Weekending & Mothers Day

This past weekend was SUCH a good time. So much so that my mom stayed an extra night and I didn't have to say bye to her until 7 pm yesterday! We started off on Friday after work celebrating Cinco De Mayo a day late. My sister got into town right about dinner time. We had some celebratory drinks and chicken tacos that turned out so good. I always cook my chicken for tacos in the crock pot. It's so easy and smelled so good by the time I got home from work! My mom didn't get into town until late Friday night so dinner was just the hubs and my sister. 

On Saturday we all enjoyed a slow breakfast. I made my favorite buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake. I can't take credit for the recipe but I can express how delicious it is! There was plenty of food and coffee to go around until it was time to get ready and head out wedding dress shopping for my sister!! We started off at a bridal shop in Wilmington where Ginny found two dresses she liked but not enough to buy one right then. We took a break from dress shopping and had a mothers day lunch at The Pilot House on the Wilmington Waterfront. That is one of our favorite places to eat because you can sit outside overlooking the water. My mom and I had the shrimp and scallop scampi with a glass of white wine- oh my word. I can still taste it.. it was amazing. After another pit stop by World Market to get the most adorable flamingo dish towel we made our second stop to continue looking for a dress. After trying on just a few Ginny found HER DRESS! Y'all... I wish I could share a picture. It is absolutely stunning. She is going to be the most beautiful bride!! After the best day out shopping the fun continued at our house having dinner with my family and Justin's family. I made the comment that I was just so thankful we had our table filled to the max with family and good food. There is truly nothing better than that! All weekend long I was reminded  how fortunate and blessed I am to have such an amazing family (both sides!) and husband! Life is good.

On Sunday the fun continued with Mothers Day celebrations! We had another slow morning with banana bread and coffee. side note- I messed up the banana bread.. how is that possible? I need a new recipe!  Then, we headed to lunch at a local seafood restaurant in Calabash with Justin's whole side of the family. Everyone handed out mothers day gifts and chatted. After lunch, we all went to see my moms new house on the intracoastal waterway. She just closed on it- just in time for the summer! I cannot wait to make new memories in that house!!

Justin with his mom and brother

Mom's new house- can you spot Justin's mom and dad?

Five on Friday

Happy Friday! The end of the school year is approaching, testing is in full swing in first grade and this teacher is mentally exhausted. I have never been so happy to see a Friday. The fact I have my mom and sister coming to town tonight makes me all the more excited for the weekend! 

One. remember when I announced my sisters engagement on Monday? Well she is waisting no time getting the wedding planning started. This weekend we are going wedding dress shopping! I have no idea what type of dress my sister will choose. I can't wait to see her try on all different styles! We are combining a fun mothers day out in Wilmington and wedding dress shopping for Ginny. I can't wait to get our weekend started! Hurry up 4:00!

Two. I finally got around to getting Henson's collar personalized and LOVE how it turned out! He always ends up loosing or scratching his name tag beyond readability (the kind that dangles). I am so excited to not have to worry about loosing the tag anymore because now his name and our contact information is right on the collar! It's the little things right?

Three. It is mothers day weekend and this year I have two mothers to celebrate! These are two of the sweetest, most caring and giving people I know. My mom and mother in law are both worth celebrating today and everyday. Happy Mother's Day to these two! 

Four. I have been real into podcast these days. I love to listen when I'm getting ready in the mornings and driving. The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey is my go to as well as Newspring Church's (which if you are looking for sermons to listen to these are AMAZING!) I would like to find some new podcast to listen to though! Any other podcasters out there that have a suggestion?!

Five. There is no five this week- remember the exhausted part up top?! Have a great weekend friends!! 

Favorite Things

Lately there have been some things that I am just loving. It's funny how sometimes something as small as new soap can bring that extra bit of joy to your day. Maybe it's the spring or maybe (probably) I am late to the game finding out about these gems. Either way I have a little extra pep in my step this week because of each of these things! Here are my top 6 things I'm loving these days:


1. Piko dress- Since when did Piko start making dresses? I'm telling you I am probably way late to the game on this one. Talk about the easiest and most comfortable dress. It is my new go to outfit for sure. Pair this with the tusk necklace and you're good to go! 

2. The Husbands Secret- This is what I'm reading currently. If you are looking for a good beach read I recommend picking this book up! It's one of those that you can't put down.  Side note- since I just finished this book now I'm looking for another good read, any suggestions? Thinking about The Nest?

3. Meyers Soap- speaks for itself. It smells AMAZING, is affordable and brings happiness to my daily hand washing! I bought one bottle and had to go back to get more for each sink in our house. 

4. Labrador Tank top- "My Labrador Retriever is all I really care about ....any like maybe 3 people .... and wine." OMG yall- yes yes yes. I found this gem on Etsy and knew I just had to have it! Linking this one here.

5. Fun Necklaces- There have been so many fun necklaces coming out recently! I am loving the beads, tassels and tusk/horn trends I've been seeing. I don't normally buy a lot of fashion jewelry but I have gotten a new necklace or two. It's fun to spice up an otherwise plain outfit! 

6. Candle- I just found this new candle at TJ Maxx and it smells DIVINE. It's Serenity: Orchard and Jasmine.