Thankful v8

 Lately I've been thankful...

[+] for warm afternoons spent with friends on dog-dates

[+] for post-bath pups who have crimped hair and are sweet smelling

[+] for new freckles and the start of tanned skin

[+] for stripes on baby bumps

[+] for celebratory dinners with family and being stuffed to the brim

[+] for dates with my husband especially when they include ultrasounds of the babe

[+] for learning how to be an outdoor dog

[+] for signs of spring in the form of green leaves and little buds

[+] for thunder and lightning in the evenings

[+] for shadow dogs who never leave your side

[+] for future best friends

[+] for maxis that feel like pajamas but make you appear dressed up

[+] for homemade pizzas on the smoker

[+] for birthday celebrations with your hubs

[+] for the anticipation of what the next year will bring

[+] for nursery room prints that take you back to being a kid

[+] for carpet and paint samples for someone's new room

[+] for a clean house and open windows

[+] for mornings spent at home with the time to make breakfast

[+] for ear plugs and face masks to make sleep come easier

[+] for weekends filled with celebration of moms

Feeling so thankful recently!

Five on Friday v5

Today I'm linking up with Christina from Carolina Charm for "Five on Friday" 

Check out the link up below.

[one] It's only two weeks and two days away until we find out the gender of the little babe growing in my belly and I can't believe how time is passing so quickly. It seemed like forever ago that we originally scheduled our anatomy scan and now the day is fast approaching. J and I both have our opinions about who this little one is going to be and we've gotten guesses from a handful of our friends too and as it stands right now, we're basically split equally for team pink and team blue. Anyone else want to take a guess?

[two] Spring weather has definitely made it's presence known the last week or so and even though the evenings still get quite cool, I'm happy the seasons are starting to change. We've been working in the yard prepping for the summer and I hope that our efforts will pay off. Last year the previous homeowners stopped taking care of the yard once the house went under contract so we were left scrambling trying to revive brown grass with basically no landscaping. We made some major improvements last year putting in lots of new shrubs and perennials as well as a flag stone patio so this year is already off to a better start. Now if only we can get the grass growing so we have a beautiful, lush lawn then we'll be all set!

[three] Believe it or not, there was nothing on my schedule on Tuesday related to school so a few of my favorite med ladies and I took the opportunity along with the gorgeous weather to spend some time outside being "normal people" for a day. We headed west, back towards where I grew up, and went for a hike at Red Rocks. In all the years I've lived here I've actually never hiked there which surprises me. I've been for concerts, it's where we did our engagement pictures and we've taken guests just to look around but I didn't realize there were such great trails throughout too. After our hike (where I only asked for a break for my growing belly once!) we headed into the little town of Morrison and enjoyed Mexican food on the rooftop patio of The Morrison Inn. It was a fabulous day indeed!

[four] J is taking his first business trip back to San Diego since we moved almost a year ago. He's going to be gone for a whole week and I'll definitely miss him like crazy. Thankfully my mom lives so close and has offered to feed me while he's away. Somehow medical school has made everyone think I can't cook anymore and I'll starve without him here but hey, I can't complain. We have a whole slew of meals lined up that J never wants to eat/make and I'm looking forward to spending some time with my momma in the evenings.

[five] I've started brainstorming nursery ideas for a little while now and I think J and I are officially on the same page. We both believe so strongly in education and want the baby's room to be a place that's not only fun but also a place we can teach numbers, sit down to read and enrich our first born's life as much as possible. We're still working on all the details but I'm envisioning a big map on the wall (possibly as the centerpiece behind the crib), shelves and shelves of books that little hands can reach, science themed art prints, an adorable numbers mobile or a big abacus on the wall and lots of bright colors.

Happy Friday!

[Target Tuesday] v3

It's that time of the week again!

Yes, it's Target Tuesday at Fabulous But Evil and I'm linking up for the third time.

Today I'm posting on comfy, yet fashionable, spring outfits. If you're a real life friend of mine (or even a bloggy friend) you probably know that I'm not one to dress up, do my hair, and wear heals every day of the week. I'm more comfortable and much happier in t-shirts and shorts with occasional dressing up for special reasons. So here are my favorite pieces that can be easily thrown on while still looking put together.

Mossimo Gaucho Pants in Quartz Grey

(These pants are on sale for $8 right now by the way!)

Mossimo Pocket Tee in Keepsake Aqua

Hailey Jeans Striped Sleeveless Top in Navy

Merona Crop Pant in Dark Indigo

Converse Monique Gathered Cardigan in Cocoa Motion

Mossimo Shirttail Pocket Tank in Blue Ocean