Heading out the door to Meet the Teacher at Pookie's school.... even though we were blessed enough to keep the same two teachers he had last year! Best SURPRISE ever. We love you Amy & Taylor!
Morning ride to the front door at school.... and yes he may have gotten a DumDum at 8;30 am. #badmommy What could I say, he obviously was having NO part in this first day of school nonsense.....
We couldn't be MORE thrilled to have Taylor & Amy back for the second time! So blessed.
On another note, I have always enjoyed following other people's blogs and checking out some of their "favorites" so I figured why not join in on the fun?! Soooo every Friday I'm going to TRY and make a point of doing the same. It's always great to see what other people are enjoying at the moment or checking out product reviews, especially for moms like me that don't exactly have a ton of time for trial and error these days. So, I am linking up with my friend Jenny, (who I have known since college and is also a mommy) over at The Mini Jetsetter and listing my Friday Favorites!
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So, every year I am obsessed with the turning of the leaves, the cooler weather, pumpkins, and the beginning of Fall. Nothing makes me happier than stocking up on some yummy smelling Fall candles to throw in the mix. I tend to stalk, yes STALK, Bath & Body Works until they release all of their pumpkin fragrances so I can stock up on all the pumpkin candles and soaps until December when they release all their Christmas scents, (my FAVORITE time of year). However, I will say this year I was mildly disappointed with B&B. In my opinion, all their fall candles smell VERY similar. And a few even smelled like coffee. Don't get me wrong, I love me some fresh coffee brewing first thing in the morning on a cold winter day, but I don't really want my house smelling like a Starbucks during their morning rush all day every day. I did go ahead and buy their Pumpkin Pie candle for the kitchen as well as a few hand soaps but I just couldn't go crazy with all the fragrances like I usually do every year. Hmmmm....maybe my husband called them ahead of time and had them hide half their new inventory in the back... who knows. So, low and behold I found this little gem and must say it knocks the rest of the B&B candles out of the park! If you have never had a Circle E candle then you are missing out. You can definitely order them online but if you are ever in or near Fredericksberg I HIGHLY recommend you stop by their factory store. I just went this summer and it was SO hard to walk out with a few candles, (Ok, a few candles in each hand. And maaybe a few more in a basket that the sweet lady carried out for me because my hands were full already.) Anyways, I burn Bird of Paradise year round in our house but I will say Country Morning is a yummy Fall scent that will make your house feel like Thanksgiving every day!!!! Circle E Candles
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So speaking of Fall, as soon as Labor Day weekend hit and we kicked off our first football game, I had my husband in the attic ripping through boxes of baby clothes and Christmas decor and throwing allll my pumpkin and Fall decor down so I could get to work!!!! It may be 90 degrees outside but inside the Haverty house we have football on, Fall candles burning, and you may need to watch where you sit because you just might accidentally sit on a pumpkin. #pumpkinseverywhere #noTrippthatisnotaball #pleasedonotthrowthepumpkinsinthehouse
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I know this brand has been around for a few years now, but I thought I would share anyway because they first time I used this product was a few years ago at DryBar in Dallas. I'll be honest, I wasn't really that impressed. It left my hair weighed down on the roots and the ends were dry and stiff.... definitely not a good look on blonde hair. Or anyone for that matter. Anyways, I scoffed at this product line ever since and didn't really think twice about trying it out again. Well, fast forward a few years later and Sephora sent me some free samples with a recent purchase. The first line in the Living Proof brand I tried was the gray bottles, (I forget what line it is exactly), but I tried out the Restore line and I must say I am HOOKED. My hair has never felt so soft and not to neglect mentioning it smells amazing. So, for any naysayers regarding LP like I once was, I recommend you give this line a whirl, if you have color treated/highlighted/dry hair like me it may be worth a shot. I know you can buy the smaller bottles at Ulta to try it out first before you go all in and buy the bigger ones. So, just thought I would share!!!! Living Proof Restore Shampoo
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And speaking of Sephora, I came across this amazing product many years ago from another purchase where I used my Beauty Insider rewards to get a sample of these self-tanning towelettes from Tarte. Even though summer is over doesn't mean your skin can't keep that glow year round! I love these towelettes because not only are they not "orangey" but they dry pretty quick compared to others I have tried and they don't give you spots when the color starts to fade. One wipe covers my face, neck, chest and some of my arms. They last about 5 or 6 days and like I mentioned, they don't make your skin look like you have horrible sun damage once it starts to fade, its very gradual and natural. Highly recommend!! Tarte Self-Tanning Towelettes
FIVE
I will never forget where I was and what I was doing the day the news broke that the first plane had struck U.S. soil. Just like my parents can still remember the day Kennedy was assassinated, this will always be a part of history that will forever be in the hearts and minds of everyone in this country on that tragic day in 2001. I turned on the TV and couldn't fathom what was going on. Campus was super quiet that day and everyone was just in utter shock and disbelief regarding the tragedy our nation had just endured. Of course later in the day, the rumors started flying about other cities that were being targeted next. I remember being worried after hearing there were even terrorist threats that were headed to NASA and the port of Houston, (both VERY close to my parents and family back home). Of course given the situation the nation was in a panic but the way New York recovered and this nation came back is something I will never forget as well. Nevertheless, I couldn't shake what those innocent victims had suffered during the attacks and the horrible heartbreak their families went through. Just the thought of that happening gave me nightmares. I will always remember 9/11 and am thankful to live in the U.S.A.
27 WEEKS!!!!
How far along? 27 weeks
Wedding rings on or off? On.... BUT soaking my hand in cold water some nights to get them off :(
Maternity clothes? Full force. But I have been able to get by sizing up in some clothes at target. Speaking of, I am loving their Liz Lange maternity yoga and workout pants. Super comfy & stretchy. Best moment this week: After suffering from MONTHS of heartburn, I FINALLY got prescribed Nexium and it has been a Godsend. I can finally go to bed at night without feeling like I'm having a heart attack!
Food cravings: Dips...... We went to Costco and found the BEST spinach dip and I can't get enough! It's by Santa Barbara Bay and may or may not come in a 2lb. tub but trust me.... you will still wish you bought two of them ;) Also I'm loving me some Ginger Ale and my neighbor makes the best zucchini bread so she has been keeping my belly very happy ;)
Anything making you queasy or sick: If I chug water I still get heartburn but besides that I'm pretty good! I can't eat anything fried or greasy either :/
Happy or Moody? HAPPY! The crib has arrived, we got the changing table ready and now I'm just waiting for the bedding to get here!!!
Doctor Appointments: I had my regular check-up with my OB and everything is looking great! Baby girl is weighing in at a whopping 2 lbs already and her measurements are looking great. Amniotic fluid levels are still looking normal as well, which is something I have been praying for this entire pregnancy given my history with my previous pregnancy with Tripp. I will be sharing my L&D story with Tripp one day on this blog I am sure, so stay tuned!
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