brings my sports-loving husband a lot of joy. 


Back to work meant a back to school haircut and color was in order for this mama. I had 3 inches cut off and love how breezy it feels! Jack is at the phase where he grabs ahold of anything he can get his hands on, so a big haircut was definitely needed.


Hamburger sliders were on the menu this week, and they are some of my favorites! It's a quick, kid-friendly dinner idea. Find the recipe here.


The dreaded re-siding of the house is complete - ALLELUIA! It was two very noisy days of work, but we are thrilled with the results. We plan to paint our front door black to compliment our new black roof. I'm so glad this project is behind us! 


I'll end on my very favorite: these two freshly bathed boys in the matching pajamas. I can't even handle the cuteness. Their pajamas are our favorite brand, Little Sleepies.

This weekend we have some housekeeping to do, and hopefully we'll spend some time outdoors to enjoy this beautiful weather. Be sure to check back in on Monday. I'll be sharing something fun! Have a great one! XX

Catch up on this week's blog posts here: 

Hamburger Sliders

A trip to the Apple Orchard



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